Kodiak Island Convention & Visitor's Bureau

Statement of Purpose:

The purpose of the Kodiak Island Convention & Visitors Bureau (KICVB) is to promote sustainable development of the visitor industry throughout the Kodiak Island Borough.  The KICVB encourages travel by the public to and through the Kodiak Island Borough and maintains a continuing interest in the well-being of visitors to the area.

The KICVB is a nonprofit organization.  It was founded in 1985 by a group of local business leaders.  KICVB is supported by two public funding partners, more than 200 private sector memberships, and a variety of grants and earned income.  The City of Kodiak and the Kodiak Island Borough fund KICVB through a transient accomodations tax.

Collectively, KICVB's Public funding partners and members represent a public-private partnership to foster economic development throughout the Kodiak Island Borough by promoting the area as a visitor destination.

>> KICVB Membership Application Form

Member Benefits and Services

Destination Advertising & Publications KICVB display ad in the Official Alaska State Vacation Planner Publish annual Kodiak Visitors Guide Brochures, rack card and other KICVB publications Kodiak, Alaska Official Visitors Guide on the World Wide Web Listings in travel guides & publications Background information and fact checking for travel media. Market Exposure Brochure display at Visitor Information Center Member ad rates in the Kodiak Visitors Guide Hot link to web site Travel trade data base & trade show leads Opportunities to participate in product development tours for travel agents and tour wholesalers Opportunities to participate in travel writer tours Visitor Inquiry Label Program Airport Brochure Rack Educational Opportunities Special topic seminars Alaska Host Customer Service Training Member Communications Bear Tracks Newsletter Membership Directory Use of KICVB logo Member Decal or Certificate KICVB logo pin (1st year only) Annual Meeting Member Roundtables

Research & Analysis Kodiak Visitors Survey 2001 Tourism in Kodiak Island Borough, 2001 The Kodiak Experience, An Exit Survey of Visitors Using The Alaska Marine Highway System, 2005 Monitor Alaska Visitor Statistics Program Access to research completed by the Alaska Travel Industry Association Technical Assistance Consultation on advertising and brochure development Consultation on press releases and working with travel media Consultation on developing marketing plans Access to Slide & Photo Library Convention Development Convention Bids Convention Booking Notices & Calendar Registration/Welcome Packets Welcome Signs Meeting Planners Workbook Liaison with Other Visitor Industry & Economic Development Organizations Alaska Travel Industry Association Alaska Society of Convention & Visitor Bureaus Alaska Office of Tourism Kodiak Comprehensive Economic Development Committee Southwest Alaska Municipal Conference Miscellaneous Tabletop Display Kodiak Banner "Welcome to Kodiak" Banner Member rates on KICVB logo merchandise

Member Involvement

Committees

Committees may be designated and appointed by the Board of Directors at any time via a resolution adopted by a majority vote of the Board. Such resolution shall designate the committee chairperson and the sope of authority for each committee.

• Ad-hoc: From time to time, special committees are established to address issues or projects of limited duration.
• Elections:  Tabulates votes from the annual election and certifies election results.
• Nominating: Recruits candidates for board vacancies and prepares annual election flyer for the membership.

Participation Suggestions

As a member of the Kodiak Island Convention & Visitors Bureau, there are many ways you can get involved.  Members are encouraged to participate at whatever level they choose.

Opportunities to get involved are publicized in the newsletter and other mailings.   Whatever level of involvement you choose, we appreciate your membership and support of KICVB.  The following list outlines some of the ways you can get involved.

• Attend the Annual Meeting
• Attend monthly Board Meetings whenever you're curious or have ideas to share.
• Attend seminars and other educational programs.
• Inform KICVB Board Members and Staff about issues of importance to your business.
• Invite other businesses to join KICVB
• Nominate individuals and businesses to be recognized for their contributions to the local visitor industry through KICVB's annual awards
• Refer visitors and others to KICVB members.
• Respond to surveys about KICVB performance or issues of importance to the visitor industry.
• Run for the Board of Directors.
• Send your employees to AlaskaHost customer service training.
• Serve on committees.
• Suggest candidates and bylaw revisions for the annual elections.
• Suggest ways to improve or expand KICVB programs and activities.
• Take advantage of member benefits and seek cooperative marketing opportunities with other KICVB members.
• Talk to local elected officials about supporting the development of the visitor industry.
• Vote in the annual election of board members and bylaw changes.
• Any other comments, suggestions or even harebrained ideas that will improve the local visitor industry or KICVB!
  
  
  

KICVB Staff

Janet Buckingham, Executive Director

Cheryl Nugent, Visitor Services and Convention Development

Georgene Inga, Administrative Assistant/Member Services Specialist.

Contact Information

 

 

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