Letters from the MAYORS

The Fairbanks North Star Borough appreciates the outstanding efforts Explore Fairbanks diligently provides for our community. Explore Fairbanks is recognized throughout the local area and the State of Alaska as being champions for the tourism industry and the reasons are evident; innovative marketing strategies, creative programs, strategic partnerships and a strong vision are clearly communicated and acted upon to grow our community. Explore Fairbanks puts our community first, and the tourists get to see that firsthand. Thank you, Explore Fairbanks, for all your contributions and loyalty to our Fairbanks North Star Borough!

Bryce J. Ward, Mayor Fairbanks North Star Borough

Explore Fairbanks is an integral part of the Fairbanks economy let alone the tourism industry. With a full recovery of post pandemic tourism coming to Alaska, Explore Fairbanks, again, leads the way in bringing visitors, guests, events and symposiums to Fairbanks. The dedicated staff and directors of Explore Fairbanks continue to advertise Fairbanks and its many attractions. Of all the organizations of Interior Alaska, Explore Fairbanks is certainly the champion of the marketing of our wonderful town. As an organization, Explore Fairbanks is the exceptional medium where all local tourism businesses can congregate with one voice to advance the marketing of Fairbanks in the correct directions. Explore Fairbanks is recognized throughout the world travel industry for its exceptional standards, attention to detail and care for guests when they host events.

David Pruhs, Mayor City of Fairbanks

I am delighted to share with all Alaska-bound travelers in this marketplace the genuine level of expertise that Explore Fairbanks has always brought, and will continue to bring, to the promotion of our City of North Pole. Our City certainly values the partnership with Explore Fairbanks that attracts so many visitors to our area. By identifying the plethora of attractions, tour operators and travel agents that cater to the fulfillment of so many tourists’ “dream vacations” by use of robust media, we see an upward expansion of year-round activity that shows we should surely surpass activity levels of the recent past. Excellent job, Explore Fairbanks!

Michael Welch, Mayor City of North Pole