Planning

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With many direct flights from most major hubs, abundant meeting space and plenty of first-class hotel rooms, Anchorage is ready and able to host meetings of up to 5,000 people. Anchorage is a modern city with a mild climate and a population of more than 290,000. With its coastal location, and the protection offered by the Chugach Mountain Range, visitors are often pleasantly surprised by the comfortable climate. Though Alaska often conjures up images of breathtaking wilderness, Anchorage is a modern city with all the amenities to ensure a successful meeting. Because of Anchorage’s unique location within Alaska's natural wonders, the city serves as a perfect springboard into a variety of pre- and post-convention adventures. Whether delegates choose to feast on the bounty of fresh seafood, take off on an incredible flightseeing tour, enjoy a high-end spa experience,  trek along the coast on a National Scenic Byway, touch a glacier, or enjoy a whale-watching cruise, Anchorage, Alaska is far from ordinary.