Alaska’s leading DMC, Alaska Destination Specialists, creates inspired event concepts and bespoke group adventures from spectacular glacier hikes to dinners atop jaw-dropping mountains. In addition to achieving the industry’s most rigorous DMC criteria, they also offer:
They opened their doors in 1993 as the first DMC in Alaska. Plus, they are the state’s first SITE member and the first and only Crystal Award winner in Alaska.
Alaska Destination Specialists is both preemptive and proactive, with a detailed emergency plan in place for every event.
Alaska Destination Specialists is consistently rated top scores by clients in customer surveys.
They practice and implement sustainable businesses practices that leave a positive impact environmentally, socially and economically.
Alaska Destination Specialists is proud members of several industry organizations, including SITE (Alaska’s only member and only SITE Crystal Award Winner), ILEA, International Festivals & Events Association and Alaska Tourism Industry Association.
They have helmed multiple industry leadership roles, including on the Visit Anchorage Board of Directors (12 years), Alaska SeaLife Center Board of Directors (8 years), and EVA Foundation Board of Directors (5 years).
Fascinate the history lovers. Feed the foodies. Thrill the risk-takers. We defy one-size-fits-all and deliver custom experiences that excite everyone in the group.
Our clients say it best
“My experience with Alaska Destination Specialists compels me to acknowledge all the exceptional work your company performed during our recent meeting in Anchorage. I can’t remember the last time I witnessed such an extraordinary demonstration of teamwork between you, your vendors, and staff.”