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Tourism Job Fair Showcases Interior Employment Opportunities Fairbanks, Alaska (AK ) – The Tourism Works for Fairbanks Job Fair, part of the Annual Interior Tourism Conference, will be held on...

Tourism Showcase and Open House Fairbanks, Alaska (AK ) – Explore Fairbanks invites the Fairbanks community to meet and mingle with local businesses offering exciting winter activities and tours in and...

Fairbanks, Alaska (AK) – Want to knock northern lights viewing off your bucket list? Fairbanks is one of the best places on earth to do just that. Fairbanks’ renowned aurora viewing lures people from...

Cannot attend? Contact Council members directly. City of Fairbanks Council Contact Information Jim Matherly Mayor (907) 459-6793 jmatherly@fairbanks.us Shoshana Kun City Council, Seat A (907)

- Complete the register located in the hallway outside of Council Chambers. - NOTE: Normal standards of decorum and courtesy should be observed by all speakers. Remarks should be directed to the City...

City of Fairbanks Mayor Jim Matherly introduced Ordinance No. 6084 on Monday, September 24, 2018. The main components of the Mayor’s proposed Ord. No. 6084 are: - To gradually raise the bed tax from...

Since the inception of the Hotel/Motel Tax (also referred to as “bed tax” or “lodging tax”) in the City of Fairbanks in 1979, the City Council has demonstrated varying degrees of support for...

The tourism industry is consistent with its stance against a hotel/motel tax increase: The original intent of the Hotel/Motel Tax in the City of Fairbanks was for destination marketing In 1979,...

Support Your Local Tourism Industry on Monday, June 10th Show your unity with the local travel industry by wearing red. Your presence is a welcomed show of support. Invite your colleagues to join...