ANCHORAGE, Ala., Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Alaska Travel Industry Association (ATIA) is making it increasingly easier for travelers to choose responsible travel options in the state.
With Booking.com's Sustainable Travel Report findings showing the vast majority of travelers say sustainable travel is important to them, ATIA finds that being surrounded by the Great Land's jaw-dropping landscapes and majestic wildlife inspires travelers even more so to want to protect the state's flora and fauna.
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