Maria Benner is a travel writer and tourism marketing professional based in Anchorage, Alaska. She holds an MBA and has over 20 years of experience in the Alaska travel industry, including roles as a tour director, content writer, and advertising sales manager. She has contributed articles to TravelAlaska.com, Alaska Business Magazine, and the Visit Anchorage blog.
Maria has traveled extensively throughout Alaska, from the coastal communities of Southeast to remote towns in the Interior, and even built a hand-crafted log cabin with her husband in McCarthy, in the heart of Wrangell-St. Elias National Park. Together, they also run a creative business called Real Art Is Better, which showcases original oil paintings inspired by Alaska and craft beer culture.
Her writing combines practical travel insight with first-hand experience and a deep appreciation for Alaska’s landscapes, communities, and cultures.
