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Kenai Peninsula Economic Development District
Industry Outlook Forum
January 9, 2019
Photo: State of Alaska/Michael DeYoung
Advocacy = Strong investment in statewide destination marketing & infrastructure supporting a healthy tourism economy
676 members
24-member boardPhoto: Laurie Booyse, ATIA Team Member at Exit Glacier
ATIA member programs & benefits
Adventure Green Alaska
• Sustainable Practices
• Marketing Benefits
ATIA Foundation
Scholarships
Professional Development
Education
• Family Assistance Foundation
• Professional Learning Series
Convention
• Rotating Schedule
• Networking
• B to B connections
Promoting Alaska as the premier tourism destination
www.travelalaska.com
Official State Vacation Planner
Cooperative marketing opportunities
Social media
Public relations
New in 2018 – launch of a social media presence in China
Where do we rank?
Destination Marketing Moves the Needle
Summer Visitor Volume Trends
Visitor Spending
Sector Region
Tourism Works for Alaska
Jobs Forecasts for 2019
▪*Tourism jobs increase
▪*Accommodations employment +
▪*Bars and restaurants more conservative
Photo: State of Alaska/Michael DeYoung
Winter is Wonderful!
What’s Next
Photo: State of Alaska/Michael DeYoung
Thank you Kenai Peninsula!