BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250818T193000Z DTEND:20250818T210000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:"Make it Monday" forum - Mid-year Tourism & Sales Update DESCRIPTION:ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED.\n\nPlease be sure to register for the Monday forum by 5 pm the Thursday prior.\n\n \n\n\nGet an inside look at the marketing and sales strategies driving travel to Anchorage this summer and throughout the year. In a year of uncertainty\, Visit Anchorage continues work to maximize the ROI from travel and tourism.\n\n\n\nWhy does this matter? While a third of the bed tax powers tourism marketing\, the rest funds municipal services and public facilities. Find out more about how this idea is structured and what may be in store for the future.\n\n\n\nYou'll also learn about some of the campaigns and projects running to draw travelers to Anchorage\, analyze early market indicators\, review performance and preview media efforts now and in the months ahead. \n\n\n\nPLUS\, a member presentation by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska.\n\n \n \nJulie Saupe\, President & CEO\n\n \n\nJulie Saupe has been with Visit Anchorage for the past 23 years\, the last 18 of those as President & CEO. Saupe was named one of Alaska's Top 40 Under 40 and serves on several local\, regional and national boards.\n\n \n\nSaupe feels fortunate to be part of an industry and organization that creates value and opportunity for Anchorage's residents while also providing amazing experiences for visitors from all over the world. \n\n \n\nSaupe has been in Alaska since 1975 and found "home" when she moved to Anchorage in 1990. The mountains\, parks and trails hold her heart along with the outdoor spirit of Anchorage residents. This time of year\, she and her husband Steve can usually be found getting a reindeer dog or an ice cream cone downtown.\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nDavid Kasser\, Sr. Vice President - Sales\n\n \n\nExperienced sales specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the leisure\, travel & tourism industry\, David Kasser has been an integral part of Visit Anchorage's leadership team for 20 years. \n\n \n\nAs Visit Anchorage's Sr. Vice President Sales\, David and his team lead two distinct efforts for the community: \n\n\n The first is focused on travel trade (tour operators and travel advisors\, including cruise and airline outreach)\n The second is to attract\, promote and then serve meetings and conferences in Anchorage. \n\n\nDavid approaches his responsibilities with innovation and humor and has been the recipient of many industry awards and honors. David is an avid sailor\, beekeeper and is frequently spotted walking his two Scottie dogs downtown or up in the Chugach.\n \n\n\nHave a specific question for the presenters?\n\n ASK IT HERE\n\n\n\n\n New to Monday Forum? What to expect\n Join our members-only Facebook group for updates\n Sign up for Monday forum emails\n Present at a Monday forum - Submit a proposal \n Sponsor free lunch door prizes\n Donate a door prize\n\n\n\n \nUPCOMING FORUMS\n\n\n\n\nAug 18"Make it Monday" forum - Mid-year Tourism & Sales Update\n\nAug 25"Make it Monday" forum - Opening Doors\, Together: United Way of Anchorage's Call to Action for Our City's Future\n\nSep 1No Monday Forum - Labor Day\n\nSep 8"Make it Monday" forum - ISER\n\nSep 15"Make it Monday" forum - ASD Back-to-School Update\n\nSep 22"Make it Monday" forum - Alaska Airlines\n\nSep 29"Make it Monday" forum - What AKEW Means for Anchorage Businesses and Organizations\n\nOct 6"Make it Monday" forum - The Nordic Vision for Anchorage\n\nOct 13"Make it Monday" forum - Covenant House Alaska\n\nOct 20"Make it Monday" forum - Ted Stevens Intl. Airport\n\n\n\n\n/**/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
ONLINE REGISTRATION HAS CLOSED.
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\nGet an inside look at the marketing and sales strategies driving travel to Anchorage this summer and throughout the year. In a year of uncertainty\, Visit Anchorage continues work to maximize the ROI from travel and tourism.
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\nWhy does this matter? While a third of the bed tax powers tourism marketing\, the rest funds municipal services and public facilities. Find out more about how this idea is structured and what may be in store for the future.
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\nYou'\;ll also learn about some of the campaigns and projects running to draw travelers to Anchorage\, analyze early market indicators\, review performance and preview media efforts now and in the months ahead. \;
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\nPLUS\, a member presentation by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska.
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Julie Saupe\, President &\; CEO
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Julie Saupe has been with Visit Anchorage for the past 23 years\, the last 18 of those as President &\; CEO. Saupe was named one of Alaska&rsquo\;s Top 40 Under 40 and serves on several local\, regional and national boards.
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Saupe feels fortunate to be part of an industry and organization that creates value and opportunity for Anchorage&rsquo\;s residents while also providing amazing experiences for visitors from all over the world. \;
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Saupe has been in Alaska since 1975 and found &ldquo\;home&rdquo\; when she moved to Anchorage in 1990. The mountains\, parks and trails hold her heart along with the outdoor spirit of Anchorage residents. This time of year\, she and her husband Steve can usually be found getting a reindeer dog or an ice cream cone downtown.
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\nDavid Kasser\, \;Sr. Vice President - Sales
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Experienced sales specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the leisure\, travel &\; tourism industry\, David Kasser has been an integral part of Visit Anchorage&rsquo\;s leadership team for 20 years. \;
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As Visit Anchorage&rsquo\;s Sr. Vice President &ndash\; Sales\, David and his team lead two distinct efforts for the community: \;
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David approaches his responsibilities with innovation and humor and has been the recipient of many industry awards and honors. David is an avid sailor\, beekeeper and is frequently spotted walking his two Scottie dogs downtown or up in the Chugach.
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UPCOMING FORUMS
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Aug 18"\;Make it Monday"\; forum - Mid-year Tourism &\; Sales Update
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Aug 25"\;Make it Monday"\; forum - Opening Doors\, Together: United Way of Anchorage'\;s Call to Action for Our City'\;s Future
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Sep 1No Monday Forum - Labor Day
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Sep 8"\;Make it Monday"\; forum - ISER
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Sep 15"\;Make it Monday"\; forum - ASD Back-to-School Update
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Sep 22"\;Make it Monday"\; forum - Alaska Airlines
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Sep 29"\;Make it Monday"\; forum - What AKEW Means for Anchorage Businesses and Organizations
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Oct 6"\;Make it Monday"\; forum - The Nordic Vision for Anchorage
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Oct 13"\;Make it Monday"\; forum - Covenant House Alaska
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Oct 20"\;Make it Monday"\; forum - Ted Stevens Intl. Airport
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\n LOCATION:Dena'ina Center\, 2nd floor UID:e.1417.14537 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260525T145751Z URL:https://business.anchoragechamber.org/events/details/make-it-monday-forum-mid-year-tourism-sales-update-14537 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR