Presenting Sponsor
SSA Marine operates a diverse portfolio of cruise terminals and related services including stevedoring, tours, transportation, agency, retail, security, and waste management in North America. They serve over 25 million cruise passengers annually at more than 24 locations across North America, working with port authorities and cruise lines to ensure the safety and efficiency of operations for visiting guests. SSA Marine has a track record of meeting strategic growth objectives and maintaining strong, mature relationships with the industry. Ensuring their commitment to partners and the communities they operate within remains a top priority for the organization.
Local Host
Visit Anchorage is the official tourism bureau and destination marketing organization for Alaska’s largest city. Anchorage combines wild Alaska beauty, convenient urban comforts, mesmerizing outdoor spaces, and captivating arts and culture – the best of Alaska, all in one place.
Diamond Sponsors
Since 1923, the Alaska Railroad has connected many of Alaska’s most popular destinations: Anchorage, Seward, Talkeetna, Fairbanks, and of course Denali National Park – home to Denali, the tallest peak in North America. Our tracks span 500 miles/800 kilometers across this great land, traveling along dramatic coastlines, pristine river valleys, expansive alpine forests, and traversing the Chugach mountains and Alaska Range.
The Alaska Railroad offers year-round passenger rail transportation with Adventure Class and premium GoldStar service. More than a half million passengers ride Alaska Railroad trains each year. The summer season is mid-May to mid-September and includes daily service on most routes. The winter season is mid-September to mid-May, and includes weekend and some midweek service. The Alaska Railroad offers rail transportation and rail travel packages, with the option to create a personalized rail excursion, complete with lodging, tours, and activities. The Alaska Railroad also offers a flagstop service, the last of its kind in the United States.
Platinum Sponsors
The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute (ASMI) is a public–private partnership dedicated to promoting wild, sustainable Alaska seafood around the world. ASMI works on behalf of Alaska’s fishermen and seafood industry to build global demand, educate consumers, and strengthen markets through marketing, research, and industry collaboration. Its mission is to support a thriving seafood industry while highlighting Alaska’s world-class fisheries management and pristine marine environment. Through strategic partnerships with Alaska’s tourism industry, ASMI connects visitors to the people, places, and stories behind wild Alaska seafood, enhancing the travel experience while celebrating fishing communities, coastal heritage, and the state’s iconic food culture.
Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the privately-owned MSC Cruises is the world’s third largest cruise line and the market leader in Europe with a strong and growing presence in North America. A global cruise brand with 23 modern ships offering cruises across five continents, guests can visit more than 100 countries worldwide with more than 300 destinations, making unforgettable memories and enjoying the finest hospitality.
Gold Sponsors
The Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA) is a public corporation of the State of Alaska committed to advancing economic growth and diversification across the state. Established to promote sustainable development, AIDEA provides innovative financing tools, infrastructure investment, and strategic partnerships that empower businesses and communities. Our mission is to create long-term economic opportunities for Alaskans by supporting projects that strengthen key industries such as energy, transportation, tourism, and natural resources.
Through programs like loan participation, project development, and public-private partnerships, AIDEA helps reduce barriers to investment and fosters a competitive business environment. We work closely with stakeholders to deliver projects that generate jobs, enhance economic resilience, and improve quality of life for residents. From supporting rural energy initiatives to enabling large-scale industrial developments, AIDEA plays a vital role in shaping Alaska’s future while maintaining a strong commitment to environmental stewardship and community well-being.
With decades of experience and a proven track record, AIDEA continues to be a trusted partner in building a vibrant and sustainable economy for generations to come.
Culture-driven and community-centric, Huna Totem Corporation (HTC) is a 50-year-old Alaska Native Corporation with businesses across tourism and product development, as well as government contracting. Since opening its first Native-owned tourism destination, Icy Strait Point, in 2004, it has welcomed more than 4.5 million cruise travelers. HTC continues to lead in sustainable and culturally rich tourism with the opening of newer Alaska cruise destinations, Klawock Island and Chugach Glacier Gateway, as well as a day cruise operation, Portage Glacier Cruises. These businesses deliver authentic experiences to travelers and economic empowerment and cultural pride to the community's people.
Formed under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971 (ANCSA), HTC represents more than 1,850 Alaska Native shareholders with Indigenous ties to Glacier Bay and the community of Hoonah, Alaska. The corporation is the single largest employer in the community of Hoonah. To learn more and stay connected, visit www.hunatotem.com.
The Pacific Pilotage Authority (PPA) is a Canadian federal Crown corporation responsible for delivering safe, reliable, and efficient marine pilotage services in the coastal waters of British Columbia, including the Fraser River. By ensuring that licensed marine pilots guide large vessels through some of Canada’s most complex waterways, the PPA plays a critical role in protecting marine safety, the environment, and coastal communities while supporting the efficient movement of goods and passengers on the West Coast.
The Port of Seattle is a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. Its facilities include one of the largest airports, container terminals, and cruise homeports on the West Coast. The Port maximizes the public assets in its portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Its mission is to promote economic opportunity and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable and environmentally responsible manner. In 2026, Seattle will welcome over two million cruise passengers on 330 sailings.
Premier Alaska Tours is an Alaskan owned and operated receptive tour and ship turnaround company since 1995. We own a fleet of over 100 deluxe new model Prevost motor coaches and 4 bilevel deluxe rail cars which allows us to provide superior service and value throughout Alaska and the Yukon. We manage all aspects of client provide pre/post land programs, allowing seamless travel for your guests. Land tours allow Cruise guests to extend and explore more local destinations in-depth. All tours are fully escorted, with dedicated Tour Directors and Motorcoach Drivers, providing a comprehensive and enjoyable tour experience.
PROCELL® is the professional brand of the Duracell Company providing professional power solutions: PROCELL® batteries designed specifically for professional devices, and device monitoring SaaS, PROCELL® InSite. Procell InSite is the transformative plug-and-play solution that makes monitoring and maintaining essential facility devices simple. Battery powered devices have been a persistent challenge for facility managers. Too frequent maintenance drives up costs and leads to waste, but too little maintenance causes negative experiences for customers and employees. Unlike current fragmented smart devices systems, PROCELL® InSite connects multiple smart devices across facilities into a single ecosystem, revolutionizing how you deploy and monitor devices. PROCELL® ensures long-lasting power and maximizes efficiency, helping businesses improve their profitability via saving money, enhancing guest satisfaction, and reducing waste.
Sitka Dock Company is a Sitka, Alaska–based marine and tourism infrastructure company focused on delivering a safe, efficient, and high-quality guest experience for cruise line partners and visitors to Sitka Alaska. Sitka Dock Company, owns and operates the Sitka Sound Cruise Terminal, a modern private port facility designed to support high-volume cruise operations with streamlined guest flow, transportation coordination, and on-site amenities. With a commitment to operational excellence, community stewardship, and long-term investment in Sitka’s visitor economy, Sitka Dock Company works closely with cruise lines, local businesses, and community partners to help ensure Sitka remains a world-class destination for Alaska Cruise itineraries.
The White Pass & Yukon Route is one of the highest rated and most popular shore excursions in Alaska, carrying over 700,000 passengers during the cruise season. Guests are transported back in time to the Klondike Gold Rush and experience the cliff hanging curves, bridges, and tunnels on this must do rail excursion through Southeast Alaska and the Yukon. The people of White Pass take great pride in sharing the stories of the North, preserving this historic railroad, and understand what a privilege it is to be a part of the Alaska experience.
A division of SSA Marine, Tymac is a diverse marine transportation company that has been servicing the shipping industry in the Port of Vancouver since 1930. Area of operations includes Vancouver Harbour, Victoria, Nanaimo, and Prince Rupert. Tymac is also proud to provide the cruise ship industry with comprehensive and economical waste removal services while helping reduce waste streams and disposal costs through its ongoing recycling programs.
Visit Seattle is a private, non-profit destination marketing organization (DMO) serving Seattle and King County. Visit Seattle exists to champion Seattle as a world-class destination for travel and tourism and promote the economic power of travel. For ideas and inspiration for your next visit to the Emerald City, go to visitseattle.org.
Alaska Fisheries
The sponsors are comprised of Alaska Seafood organizations dedicated to sustaining the culture, resources, and economic diversity, for the fishing communities and families of coastal Alaska.
The sponsors are comprised of Alaska Seafood organizations dedicated to sustaining the culture, resources, and economic diversity, for the fishing communities and families of coastal Alaska.
The sponsors are comprised of Alaska Seafood organizations dedicated to sustaining the culture, resources, and economic diversity, for the fishing communities and families of coastal Alaska.
The sponsors are comprised of Alaska Seafood organizations dedicated to sustaining the culture, resources, and economic diversity, for the fishing communities and families of coastal Alaska.
Bronze Sponsors
Alaska Air Group, Inc. is based in Seattle and comprised of subsidiaries Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Holdings, Inc., Horizon Air and McGee Air Services. With our recent acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, we now serve more than 140 destinations throughout North America, Central America, Asia and the Pacific. We are committed to safety, remarkable customer care, operational excellence, financial performance and sustainability. Alaska Airlines is a member of the oneworld Alliance. With one world and our additional global partners, our guests have more choices than ever to purchase, earn or redeem on alaskaair.com across 30 airlines and more than 1,000 worldwide destinations. Book travel throughout the Pacific on Hawaiian Airlines at hawaiianairlines.com. Learn more about Alaska Airlines at news.alaskaair.com and Hawaiian Airlines at newsroom.hawaiianairlines.com/blog. Alaska Air Group is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as “ALK.
Located in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, The Butchart Gardens, has been enthralling visitors for over 100 years with its stunning 22ha (55acres) of floral display gardens. Jennie and Robert Pim Butchart began The Gardens in 1904, and today it is still privately owned and operated, now by their great granddaughter. The Gardens is recognized as one of the Top 10 Gardens of the World. Comprised of several major gardens, including the Sunken Garden, Rose Garden, Japanese Garden, Italian Garden, and Mediterranean Garden, there is something to enjoy in every season. In 2004, The Butchart Gardens celebrated its 100th anniversary, and in the same year received designation as a National Historic Site of Canada. .
Greater Victoria Harbour Authority (GVHA) is a commercial non-profit organization responsible for the stewardship of Victoria’s working harbour and Canada’s busiest cruise port of call, set to welcome 331 vessel calls in 2026. GVHA manages a diverse portfolio of marine and waterfront assets, including a deep-water terminal, marinas, a public pier and causeway, and popular Fisherman’s Wharf attraction — supporting cruise, commercial, tourism, and community activity year-round. With a focus on collaboration, sustainability, and shared community benefit, GVHA works closely with partners to enhance the harbour as a vibrant destination for cruise passengers and international visitors, while generating revenue to maintain and strengthen critical marine infrastructure.
Metro Cruise Services is a leading provider of cruise terminal operations, ground handling, and guest logistics across North America. With a strong reputation for operational excellence, safety, and service precision, Metro supports some of the world’s most recognized cruise brands with seamless port experiences. As part of the Nautilus family of companies, Metro brings over a century of waterfront expertise and a commitment to continuous improvement at every port we serve.
Supporting Sponsors
Built as the centerpiece and inspiration for the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, the Space Needle has since become a part of the Seattle experience and the globally-recognized icon for the city. The Space Needle’s recent $100 million renovation added more than 176 tons of glass to the structure offering unparalleled views of Seattle and features The Loupe—the world’s first revolving glass floor. Open year round, the Space Needle hosts more than a million visitors per year.
Teleperformance (TP) is a global leader in customer experience and business services, supporting leading cruise and travel brands worldwide. Founded in 1978 and with locations worldwide, TP delivers end-to-end support across guest services, reservations, back-office processing, and digital operations. Through AI-driven transformation and multilingual teams operating 24/7, Teleperformance helps cruise, cargo, logistics, and other organizations worldwide streamline operations, enhance guest experiences, and deliver seamless journeys from start to finish.
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is the arm's-length federal agency that stewards the lands and waters that make up the Port of Vancouver, alongside the enduring stewardship of First Nations. As a Canada Port Authority, it is accountable to the federal Minister of Transport and operates pursuant to the Canada Marine Act. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s purpose is to enable Canada’s trade through the Port of Vancouver by being reliable and innovative, while protecting the environment. The port authority is structured as a non-share corporation, with revenues from port terminals and tenants who lease port lands, and from port users who pay various fees such as harbour dues. Profits are reinvested in port operating services and infrastructure.
The Port of Vancouver is Canada’s gateway to diverse markets, enabling trade of approximately $350 billion every year with 170 countries. Located on the southwest coast of British Columbia in Canada, its 29 major deep-water terminals and more than 1,000 tenants move goods and people across five sectors (auto, bulk, breakbulk, container and cruise). The port is made up of approximately 16,000 ha of water, 1,500 ha of land, and 350 km of shoreline. It borders 16 municipalities and intersects the traditional territories and treaty lands of more than 35 Coast Salish First Nations. The Port of Vancouver is the fourth largest port in North America by tonnage and handles almost as much cargo as Canada’s next five largest ports combined. Port operations sustain more than 132,000 supply chain and related jobs across Canada.
The Port of Vancouver's award-winning Canada Place cruise terminal has been a premiere homeport terminal servicing the Alaska cruise market for 40 years, acting as the base for one-way and round-trip cruises and offering unparalleled access to the pristine Inside Passage. Cruise operations within the Port of Vancouver play a vital role in Vancouver's, and Canada's, thriving tourism sector, sustaining more than 17,200 jobs across Canada and providing a total economic output of $3.3 billion to Canada's national economy. In 2025, the award-winning Canada Place cruise terminal was named as ‘North America's Leading Cruise Port’ by the World Travel Awards.
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