Tag: Hospitality & Tourism

Alaska is expected to see record numbers of visitors this year, which means more potential jobs in the tourism industry.

Josh Howes, president of Premier Alaska Tours, joined Daybreak to talk about jobs in the industry.

From cooks and servers, to motor coach drivers and vehicle maintenance workers, pay can range anywhere from $15 to $50 per hour, according to Alaska Process Industry Career Consortium.

Howes said his career started with a seasonal summer job. To be successful in the field, you have to be a people person, he said.

“If you have those people skills, it’s a great, great fit for you. It’s very, very fun,” Howes said. “You can take those people skills and apply them to any other industry, any other relationship in your life, whether it’s working in customer service, helping folks get through a challenging moment or, you know, making sure they’re having a great, great time and having a trip of a lifetime.”

Companies hiring:

Alaska Railroad

Aramark

NANA Corp

For more information on jobs in different industries in Alaska, visit the Alaska Process Industry Career Consortium website.

Source: Workforce Wednesday: Travel and Tourism | KTVA Anchorage CBS 11

A career in the food service and hospitality industry is perfect for those with a friendly personality that also enjoys serving others.  Last year, the sector provided more than 17,000 jobs in Anchorage alone. State-wide, that number was nearly 35,0000.

The Alaska Travel Industry Association predicts tourism will grow up to 3% this year. That means job growth, especially in this particular industry.

Wednesday, Jana Lage with the Alaska Process Industry Career Consortium and Executive Chef, Tim Farley, joined Daybreak to talk about  growth in the industry and how to get your foot in the door.

“I was determined,” Farley said. “Food is art and it’s about paying attention to the details of the plates of food that go out and that’s how flavors are composed.”

Salary ranges from $10 to $12 per hour, entry level and up to $90,000 per year for general managers.

Companies hiring right now include:

• Nana Development Corporation
• Holland America Line and Princess Cruises
• Glacier Bay
• Arctic Catering and Support Services

For more information visit the APICC website or contact its Outreach Coordinator, Martha Peck.

Source: Workforce Wednesday: Food service and hospitality careers in Alaska | KTVA Anchorage CBS 11

Many sectors of Alaska’s economy are bracing for a downturn as oil prices drop and lawmakers try to solve a $3.5 billion budget deficit. But Anchorage’s tourism industry may have less to worry about.

That was the main message delivered by Julie Saupe, the CEO of Visit Anchorage, at a luncheon hosted by the city’s nonprofit marketing organization on Thursday to deliver its annual report.

“Tourism is on the rise … we are anticipating a good year,” Saupe said.

The Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development projects the leisure and hospitality sector in Alaska — which includes hotels, restaurants and bars — to grow by 300 jobs this year, with about 200 of those in Anchorage.

That’s on top of 700 jobs added in the sector across the state last year. Read the full article here.

Source: Alaska Dispatch News