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Media Kit

Dear Travel Journalist:

Thank you for your interest in Skagway, Alaska, Gateway to the Yukon. On our website you will find background information on Skagway’s attractions and activities, facilities, and other visitor related information. Skagway offers a variety of story ideas from our outdoor adventures to the latest news at our major attractions. A list of current story ideas is available in the press kit; please contact me if you require editorial assistance.

A variety of services for print, digital and broadcast travel media are also available. We maintain a library of rights-protected digital images and some video to complement your story. If you need images to complement your story, please visit our website and fill out a request for photos.

Explore Skagway also offers a hosting program for media on assignment visiting Skagway to do story research. Depending on the nature of the assignment, we can assist with itineraries, accommodations, meals and passes to attractions. Please note that transportation is the sole responsibility of the media. For hosting assistance, please visit our website and fill out a request for hosting.

Additionally, we would greatly appreciate you sending us a copy of any Skagway, Alaska stories highlighting our wonderful tourism offerings.

Once again, thank you for your interest, and please contact our department if we can be of any assistance.

Gunalchéesh / Háw’aa / Thank You

Jaime Bricker
Tourism Director
Explore Skagway
www.skagway.com
j.bricker@skagway.org 
907-983-2854

Helpful Resources

Special Events List

Welcome to Shgagwei Apr 26

"Welcome to Shgagwei - Seasonal Workforce Orientation" is a series of events designed to help newly arrived seasonal workers in Skagway, Alaska, to acclimate to their new environment and understand their role in the local community. The orientation typically covers topics such as…

KONE KICK OFF OPENING EVENT Apr 28

Come celebrate 42 years of business at the Kone Kompany Kick-off Opening Event! Free prize drawings, balloons, taste samples & giveaways for one day only! Held on April 28th which is Sunday this year, not Saturday FYI. Stop in and treat yourself to your favorite treats you…

Skagway-Yukon Tourism Reconnects May 02

Explore Skagway and Yukon Tourism & Culture are partnering for a tourism operations mixer. Last year Skagway hosted the event at Skagway Brewing Company and it was such a huge success that we couldn't resist gathering again; but this time, we will be in Carcross. Get ready to…

Transportation Orientation May 02

NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC The Port of Skagway would like to inform all tour operators that the Port, along with local partners, will be hosting a mandatory Transportation Orientation for all businesses and tour operators planning to utilize the parking and/or vehicle staging areas at…

Maps

Video – Skagway at a Glance