March 25-27, 2025
Fairbanks, Alaska

Join us in Fairbanks, Alaska March 25-27, 2025


An exciting 3-days of learning, networking, and business building with top level tourism and cultural professionals from across the U.S.!

Join us in Fairbanks, Alaska March 25-27, 2025

March 23 - Special Night of Aurora Viewing offered to Delegates! Cost is $40 (Pay at Aurora Pointe) Transportation is provided. Make reservations before March 18 at: [email protected]

Gunalchéesh!

Thank you!

We are grateful for all of our sponsors and partners.
This event would not be possible without their support. 

 Delegates & Interested Persons

CulturalHost Training Certificate of Completion will be offered March 27, 11a-3:30p at the Fairbanks Westmark.  Participants will interact, learn and share information on the culture of the main Alaska Native Groups.  $50 (lunch included) Please click on the registration button below.
Train the Trainer Class Certification will be offered March 28, 9a – 5p at the Fairbanks Westmark in the Harper Room.  Lunch will be included.  Cost is $50.  To receive the Train the Trainer certification, you are required to take the CulturalHost training prior on 3/27, and you must be native.  The cost of Train the Trainer is $50 and CulturalHost is $50.  CulturalHost is scheduled on Mar. 27, 11am-3:30p.  You can click on the registration button below to register online.  Sponsored by the Alaska Travel Industry Association.  Jaime Bricker is the instructor.

HOST CONFERENCE LOCATION and HOST HOTEL:                                                                                                   

Westmark Hotel & Conference Center  813 Noble Street, Fairbanks, Alaska   

Room Rate: $109 plus tax ▪ A  rate of $20.00 will be charged for each additional person greater than two persons per room ▪ Standard Check-In: 3:00 p.m. ▪ Standard Check-Out: 11:00 a.m. ▪ The conference rate is valid 2 nights prior to the conference  and 2 nights after, subject to availability.  To extend your stay more than the standard 2 nights to 3-4 nights either pre or post conference, the Hotel may extend the rate, based on availability, but you will need to: 1) make your reservations online (use the HCTC25 code) and 2) then email: John at [email protected] and mention you have made your reservations for the HCTC conference and would like the 1-2 additional nights beyond the standard 2-days adjusted to the conference rate. ▪ 24-hour notice is required for all cancellations.  Guests will be required to provide a credit or debit card, not a prepaid card, upon arrival that will be authorized for a $100 security deposit. The funds will be held, but not charged unless there are damages to the room. The authorization will be released within 7 – 10 business days by the financial institution after check-out.  Reserve online at:   www.westmarkhotels.com using Group Code: HCTC25 (Case Sensitive)   Reserve Prior to 2/25/25

Alaska Airlines

Reserve online at : www.alaskaair.com and use the code “ECMK959” to get a reduced rate.

Airport Transportation  HCTC will be working to provide a Charter Company for pick up from the Airport to transport to Westmark Hotel and depart back during March 24-28.  Please check back for more information.

Alaska Auto Rental    Get a Discount!

Reservations can be made over the phone or email and reference the code “Heritage” for 10% discount when making the reservation.  (907) 457-7368 or [email protected]

Avis Alaska Car Rental    Get a Discount!

Reserve online at:  avisalaska.com and use the code “EXPFAI” 

Alaska 4 x 4 Car Rental  Get a Discount!

30% off these car classes: Ecosport SUVs, Full-size SUVs and Premium SUVs, based on availability.  Reservations can be made at alaska4x4rentals.com or (907) 987-0555.  Please mention the discount code “HCTC30”

Extend this work trip and arrive early and stay after! If you haven’t been to Alaska’s Golden Heart City, there’s all kinds of activities to explore and adventure galore!  If you have been to Fairbanks, welcome back to enjoy this fine Alaskan city! The hotel rate is valid standard 2 nights prior and 2 nights after!  You can extend (see above under Westmark Hotel for details)!  Explore Fairbanks and Welcome!

 

Bus Service for Monday 3/24 From the Airport:
Flight Arrival Times for Bus Pickup (The bus will be outside parked in its designated area): 11:00am, 2:53pm, 5:43pm, 7:59pm
 
From Baggage claim, walk through the exterior doors, turn left, and the coach will be parked along the curb in a small parking lot.  See attached photo.
 
The coaches are all named after mountain peaks/mountain ranges and the names are in large red letters on the front and back of the coach, and in black letters on the side by the door (where one would enter to get into the coach). The company is Premier Alaska Tours.
 
Bus Service for Friday 3/28 To the Airport 
Pick up will be 2 1/2 hours before flight departure.  Your flight is one of these departing times and will pick up at the Front Main Entrance.
Pickup at Hotel:  4:30am (for 7:00am Flight), 6:00am (for 8:34a Flight), 7:30am (for 9:58am Flight).
 
 
 

March 23 - Special Night of Aurora Viewing offered to Delegates! Cost is $40 (Pay at Aurora Pointe) Transportation is provided. Make reservations before March 18 at: [email protected]

Heritage & Cultural Tourism Conference c/o Sitka Tribal Enterprises 204 Siginaka Way, Sitka, AK 99835 (907) 747-7290 [email protected]