ADP Monthly Membership Meeting:
THIS Wednesday, February 3rd

The agenda looks to be interesting with presentations from Melinda Freemon from Rural Cap about the proposed treatment center for chronic inebriates at the old Red Roof Inn on 6th Avenue, updates from Clean & Safe, our downtown winter dining promotion, and more!

Join us at the Alaska State Trooper Museum (245 West 5th Avenue) from 9:00am - 10:00am. As always, coffee and treats provided by Midnight Sun Cafe.

Tourism outlook and questions…

We all know the visitor industry experienced an unusually sparse tourist season in 2009. But what some of us may not know is that the U.S. Travel Association's marketing outlook forum is making some optimistic.

Anchorage Convention and Visitors Bureau announced they are selling summer business at a better pace than this time last year at their annual report to the community.

One of the big questions that remains is how much of an increase in independent travel the industry can muster to fill the gap left from some 100,000 fewer cruise ship travelers.

Read the full story here: http://bit.ly/9AOs3e

… and ATIA tourism marketing bills

From the Alaska Dispatch: In response to a dismal 2009 tourist season and in anticipation of further declines in 2010, the Alaska Travel Industry Association is urging lawmakers to support a corporate tax credit for contributions made to its marketing budget.

HB 167 and the companion bill SB 138 to create such a credit have drawn bipartisan support and are waiting for hearings in the Finance committees.

Read the full story here: http://bit.ly/dpSeqe

ADP Seeks Candidates for Board of Directors

Anchorage Downtown Partnership, Ltd. (ADP) is seeking members who are interested in running for a seat on the Board of Directors Board.

Directors are elected at the annual meeting of the membership in late March. Additionally, any appointed Director(s) shall stand for a vote of confirmation at the annual meeting.

Directors serve two-year terms. Board meetings occur on the 4th Thursday of every month.

Individuals interested in learning more about the criteria for board candidates should contact Chris Schutte at 279-5658 or cschutte@anchoragedowntown.org.