Startup Weekend - Alaska Tourism September 2025

The Alaska Tourism market is a $5.6 billion market and we are inviting you to carve a slice for yourself.

Come join us at Startup Weekend - Tourism, a 54 hour business plan competition where you will have the opportunity to meet like minded individuals, dream big ideas, prototype businesses, and pitch to Alaska biggest tourism investors. All you have to bring is your enthusiasm and Alaskan Can-Do attitude. If you already run a tourism business, this is an opportunity to rapidly test out new ideas in a safe environment. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No prior business or tourism experience necessary. You will be given the tools and the methodology to create Alaska's next biggest tour company.

This event is hosted at the Boardroom Depot on September 5th 530 PM to September 7th 9 PM. Price of admission is only $75 and includes meals. The experience is invaluable. Volunteers & Spectators are welcome to sign up.

• Visit Anchorage
• Alaska Travel Industry Association
• Anchorage Economic Development Corporation
• Anchorage Community Development Authority
• AKV3
• SBDC
• Commonwealth North

Startup Weekend has been happening at least once annually in Anchorage in 2012. It has kickstarted many entrepreneurs in our community. We believe that the tourism demand and opportunity is so great that it was time to focus in on a promising sector to grow the Alaska economy. We welcome you to explore, create, and create in this space.

Connect with other creators

Startup Weekend - Alaska Tourism is a great place to connect with passionate people driven to build something new. There is no better place to meet new friends, colleagues, mentors, cofounders, and investors.

Start something great

Knowing you’re not alone can make all the difference. Startup Weekend - Alaska Tourism provides participants many opportunities to engage and connect with like-minded individuals — and truly start something amazing.

Learn from the best

Learn what it really takes to innovate, disrupt, and start a company from people who’ve been there. Startup Weekend features deep experiential learning guided by experienced tourism entrepreneurs & experts.

Improve your knowledge

Sometimes you really need more skills and knowledge to go to the next level. Startup Weekend also goes deep on specific topics or skill sets. Just what you need to progress quickly.

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