Visitor Guide
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About Mat-Su CVB
What is the Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau?- Non-profit organization formed in 1986 to promote the Mat-Su visitor industry. Currently has a 10-member board of directors representing nearly 300 members, mostly small tourism business owners in the Mat-Su Borough. Staff: 4 year-round full-time employees, 6 seasonal, part-time employees.
Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau's Mission:
- The Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau markets the Mat-Su Valley as a visitor destination for the benefit of its members.
- The Mat-Su Convention & Visitors Bureau actively promotes the development and advocacy of the local tourism industry by creating awareness of visitor attractions, services and facilities.
Visitor Center Overview and Management
- The Mat-Su CVB is housed in the Mat-Su Visitors Center, at Mi. 35.5 Parks Hwy.
Funding Overview and History:
- In 1988, voters approved a 5 percent "bed" tax which became the basis for the Mat-Su CVB funding.
- Mat-Su Borough and the Mat-Su CVB agreed upon a "funding formula" in 1994 to allocate the Mat-Su CVB's share of bed tax revenue.
- The present formula calls for the Mat-Su CVB to receive 90 percent of all bed tax revenue received up to $350,000. For bed tax received above $350,000, the Mat-Su CVB receives 50 percent and the Mat-Su Borough receives 50 percent.
Click on Annual Report to view the latest accomplishments of the Mat-Su Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Helpful resources
So you're planning a trip to Alaska and need some help getting started. You've come to the right place! More Info
Maps and more
Find Alaska Highway maps and mileage chart for distances between destination points within the Mat-Su… More Info
Great outdoors
Discover more about boating, rafting, fishing, flightseeing and how to get into the backcountry of… More Info
Denali Flightseeing
Alaska's majestic scenery appears magnified from a Cessna window and the vantage point makes for good… More Info
glaciers
You can see a glacier just about anywhere in Alaska. But in the Mat-Su Valley, you can actually get out… More Info
Alaska Rafting
Uncover hidden jewels only accessible by boat. Hover in rapids through canyons, see glaciers calve fall… More Info
Dining in Mat-Su
Fine dining to cafes and everything in between. Don't be surprised if your portions are Alaska-sized.… More Info
Yahoo Mat-Su! Where Alaska comes to play
The Mat-Su Valley is your place for adventure. From flightseeing Mount McKinley to rafting the Matanuska River, excitement is right around every corner. Spectacular views abound, from mountains to glaciers to wildlife. Conveniently located 35 miles north of Anchorage, your Alaska experience begins when you get to the Mat-Su Valley. Spend a day exploring Hatcher Pass, test your luck fishing or take advantage of the bountiful hiking. The Mat-Su Valley - where Alaska comes to play!
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View our online vacancy report.
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Alaska adventure is everywhere in the Mat-Su Valley! Summer and winter you will find a wide variety...
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Three mountain ranges... 2,000 miles of trails... thousands of lakes... hundreds of miles of rivers...
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