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:20250503T230000Z DTEND:20250504T020000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Visit Sitka Summer Expo 2025 DESCRIPTION:Visit Sitka is hosting the 2025 Visit Sitka Summer Expo on Saturday\, May 3rd from 3:00 PM - 6:00PM at the Southeast Resort Banquet Room (formerly Westmark Sitka Hotel).\n\nSitka's visitors rely on the knowledge and recommendations of our frontline workers from hotel staff and tour guides to restaurant servers and shopkeepers. The Visit Sitka Summer Expo is your chance to explore all that Sitka has to offer\, so you can confidently share insider tips with guests and help create unforgettable experiences.\n\nThis trade show-style event brings together local businesses\, tour operators\, and visitor attractions under one roof\, giving you the opportunity to meet exhibitors\, learn about their offerings\, and even take advantage of special deals.\n\nJoin us and meet this years' vendors:\n\n\n AC Lakeside\n American Legion Post 13\n Alaska Storytellers\n Allen Marine Tours / Alaskan Dream Cruises\n Bayside Taxi\, Tours\, & Airport Shuttle\n Bumble Expeditions' Misfit Island Cafe\n Fate Accompli Gallery\, Gifts\, & Apparel\n Fortress of the Bear\n Peril Sky with RJ Miller\n SEAK Adventure\n Shee Atik Inc.\n Sheet'k Treetop Adventures\n Sitka Jet Ski Rentals\n Sitka Wonders\n Tongass Treks\n Weed Dudes / Green Glass\n\n\n \n\nFor Businesses\n\nAre you looking for a powerful way to connect with the people who directly influence visitor experiences in Sitka? The Visit Sitka Summer Expo is your opportunity to get in front of the frontline workers who interact with travelers every day hotel staff\, tour guides\, restaurant servers\, and retail employees. These are the people recommending where to eat\, what to do\, and which tours to take. Make sure they know why your business should be at the top of their list!\n\n\n\nBy securing a free booth at the Expo\, you can: \n\n\n Increase Your Reach Educate the people who guide visitors' choices and turn them into ambassadors for your brand.\n Boost Bookings & Sales When frontline workers are familiar with your business\, they can confidently recommend it to guests.\n Make Key Connections Network with other tourism professionals\, share ideas\, and collaborate to create an even stronger visitor experience in Sitka.\n\n\n \n\nAbout Your Booth\n\nEach exhibitor booth includes an 8-foot table\, two chairs\, and plenty of space to showcase your offerings. Booths are available exclusively to Visit Sitka partners\, and space is limited so don't miss out!\n\nExhibitors are encouraged to decorate their booths with promotional materials\, signage\, and displays that showcase their business and attract attendees. If your booth requires electricity\, please let us know in advance so we can place your booth near an outlet.\n\n \n\nFor Community Members\n\nAre you a staff member at a shop\, restaurant\, hotel\, lodge\, tour company\, or transportation service in Sitka? Do you interact with visitors and want to provide them with the best experience possible? The Visit Sitka Summer Expo is tailored for you!\n\n\n\nThis trade show-style event offers: \n\n\n Interactive Booths: Engage with exhibitors representing tours\, activities\, and attractions in Sitka.\n Networking Sessions: Participate in discussions and share best practices with peers.\n Refreshments: Enjoy complimentary snacks and beverages while you explore the Expo.\n\n\nHelp Your Staff Become Sitka Experts!\n\nEven if you're not hosting a booth\, the Visit Sitka Summer Expo is a great opportunity for your team to gain valuable local knowledge. Especially for downtown businesses and those in the visitor industry\, this event helps frontline staff learn about Sitka's tours\, attractions\, and services so they can confidently answer visitor questions and make stronger recommendations.\n\nGive them the time to attend! Consider sending your team during their shift or adjusting schedules so they can participate. The more informed they are\, the better they can represent your business and our community.\n\nWhy send your staff?\n\n\n They'll gain firsthand knowledge of Sitka's visitor experiences.\n They'll build confidence in making recommendations to guests.\n They'll connect with other frontline workers and business owners.\n It's a quick\, fun\, and interactive way to improve customer service! X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:
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Visit Sitka is hosting the 2025 Visit Sitka Summer Expo on Saturday\, May 3rd from 3:00 PM - 6:00PM at the Southeast Resort Banquet Room (formerly Westmark Sitka Hotel).

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Sitka&rsquo\;s visitors rely on the knowledge and recommendations of our frontline workers&mdash\;from hotel staff and tour guides to restaurant servers and shopkeepers. The Visit Sitka Summer Expo is your chance to explore all that Sitka has to offer\, so you can confidently share insider tips with guests and help create unforgettable experiences.
\nThis trade show-style event brings together local businesses\, tour operators\, and visitor attractions under one roof\, giving you the opportunity to meet exhibitors\, learn about their offerings\, and even take advantage of special deals.
\nJoin us and meet this years'\; vendors:
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For Businesses

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Are you looking for a powerful way to connect with the people who directly influence visitor experiences in Sitka? The Visit Sitka Summer Expo is your opportunity to get in front of the frontline workers who interact with travelers every day&mdash\;hotel staff\, tour guides\, restaurant servers\, and retail employees. These are the people recommending where to eat\, what to do\, and which tours to take. Make sure they know why your business should be at the top of their list!
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\nBy securing a free booth at the Expo\, you can: ​\;

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About Your Booth

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Each exhibitor booth includes an 8-foot table\, two chairs\, and plenty of space to showcase your offerings. Booths are available exclusively to Visit Sitka partners\, and space is limited&mdash\;so don&rsquo\;t miss out!
\nExhibitors are encouraged to decorate their booths with promotional materials\, signage\, and displays that showcase their business and attract attendees. If your booth requires electricity\, please let us know in advance so we can place your booth near an outlet.
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For Community Members

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Are you a staff member at a shop\, restaurant\, hotel\, lodge\, tour company\, or transportation service in Sitka? Do you interact with visitors and want to provide them with the best experience possible? The Visit Sitka Summer Expo is tailored for you!
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\nThis trade show-style event offers:

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Help Your Staff Become Sitka Experts!

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Even if you&rsquo\;re not hosting a booth\, the Visit Sitka Summer Expo is a great opportunity for your team to gain valuable local knowledge. Especially for downtown businesses and those in the visitor industry\, this event helps frontline staff learn about Sitka&rsquo\;s tours\, attractions\, and services&mdash\;so they can confidently answer visitor questions and make stronger recommendations.
\nGive them the time to attend! Consider sending your team during their shift or adjusting schedules so they can participate. The more informed they are\, the better they can represent your business and our community.

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Why send your staff?

\n\n\n LOCATION:Southeast Resort Banquet Room (formerly Westmark Sitka Hotel) 330 Seward St. Sitka\, AK 99835 UID:e.1598.4335 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260513T060224Z URL:https://business.sitkachamber.com/events/details/visit-sitka-summer-expo-2025-4335 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR