Anchorage

About Anchorage

Anchorage is the meeting they’ll remember from the first moose to the final glacier. The city combines Alaska’s natural appeals with all the metropolitan amenities.
 
Let us at Visit Anchorage help you create a memorable experience. All major airlines fly into our international airport, ranked the 3rd largest cargo hub in the world. We have world renowned hotels and two convention centers. Our downtown is pedestrian friendly and we offer culture, history, glaciers wildlife, flightseeing microbreweries, golf hiking, biking, shopping with no sales tax and a vibrant and eclectic culinary scene. We have more than 700 member suppliers to connect you with all the products and services to make your Anchorage meeting an unforgettable success. All our meeting planner support services are complimentary – we are your Alaska connection.

TAXES

  • How much is the total cumulative hotel tax? 12%
  • How much is the F&B tax? Anchorage does not have a general sales tax, and there is no specific F&B tax.
  • How much is the average F&B gratuity? Tipping norms in Anchorage align with national standards: 15–20% at restaurants, with some establishments suggesting an 18% gratuity for large parties.

AIRPORT

  • How many miles from the airport to downtown? Approximately 6 miles, translating to a 10–15 minute drive.
  • Is there public transportation, such as a bus or subway available?
    Yes. The People Mover bus system operates connecting the airport to downtown Anchorage.
  • How much does the public transportation cost? A single ride is $2.00; a day pass is $5.00. 
  • What is the shuttle bus fare from the airport to downtown? Shuttle services are available, with fares starting at $22 per person 
  • What is the taxi fare from airport to downtown? $17.00 to $22.00, depending on traffic and time of day
  • How many daily flights into the airport? Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) handles a significant number of passenger flights daily, though exact figures can vary due to seasonal fluctuations. On average, the airport sees more than 100 passenger flights arriving and departing each day
  • Is the airport a hub for any carrier? Alaska Airlines
  • What are the major carriers serving airport? Alaska, Delta, United, American

HOTELS

  • Can you list hotels by rating?? 5 star , 4 star, 3 star? 
    4-Star Hotels:
    Hotel Captain Cook
    Marriott Anchorage Downtown
    Hilton Anchorage
    Sheraton Anchorage Hotel
    Alyeska Resort

CONVENTION CENTER

  • How many total gross square feet of exhibit space at Convention Center?
    Anchorage offers two convention centers. Dena’ina Center & Egan Center. The Dena’ina Center has and exhibit hall with 47,400 square feet of exhibit space.
  • How much of this exhibit space is contiguous? 47,400 square feet
  • How many total gross square feet of meeting space is available at the Convention center? 
    Dena’ina Center: 100,000 square feet
    Egan Center: 35,000 square feet
  • How many meeting rooms does the convention center have? 
    Dena’ina Center: 11 Meeting Rooms
    Egan Center: 22 Meeting Rooms
  • How big is the largest meeting room? 
    Dena’ina Center: 24,840 square feet
    Egan Center: 19,306 square feet
  • How many ballrooms does the convention center have?
    Dena’ina Center: One that can be divided into six sections
    Egan Center: One that can be divided into 3
  • How big is the largest meeting room? 
    Dena’ina Center: 24,840 square feet
    Egan Center: 19,306 square feet
  • When was the last renovation or expansion? Ongoing renovations
  • When is a future renovation/expansion scheduled? Ongoing
  • Is there free Wi-Fi at the convention center? Yes
  • Is there an exclusive in-house Electrical provider? Yes
  • Is there an exclusive in-house AV provider? Yes
  •  Is there an exclusive in-house decorator? No
  • Is there an exclusive in house caterer? Yes
  • Is the convention center a union property? No

OFF SITE VENUES

  • How many off site venues within walking distance can host up to 2,000 people? None
  • How many off site venues within a ten-minute bus transfer can host up to 2,000 people?
    None
  • How many restaurants are within walking distance of the convention center? 25
  • Can you list 3-5 local attractions and their whereabouts?
    • Anchorage Museum: Located downtown, offering exhibits on Alaskan history and art
    • Alaska Native Heritage Center: Situated northeast of downtown, showcasing indigenous cultures
    • Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center: 200-acre wildlife refuge located in Portage Valley
    • Tony Knowles Coastal Trail: One of the beautiful coastal trails in the nation; the trail gently winds along the coast eleven miles from downtown
    • 26 Glacier Cruise: South of Anchorage, easy day trip to explore glacier carved fjords while cruising on calm waters in Prince William Sound