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Business Development

 Dru Garson
 Tourism Business Development
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Video: Operating a Bed & Breakfast in Alaska

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Video: Navigating Tourism Business Opportunities With The Alaska Cruise Industry

 
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  grey arrow Introduction - Governor Sarah Palin
  grey arrow Introduction - John Binkley, President Alaska Cruise Association
  grey arrow Kirby Day - Director of Shore Operations Alaska Region, Princess Cruises and Tours
  grey arrow Larry Johansen - Director of Southeast Operations, Cruise West
  grey arrow Linda Huston - Director of Southeast Alaska and Yukon, Holland America and Gray Line of Alaska
  grey arrow Maggie Kelly - Director of Alaska Operations, Royal Celebrity Tours
  grey arrow Joe Ordonez - Owner, Rainbow Glacier Adventures, Haines
  grey arrow Chris Maynard - Owner, Glacier Jet Alaska, Anchorage
  grey arrow Marilyn Usibelli - Owner, Black Diamond, Denali
     
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Tools for Small Business Development in Alaska

Establishing a Business in Alaska, 2006
Department of Community and Business Development, Small Business Development
Alaska Community Database Online
Alaska State Chamber of Commerce and links to local chambers of commerce

Tools for Tourism Business Development in Alaska

A Small Business Resource Guide to Ecotourism
Terminology for the Tourism Industry in Alaska
Tourism Funding Handbook

State and Regional Marketing Organizations

Newcomers to the tourism industry should investigate membership in state, regional, and local marketing organizations and tourism and hospitality industry associations to take advantage of member programs, services, research and cooperative marketing programs. For more information, see the following web sites:

Community Visitors Bureaus and Chambers of Commerce and Regional Marketing Organizations
Alaska Wilderness Recreation Tourism Association
AWRTA is a membership-driven trade association formed to be a collective voice for wilderness-dependent businesses. We advocate for the sustainability of Alaska's natural and cultural resources, responsible tourism and tourism planning for communities.

Business Development Presentations

Marketing/Promotion from Speeches/Presentations Page

Additional Resources for Tourism Business Development

Some of the information below may be of interest to those developing a tourism business. While the information is not specific to business development in Alaska, we have collected this information for reference and much of it is applicable and useful for tourism business development anywhere.

Yukon Tourism Business Fact Sheets
The Yukon Tourism Business Facts Sheets are designed to give you, the entrepreneur, basic information to help turn your ideas into a successful business. The fact sheets deal with important issues, choices and decisions you may face along the way.
Establishing a Birding-Related Business
by David Scott and Ashley Callahan
Birdwatching is the fastest growing outdoor recreation activity in the U.S. This guide is for persons planning a business that caters to birdwatchers. It is based on research in Texas and across the country, and includes statistics that can help in reaching target markets, developing the product, setting prices, and promoting the business. (20 pp., 11 color photos, 6 charts, 4 tables) To order a printed version click here.