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### [A Girls’ Night Out @ Sunny Point Conference Center, Ketchikan, AK](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/a-girls-night-out-cape-fox-lodge-ketchikan-ak-23may2026)

9:00 PM, Sat, 23 May

May

23

The Landing Hotel

Ketchikan

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### [A Girls’ Night Out @ Sunny Point Conference Center, Ketchikan, AK](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/a-girls-night-out-the-landing-hotel-restaurant-ak-22may2026)

9:00 PM, Fri, 22 May

May

22

The Landing Hotel

Ketchikan

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### About The Landing Hotel

The Landing Hotel is a year-round, full-service hotel and event complex at 3434 Tongass Avenue in Ketchikan. It remains open under the same name as of August 13, 2026. The property contains 80 guest rooms, 27 suites, two restaurants, and more than 5,000 square feet of function space centered on the Sunny Point Conference Center. It is a hotel ballroom and community meeting venue rather than a purpose-built concert hall.

Current hotel information describes five flexible meeting venues for groups ranging from small board meetings to gatherings of approximately 225 people. A separate local visitor listing gives capacities of 200 theater-style, 200 for receptions, 185 for banquets, and 66 classroom-style. Because public documents disagree slightly—and one state licensing statement gives a 240-person hall capacity—organizers should treat capacity as configuration-dependent rather than a single fixed number.

What distinguishes The Landing is its position on Ketchikan’s working waterfront. The Alaska Marine Highway and Inter-Island Ferry Authority terminals are across Tongass Avenue, while the Ketchikan airport ferry dock is about two blocks away. Windows and balconies face Tongass Narrows, Gravina Island, ferries, fishing boats, and floatplane traffic rather than a conventional downtown streetscape.

### History, Architecture, and Renovations

Published industry records date the original hotel to the late 1970s: some list 1977 as the opening year, while commercial property records use 1979. The Landing subsequently operated for many years as the Best Western Landing Hotel and later the Best Western Plus Landing Hotel. Local owners Kay Sims and Terry Wanzer developed the property into a prominent lodging, restaurant, and gathering complex.

A major redevelopment took place in 2005 and 2006. Demolition connected with the work resulted in a federal asbestos complaint in 2005. The new North Court wing and Sunny Point facilities formally opened in spring 2006, adding modern rooms, the main ballroom, and an adjoining fireplace reception room. Commercial records describe the finished complex as an approximately 82,153-square-foot, four-story property occupying 2.5 acres.

North Court introduced larger rooms with balconies, nine-foot ceilings, fireplaces in selected accommodations, and views across Tongass Narrows. Inside, the design favors warm, practical Alaskan-hotel details: carpeted function rooms, large windows, fireplaces, comfortable lounge seating, and a stone fireplace in the lobby. The result feels more like a regional hotel and community clubhouse than a polished urban convention center.

The property was sold in August 2024 to Utah-based Philo Ventures, with Christa Hagan appointed general manager and longtime co-owner Terry Wanzer remaining as an advisor. The new ownership retained the hotel’s name and core operations while focusing on updated room and hotel design, operational improvements, and preservation of its local role.

### Events and Programming

The Landing does not operate like a theater with a resident promoter or a continuous public entertainment season. Sunny Point is primarily hired by outside organizers for conferences, training sessions, weddings, receptions, fundraisers, banquets, reunions, workshops, retirement parties, celebrations of life, and civic or business gatherings. Public performances appear occasionally between this private and institutional programming.

Searchable records from 2021 and 2022 are limited, with no complete public archive maintained by the hotel. Documented later uses illustrate the venue’s range: a regional health summit in 2023; a crisis-response canine community visit in 2024; and, during 2025, aviation-safety training, an Alaska forestry convention and scholarship auction, a business discussion with the Japanese consul, recurring small-group meetings, and an Alaska stand-up comedy tour.

Publicly documented 2026 programming has included a comedy appearance, the Ketchikan Visitors’ Bureau banquet, an FAA operator-safety seminar, and a ticketed 21-and-over touring revue with general-admission and front-area VIP seating. These events confirm that the room can shift from professional classroom use to banquet seating and touring entertainment. As of August 13, 2026, the hotel did not publish a standing entertainment calendar, and no verified 2027 public performance announcement was found in the reviewed material.

### Tickets and Booking

Tickets for public shows are generally sold by the outside organizer rather than through a permanent Landing Hotel box office. Sales methods, refund terms, age limits, assigned areas, and door availability therefore change from event to event. Private meetings and banquets may be free, invitation-only, or included with conference registration rather than separately ticketed.

Recent entertainment examples ranged from about $15 for an early-bird comedy ticket to $25 at the door, while a larger adult touring production charged roughly $50 for general admission and $66 for front-area VIP admission. These examples indicate the likely scale but are not standard venue prices. Popular front-area tickets may sell out, so advance purchase is safer than relying on door sales.

Anyone hiring the facility books through the hotel’s event team. Available services include an onsite planner, catering, group lodging rates, audiovisual support, tables, chairs, linens, tableware, bar service, setup, and cleanup. Rental and catering costs vary by room, menu, staffing, season, and equipment requirements, so older published price sheets should not be treated as current quotes.

### Seating and Layout

The principal Sunny Point ballroom has been published as approximately 86 by 45 feet with a ten-foot ceiling, producing about 3,870 square feet. It has ten windows, natural light, a built-in screen and audiovisual equipment, but no permanent stage. Older configuration tables show room for approximately 225 theater-style, up to 288 at closely arranged banquet tables, or around 300 for a standing reception; current public-facing sources use lower capacities.

The adjoining fireplace reception room is approximately 26 by 45 feet, or 1,170 square feet, with three windows and comfortable seating for smaller receptions. The boardroom measures about 21 by 12 feet and seats approximately 12 around a cherry-wood conference table. A 30-by-14-foot banquet room near the pub is suitable for roughly 20 seated diners.

For a speaker, film, or comedy event, central seats facing the temporary performance area should provide the most balanced view and sound. Front-area admission suits guests who prioritize performer interaction, while seats farther back may be more comfortable for people sensitive to amplified sound. Because the ballroom was designed for banquets, sightlines depend heavily on the organizer’s stage height, chair placement, and projection setup.

There is no permanent balcony, fixed raked seating, or traditional VIP box. General admission usually means movable chairs or tables, and “VIP” may simply identify a reserved front section. Guests who need wheelchair spaces, companion seats, clear aisle access, or proximity to an exit should arrange this before the event rather than waiting until doors open.

### Getting There and Parking

The Landing Hotel is at 3434 Tongass Avenue, approximately two miles northwest of downtown Ketchikan. The Alaska Marine Highway and Inter-Island Ferry Authority terminals are directly across the street. The airport ferry terminal on the Ketchikan side is at 4171 Tongass Avenue, a short walk north, although travelers with luggage, coolers, or mobility needs will find the hotel shuttle easier.

Ketchikan International Airport is on Gravina Island, so arriving airline passengers must cross Tongass Narrows by airport ferry. Ferry operations and frequency can change because of season, maintenance, and vessel availability. In summer 2026, regular service operated from early morning into the evening, with additional weekday frequency during peak daytime hours. Leave extra time whenever a flight, performance, or ferry departure has a firm deadline.

The hotel provides complimentary, on-request shuttle service, primarily serving the airport ferry and marine ferry terminals. Current hotel information also describes transportation within Ketchikan city limits, although availability depends on demand. Recent visitors praise the convenience but occasionally report waits during fishing season or heavy arrival periods. Anyone on a strict schedule should reserve a buffer rather than treating the shuttle as instantaneous.

Onsite parking is complimentary, and the hotel says its lot can accommodate ordinary cars as well as trucks with boat trailers. The property has also been listed with covered and off-street parking. Tongass Avenue carries regular vehicle and ferry-terminal traffic, so pedestrians should use designated crossings and remain alert, particularly after dark or in heavy rain.

### Inside the Venue

Guests normally enter through the hotel and can ask the front desk for directions to Sunny Point or a smaller meeting room. Entry screening is determined by each organizer; the hotel does not publish a universal concert-style bag, camera, or security policy. Touring events may check identification, scan tickets, restrict photography, or create separate admission lines, while business meetings generally use a simpler registration table.

The main ballroom offers Wi-Fi, wired internet availability, projection equipment, microphones, a podium, teleconferencing, video-conferencing capability, a built-in screen, and a general sound system. Technical support is available, but no public specification lists speaker brands, mixing-console inputs, lighting fixtures, stage dimensions, rigging points, power distribution, or hearing-loop equipment. Production managers should request a current technical sheet before bringing a show.

Food and beverage service is a major advantage. The lower-level Diner serves breakfast favorites, burgers, chowder, milkshakes, and Alaskan seafood, while the second-floor Portside Pub & Grill offers seafood, comfort food, local beer and spirits, and fireplace seating. Hours vary with operations and delayed travel, so visitors should not assume full restaurant service continues throughout every late event.

No permanent public coat check or merchandise counter is advertised. Touring productions may install their own sales table. Restroom locations, water stations, and any event bar setup depend on the assigned room, making the hotel front desk or event staff the best source on arrival.

### Nearby Amenities

The two onsite restaurants are the simplest pre-event options, particularly in wet weather. A grocery store, pharmacy, and PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center are within the surrounding commercial district, with the hospital approximately two blocks away. My Place Hotel is nearby for overflow lodging, while additional restaurants, bars, Cape Fox Lodge, and the Gilmore Hotel are concentrated about two miles south in downtown Ketchikan.

Allow 45 to 60 minutes for a meal before a busy ticketed show and arrive at the event room about 30 minutes before the advertised start. Late-night options are more limited than in a large city. Arrange the hotel shuttle or another ride before the performance ends, especially if weather is poor or several ferry and flight passengers are requesting transportation simultaneously.

### What Makes This Venue Special

Sunny Point’s importance lies less in celebrity history than in its usefulness to an island community. Ketchikan needs rooms that can host aviation briefings, forestry meetings, public discussions, weddings, fundraisers, touring comedy, and family milestones while also feeding and lodging participants. The Landing combines all of those functions beside the transportation links connecting Ketchikan with Gravina Island, Prince of Wales Island, and the rest of Southeast Alaska.

The hotel is also a substantial local employer. A recent borough planning document placed The Landing among the area’s larger accommodation and food-service employers, with an estimated 50 to 99 employees. Its longtime owners received a Heart of the Community honor, individual staff members received local hospitality recognition, and the hotel was named a Business of the Year by the Alaska Legislature.

Guests often remember the practical human touches: airport-ferry pickup, staff assistance during weather disruptions or medical visits, a warm fireplace, breakfast before a fishing charter, and the constant movement of boats and aircraft outside. It is not Ketchikan’s grandest building, but it functions as a dependable crossroads for residents, workers, fishermen, meeting delegates, and visitors.

### Visitor Tips and Recent Experiences

Recent reviews most often praise clean, spacious rooms, helpful staff, convenient restaurants, free transportation, and the ferry-terminal location. Common criticisms include dated finishes, warm or stuffy rooms, inconsistent restaurant experiences, occasional shuttle delays, and distance from the historic downtown core. One current review source rates the hotel 4.4 out of 5, while another gives it 7.8 out of 10.

The property and conference center are listed as ADA accessible, with wheelchair access to public areas. Accessible hotel rooms include roll-in showers, lowered bathroom vanities, and lowered closet shelving. However, public information does not confirm hearing loops, sensory rooms, gender-neutral restrooms, or detailed ballroom access routes, so guests needing a particular accommodation should arrange it before arrival.

Ketchikan rain can be heavy in any season. Bring a waterproof outer layer and shoes suitable for wet pavement, even if the event itself is entirely indoors. Avoid leaving your arrival until the last minute, confusing the airport terminal with the airport ferry terminal, or assuming every public show is family-friendly. Dress is generally casual unless the invitation specifies business, banquet, or wedding attire.

### Frequently Asked Questions

#### Is The Landing Hotel still open?

Yes. As of August 13, 2026, The Landing Hotel remains open and trading under that name at 3434 Tongass Avenue. It changed ownership in August 2024, but the rooms, restaurants, shuttle service, event facilities, and Sunny Point Conference Center continued operating. The current property contains 107 accommodations divided between 80 guest rooms and 27 suites.

#### Is The Landing Hotel a concert venue?

Not in the traditional sense. It is a full-service hotel with a flexible ballroom and several meeting rooms. Most bookings are conferences, banquets, weddings, training sessions, community events, and private celebrations. Comedy and touring adult entertainment have appeared, but there is no resident production company, fixed stage, permanent auditorium seating, or regular concert season.

#### What is the capacity of Sunny Point Conference Center?

Capacity depends on the layout. Current visitor information lists 200 people theater-style or at a reception, 185 for a banquet, and 66 in a classroom configuration. The hotel advertises functions for groups up to approximately 225, while older documents contain higher figures. Fire-code, stage, dance-floor, bar, and accessibility requirements may reduce usable capacity.

#### Where is the event entrance?

Visitors normally enter through The Landing Hotel’s main public entrance and ask the front desk for the assigned room. The Sunny Point ballroom is within the hotel complex rather than a separate street-front theater. Event notices have specifically instructed attendees to check with reception for directions, which is sensible because meetings may instead use the boardroom, pub-adjacent banquet room, or fireplace reception room.

#### How far is The Landing from Ketchikan International Airport?

The airport is directly across Tongass Narrows on Gravina Island, but there is no road bridge. Passengers take the airport ferry to the Ketchikan side and then travel about two blocks to the hotel. The Landing provides complimentary pickup at the city-side ferry dock. Allow additional time for ferry queues, luggage, weather, and temporary vessel-schedule changes.

#### Is parking free at The Landing Hotel?

Yes. The hotel advertises complimentary onsite parking for guests, and its lot can accommodate vehicles of different sizes, including trucks towing boat trailers. Older property information also identifies covered and off-street spaces. Event attendees should follow temporary signs because weddings, conferences, ferry traffic, and fishing-season hotel occupancy can increase demand around the complex.

#### Can the hotel shuttle take event guests downtown?

The shuttle primarily handles hotel guests traveling to and from the airport ferry and marine terminals, but current hotel information says on-request transportation may be available within Ketchikan city limits. Availability is not guaranteed for every event attendee. Request transportation early, allow for other pickups, and avoid scheduling a ride that leaves no margin before a flight or ferry.

#### Are performances seated or general admission?

Both are possible because all event seating is movable. A conference may use classroom rows, a banquet will use tables, and a touring show may offer general admission with a reserved front-area section. There is no permanent numbered seating map. Read the individual event description carefully and arrive early when tickets promise a section rather than a specific chair. [ticketfairy.com](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/a-girls-night-out-the-landing-hotel-restaurant-ak-22may2026)

#### What are the best seats for a show?

For comedy, presentations, or projected material, choose the central portion of the ballroom with a direct view of the temporary performance area and screen. Front seating offers greater performer interaction but may be louder. Aisle seats are preferable for easier restroom access. Guests with mobility needs should request an unobstructed aisle position and companion seating before doors open.

#### Does the venue have professional sound and lighting?

The ballroom has a general sound system, microphones, projection equipment, a built-in screen, internet connectivity, and audiovisual support. Public records do not identify manufacturers, channel counts, lighting fixtures, rigging, monitor speakers, or production power. There is no permanent stage. Touring producers should expect a hotel-ballroom package and confirm whether supplemental staging, lighting, speakers, or technicians are required.

#### Is The Landing Hotel wheelchair accessible?

The conference center is listed as ADA accessible, and the hotel reports wheelchair access in common areas. Several accessible room categories include roll-in showers, lowered vanities, and lowered storage. Because the main ballroom and smaller rooms occupy different floors, guests should provide their exact seating, transfer, restroom, or mobility requirements in advance so staff can confirm the most appropriate route and arrangement.

#### Are there age restrictions?

The hotel itself accommodates families, but individual events establish their own limits. A documented 2026 touring revue was restricted to guests aged 21 and older, while conferences, community banquets, and many private celebrations may welcome children. Alcohol service does not automatically make every event adults-only. Bring government-issued identification whenever an event advertises an age requirement or bar service. [ticketfairy.com](https://www.ticketfairy.com/event/a-girls-night-out-the-landing-hotel-restaurant-ak-22may2026)

#### What is the bag and photography policy?

The Landing does not publish a universal entertainment-venue bag or photography policy. Rules are set by the organizer and may differ for comedy, adult entertainment, weddings, government meetings, or private functions. Bring only essential belongings, avoid oversized luggage in the ballroom, and check the event instructions before carrying professional cameras, recording equipment, outside alcohol, or items that could obstruct an aisle.

#### Can visitors eat at the hotel without staying overnight?

Yes. The Diner and Portside Pub & Grill serve local residents and other visitors as well as registered hotel guests. The Diner emphasizes breakfast, burgers, chowder, and casual comfort food. Portside provides seafood, pub dishes, cocktails, and Alaskan beer and spirits. Restaurant hours and final food-service times can change, particularly around delayed flights and private events.

#### Does The Landing offer event accommodation packages?

Group room rates are available for attendees, and wedding information has advertised lodging benefits for couples and guests. The hotel’s 107 rooms make it practical for conferences and celebrations involving visitors from other Southeast Alaska communities. Packages, complimentary rooms, minimum blocks, and cancellation rules are negotiated for each booking, so older wedding or meeting offers should not be assumed to remain available.

#### Are pets allowed at The Landing Hotel?

Pets are accepted in designated guest accommodations for a nightly fee, with a maximum of two pets per room under the published hotel policy. Guests must sign a responsibility form at check-in. Event-room admission for ordinary pets is not guaranteed. Service animals complying with applicable accessibility requirements are permitted, but owners should still notify the event organizer when special seating space is needed.

#### How early should I arrive for an event?

Arrive about 30 minutes before a ticketed performance and earlier if admission is general, identification must be checked, or you need accessible seating. For conferences, follow the organizer’s registration time. Add more time when traveling by airport ferry or hotel shuttle. Ketchikan weather, ferry queues, fishing-season traffic, and simultaneous pickups can turn a short local trip into a longer one.

#### What should I wear to The Landing Hotel?

There is no general venue dress code. Casual, weather-ready clothing is appropriate for comedy, workshops, and community meetings. Business events, weddings, and formal banquets may specify different attire. Even when the function is indoors, bring a waterproof layer and shoes with good traction; the walk from parking areas or ferry terminals can be wet, windy, and exposed to passing traffic.

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