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The Wildbirch Hotel Now Open in Downtown Anchorage

The highly anticipated Wildbirch Hotel is now open in the heart of Anchorage's Mushing District, offering a truly unique experience as the city's first lifestyle boutique property and newest hotel lodging option in 20 years. With 252 modern and design-forward rooms, this locally owned lifestyle hotel - the first JdV by Hyatt property in Alaska - anchors the burgeoning West Fourth Avenue corridor, a hub for shopping, dining, historic and cultural experiences. Designed to serve as both a community gathering space and a basecamp for tourists seeking Alaska adventure on every level, The Wildbirch Hotel is a destination itself.

Introducing The New Eleven Winterlake Lodge

The latest addition to Eleven's global collection of lodges, Eleven Winterlake Lodge is the ultimate destination for unforgettable adventure experiences and exquisite scenery The legendary historic lodge includes just six lakeside cabins that sit at the threshold of epic Alaskan adventures Now welcoming guests from 1 June - 30 September 2023 for the summer season, then for the ultimate, bucket-list heli-ski experience in 2024 DISCOVER THE EXQUISITE WILDERNESS OF ALASKA Located on the shores of Finger Lake, 198 miles northwest of Anchorage, Eleven Winterlake Lodge sits on one million acres of heli-accessible wilderness, offering panoramic views of the highest peak in North America, Mount Denali. Set between the Alaska Range and Tordrillo Mountains, this exquisite and untouched corner of Alaska offers unrivalled access to this off-the-beaten track destination. With just six lakeside cabins, this lodge is accessible only by float plane in the summer and ski-plane in the winter, making it the ultimate destination for a completely secluded hinterland experience. A year-round destination, boasting dramatic scenery whatever the season, it provides the perfect playground for adventure lovers of all ages. Guests will have the chance to totally immerse themselves within the Alaskan wilderness, whilst staying in a lodge that pays homage to the native heritage that defines the ancient land.

Liz Johnson has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Salmon Falls Resort and Edgewater Inn Restaurant & Marina

Liz Johnson has been appointed Director of Sales & Marketing for Salmon Falls Resort, an intimate full-service waterfront resort in Ketchikan, Alaska, and its sister property Edgewater Inn Restaurant & Marina. In her new role, Johnson will be responsible for leading a revenue-driven sales team and overseeing both resorts' advertising, public relations, social media and branding initiatives.

Emily Renn has been appointed as Area Director of Sales at Embassy Suites by Hilton – Anchorage

Emily Renn, area director of sales, Embassy Suites by Hilton - Anchorage, Home2 Suites by Hilton - Anchorage/Midtown and TownePlace Suites by Marriott - Anchorage. Over her 23-year hospitality career, Renn has executed group sales in advance of the Super Bowl, Ryder Cup, NCAA Men's Final Four and LPGA Tour events. Prior to joining Stonebridge Companies, Renn was dual director of sales for the Hilton Garden Inn and Holiday Inn Express in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.

Grand Opening: McKinley Chalet Resort in Denali, Alaska

Holland America Line held a grand opening ceremony for its new luxury guest accommodations at McKinley Chalet Resort Friday, June 14. Officially dedicating the new Ridge View building that opened for the 2019 Alaska cruise season, the ribbon-cutting celebration was attended by Arnold Donald, Carnival Corporation and plc president and CEO; Stein Kruse, chief executive officer of Holland America Group and Carnival UK; Orlando Ashford, president of Holland America Line; Charlie Ball; executive vice president, land operations and customer service for Holland America Group, and several other staff members, business partners and community members. Also attending were representatives from Alaska State Senators Lisa Murkowski's and Dan Sullivan's offices and Denali Borough Mayor Clay Walker.