The Travel Blog Exchange, also known as “TBEX” will host their next summit at Anchorage on September 23rd through the 26th. The summit focuses on travel content creation and influencers, a growing form of travel marketing and presentation through social media. Hundreds of the top travel creators attend these summits along with other industry professionals and speakers. Visit Seward will attend the trade show and have a booth, providing information to attendees on traveling to Seward and meeting with creators.
TBEX also provides an option for attendees to embark on a sponsored FAM trip where surrounding DMO’s outside of Anchorage can host creators and welcome them to their city. Visit Seward is collaborating with Visit Homer to host six creators to travel to our destinations.
Although only six creators will be granted a spot on the FAM trip, we encourage all visiting creators to extend their TBEX trip and stay in Seward!
Explore the Seward FAM trip itinerary below!
Thank you to our local businesses for supporting the FAM Trip with amazing accommodations, excursions and activities for the guests.
Thank you to:
Summit Sips
Visit Seward FAM Trip Itinerary
DAY ONE: Monday, September 15th
Getting Here
Alaska Railroad - Glen Aronwits
Coastal Train Ride with the Alaska Railroad
On the morning of September 15th, the Alaska Railroad will transport the six TBEX Fam Trip participants to Seward, kicking off the first leg of the Visit Seward FAM Trip.
The Alaska Railroad offers daily passenger service to Seward via the Coastal Classic from May through September. The train arrives once daily at 11:05 AM and departs for Anchorage each evening at 6:00 PM. It is a popular choice for traveling to Seward because of the outstanding surrounding views of Alaska's landscape.
Lodging with Harbor 360 Hotel
Settle in at the Harbor 360 Hotel and relax before your big adventure. The Seward Harbor 360 offers scenic views of surrounding mountains, Resurrection Bay and the boat harbor. Take a stroll along the docks and look for wildlife like sea otters or grab a coffee!
Private Encounter at the Alaska SeaLife Center
Located on the shores of Resurrection Bay in downtown Seward, the Alaska SeaLife Center is Alaska’s premier public aquarium and only permanent marine mammal rehabilitation center. They most recently rescued a baby Walrus that requires 24/hour intensive care! TBEX guests will get to participate in a private encounter at the center. Some encounters that the ASLC provides to the public are encounters with puffins, marine mammals, octopus and more!
Learn more about private encounters and tours at the Alaska SeaLife Center here.
Rafting Trip down Resurrection River with Kenai Backcountry Adventures
After the travelers have arrived and settled in to their accommodations, they will get to go on a thrilling rafting trip down the Resurrection River with Kenai Backcountry Adventures. This rafting trip takes you to areas that are inaccessible by foot or car, making for a one-of-kind experience. Our experienced guide will keep an eye out for wildlife and take you through thrilling rapids. Learn more about the excursion here.
DAY TWO: Tuesday, September 16th
Resurrection Bay Glacier & Wildlife Cruise with Kenai Fjords Tours
The adventure continues on the next day with a Resurrection Bay Glacier & Wildlife Cruise courtesy of Kenai Fjords Tours. Here you can look for wildlife such as orcas, whales, bald eagles, black oystercatchers, puffins and more! Learn more about boat tours with Kenai Fjords Tours here.
Remember to bring rain gear and warm clothes as Seward is in a temperate rainforest and weather out on the water can be a little unpredictable!
Coffee Pick-Me-Up at Summit Sips
Before we embark on the KFT cruise, we'll go visit our friends at Summit Sips for a local cup of joe. This unique coffee house is nestled inside a former Alaska RailRoad train car!
Luxury Sauna Experience with Seward Saunas
The perfect way to warm up after a day on the boats is with a sauna, with stunning views of the Chugach Mountains.
Dinner at Flamingo Lounge
As the day winds down, guests will savor a delicious meal at the Flamingo Lounge, followed by drinks at the Seward AleHouse, making for a perfect end to their Seward experience.
Shuttle to Homer in Style with Red Eye Rides
In the morning guests will shuttle to Homer with our friends from Red Eye Rides, where guests will arrive in Homer to embark on their next amazing Alaska adventure!
