Seventh straight win places the all-inclusive Alaska fishing lodge and eco-tourism resort in the top 10% of hospitality businesses worldwide, following major facility investments.

United States, 17th Jul 2026 — Pybus Point Lodge, the renowned all-inclusive luxury fishing lodge and eco-tourism resort in Southeast Alaska, today announced that it has won the

Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award for the seventh consecutive year. Winning the award for 2026 places the resort in the top 10% of hospitality businesses worldwide. The award, which is based on 

its 529+ five-star reviews from past guests, reflects the Lodge’s consistency in delivering great all-inclusive Alaska vacations and luxury Alaska adventures.

“It’s such an honor to be recognized this way,” said Anna Barrett of the Guest Services team at Pybus Point Lodge. “Earning this award seven years in a row is a testament to our team members – they work incredibly hard to deliver an exceptional guest experience season after season in one of the most logistically demanding settings a resort can operate in. It also speaks to our commitment to continually investing in facilities and amenities. The fact that 65% of our guests are return customers says it all.”

The Resort has prioritized investment in luxury and innovation. Recent investments include:

• Brand-new luxury ocean view rooms and extensive renovations that bring the accommodations up to a true five-star resort standard. The results match the comfort of a luxury resort in one of the most remote corners of Alaska.
• A brand-new, state-of-the-art fishing dock and fish house, purpose-built for a seamless catch-to-cleaning-to-packaging experience.
• One of the best boat fleets in the industry, powered by Wooldridge and ACI Boats — custom-built and custom-designed for the ocean conditions of Alaska’s Inside Passage.
• Upgraded off-grid infrastructure — including a state-of-the-art battery backup system, industrial-grade water purification, and expanded power capacity — that makes the lodge nearly its own power plant, delivering the round-the-clock reliability of a modern luxury resort even miles from the nearest grid.
• An upgraded Beaver seaplane that adds capacity and ensures more reliable resupply — a critical link for a lodge with no roads in, keeping everything from guests to gourmet ingredients arriving on schedule.

“What excites me most is how Pybus is evolving,” said Brie Poirier, Activities Director at Pybus Point Lodge. “We’re expanding well beyond the traditional fishing lodge. Between whale watching, bear and wildlife eco-tours, kayaking, and hands-on adventures for every age, we’re becoming a true family adventure lodge — a place where kids, parents, and grandparents all come home with a story. World-class fishing will always be at our core, but there’s never been more to the Pybus experience.”

Pybus Point Lodge is located on the remote southern edge of Admiralty Island National Monument in Southeast Alaska. Guests reach Pybus Bay by chartered float plane from Juneau. 

The Resort started over 30 years ago as a simple fishing camp. Today, it is a full-service resort known for its all-inclusive luxury experience, world-class saltwater and freshwater fishing (halibut, salmon, and more), humpback whale watching, bear and wildlife eco-tours, custom-built boats, gourmet made-to-order dining, full-time guides, and modern amenities despite its remote setting. 

For more information, visit https://www.pybus.com/ or book a trip.

About Pybus Point Lodge

Pybus Point Lodge is an all-inclusive luxury Alaska fishing lodge and eco-tourism resort on Pybus Bay, at the remote southern edge of Admiralty Island National Monument in Southeast Alaska. It’s genuinely off-grid — guests arrive by chartered float plane from Juneau — which is central to the experience. The island (which the Tlingit call Xootsnoowú, “Fortress of the Bears”) is home to about 1,600 brown bears – almost as many as all 49 other states combined.

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Anatolia Stone Korea Appoints Dr. Jinwoo Chae to lead its Art Gallery, bridging architectural materials with art and design.

Seoul, South Korea, 17th Jul 2026 — Dr. Jinwoo Chae has been appointed as the Director of the Anatolia Stone Korea Art Gallery and Senior Advisor of Anatolia Stone Korea (formerly Baukraft). This initiative presents a new appreciation for premium stone and tile through an art gallery that is open to everyone free of charge.

Dr. Jinwoo Chae, Director of the Anatolia Stone Korea Art Gallery

The appointment goes beyond a simple executive designation. It aims to create a new cultural space that integrates architectural materials with art and design, while making high-quality premium stone and tile products more accessible to the general public.

In his new role, Dr. Chae will oversee the operation of the Anatolia Stone Korea Art Gallery and the planning of cultural content. He will also promote the beauty and value of premium architectural materials through a variety of exhibitions and promotional activities that bring together architecture and art.

Anatolia has attracted attention in the global architectural materials market through its proprietary technologies that distinguish it from conventional tile manufacturing methods. By applying the world’s first patented stone scanning technology, the company precisely reproduces the depth and texture of natural stone while significantly reducing the repetitive banding patterns commonly found in conventional tiles, achieving a remarkably natural appearance that closely resembles genuine stone.

In addition, Anatolia products maintain the practical advantages of tiles, including ease of installation and maintenance, while faithfully capturing the three-dimensional character and luxurious texture of natural stone. As a result, the brand has earned high praise from architects and interior designers alike.

One of the company’s flagship products, AETERNA, is a premium full-size slab designed for kitchen countertops, islands, and feature walls. The product has received certification from the United States’ National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), recognizing its hygiene and safety standards. With exceptional hardness, scratch resistance, and high heat resistance that allows hot cookware to be placed directly on the surface, AETERNA also effectively inhibits bacterial growth, making it highly suitable for luxury residential and commercial spaces.

Another key product, MAJESTONE, is an innovative finishing material that preserves the distinctive three-dimensional texture of natural stone. Free from artificial repetitive patterns, it captures the authentic beauty of nature while utilizing a versatile “Ready-cut Tile” system available in various sizes, significantly enhancing flexibility in spatial design. These qualities have made MAJESTONE a preferred premium finishing material for hotels, luxury residences, and commercial developments.

Notably, Anatolia products are manufactured in İzmir, Türkiye, using environmentally friendly smart production systems. The company’s large-format full-size slabs are rapidly expanding their presence as premium finishing materials in high-end apartments and luxury commercial projects throughout South Korea.

The Anatolia Stone Korea Art Gallery is not merely a showroom for products, but a cultural space where architecture, art, and design converge. Visitors can directly see and experience a diverse collection of premium stone and tile products, making the gallery accessible not only to architects and design professionals but also to members of the general public.

Above all, the gallery operates as an open cultural venue where visitors of all ages can enjoy free admission. It is expected to become a unique destination where architectural materials can be appreciated as works of art and where visitors can discover emerging trends in spatial design.

Dr. Chae stated, “I hope the Anatolia Stone Korea Art Gallery will become a place where architectural materials are viewed not merely as construction materials, but as part of culture and art. We plan to introduce a variety of exhibitions and cultural content to support this vision. I also hope that not only professionals but ordinary visitors will feel comfortable visiting the gallery to experience world-class premium stone and tile collections firsthand.”

The Anatolia Stone Korea Art Gallery is located in the Hakdong-ro area of Gangnam, Seoul. Open on weekdays and Saturdays, the gallery welcomes visitors free of charge to explore world-class premium stone and tile collections and receive professional consultation.

Address: BAUCRAFT Building, 33 Hakdong-ro 26-gil, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea

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North America’s premier crane, heavy lift, and heavy transport specialist also announces that Josh Chafin has been promoted from CFO to COO

United States, 17th Jul 2026 — Salt Lake City-based Mountain Crane Service, the 16th largest crane company in North America and a full-service heavy-lift, rigging, and heavy transport provider, today announced that it has appointed Spencer McAllister to the role of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In a related announcement, Mountain shared that Josh Chafin, the company’s former CFO, has been appointed to Chief Operating Officer (COO).

“We are beyond thrilled to have Spencer join our team,” said Paul Belcher, CEO of Mountain Crane Service. “His appointment represents an exciting moment for our business. It’s a sign of growth and maturation. As we take on new and challenging projects and expand our fleet and footprint across the country, Spencer’s financial leadership will help us scale with the discipline that built this company.”

McAllister brings more than 25 years of financial management experience to Mountain. He most recently served as Treasurer of BMW Bank of North America, capping more than 20 years with BMW in finance and treasury roles. A CPA and Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), McAllister earned his MBA from the University of Utah and a Bachelor of Science in Finance from Brigham Young University. 

Regarding Chafin’s new role, Belcher said, “We are delighted to have Josh take the reins as COO. This new responsibility reflects not just our confidence in him, but also our commitment to promoting internally and rewarding loyalty and success.” Chafin is credited with playing a critical role in guiding Mountain through a successful reorganization and positioning the company as an industry leader.

Founded in 2004, Mountain has experienced rapid, multi-industry growth and a rising national profile. Now employing over 500 people, the company mobilizes a 200+ unit crane fleet, an in-house engineering team, and seasoned field crews from its Salt Lake City headquarters and six regional yards, serving these core end markets:

• Wind energy — full turbine erection and EPC prime contracting on wind projects exceeding $100M, plus major component exchanges, O&M support, and repower programs.
• Industrial — plant maintenance, turnarounds, and transformer setting for facilities ranging from refineries to semiconductor fabs and data centers, plus specialty rigging and in-house ironworker and millwright crews.
• General construction — steel erection, precast tilt-ups, bridge girder setting, and tower crane erection and dismantle.
• Heavy haul and transport — moving oversized structures and equipment coast to coast.

Mountain operates branches across seven western states, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, and Arizona. It became an authorized Tadano distributor after acquiring Lennon Crane and Equipment Company in 2025. Recent honors include an ACT Top 20 ranking, SC&RA awards for 10,000 incident-free hours and 2025 Rigging Job of the Year, and the inaugural 2025 North American Game of Cranes title. Belcher added, “All of our achievements are built on the foundation of our number-one priority, which is safety.”

For more information, visit https://mountaincrane.com/ 

About Mountain Crane Service

A family-owned company founded in 2004 with just a few cranes, Mountain has grown to be the 16th largest crane company in North America. From its Salt Lake City headquarters and six regional yards, Mountain delivers complex heavy-lift, rigging, and heavy transport projects for the wind, industrial, and general construction markets — on-time, prepared, and safety strong.

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