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"Tourism Ambassador of the Year" Announced by Seattle's Tourism Industry
May 12, 2009 - Seattle's tourism industry presented today its 2009 Tourism Ambassador of the Year award to Justin Hall, a popular, long-time fishmonger at Pike Place Fish Market. Hall, who has served during the past year as one of the featured "Tourism Ambassadors" for the Why Tourism Matters community outreach campaign, is the first recipient of this new annual award. Read Press Release >>
Mayor Proclaims Today "Tourism Day in Seattle"
May 12, 2009 - Today hundreds of Seattle area tourism industry professionals will hold a rally in Westlake Park to celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week, Tourism Day in Seattle and the first anniversary of the Why Tourism Matters community outreach campaign which began in Seattle, spread across Washington State and has inspired national tourism advocacy efforts in a year that desperately needs them. Read Press Release >>
National Travel and Tourism Week Rally Shows Why "Tourism Matters" to Vancouver
May 12, 2009 - Southwest Washington CVB Brings Together Local Members of the Community to Showcase
the Importance of Travel and Tourism During National Travel and Tourism Week. Read Press Release >>
U.S. Travel Industry Prepares for Swine Flu, Works to Assist Travelers
April 30, 2009 - The U.S. Travel Association is taking a leadership role in addressing travel challenges associated with the recent Swine Flu outbreak, including discouragement of travel to Mexico and the U.S. by some countries. The association is working to convey to governments and news media that while the outbreak is serious, travelers should be “prepared but not panicked.” To learn the latest details from the U.S. Travel Association, visit the U.S. Travel Association >>
26th Annual National Tourism Week
May 9-17, 2009 - Greater Seattle joins hundreds of cities, states and travel-related businesses nationwide in recognition of the 26th annual National Tourism Week. Designated by Congress and established by presidential proclamation in 1983, the event celebrates the value and scope of the nation’s $740 billion travel and tourism industry, and the economic and social contributions it brings to the region. This year’s theme, "Discover Great American Traditions," encourages travel to American locales and highlights the role that tourism plays in discovering the icons of a destination. For more information, visit the U.S. Travel Association >>
Washington State's Tourism Industry Unites in Olympia
March 9, 2009 - Today more than 250 tourism industry professionals from Yakima, Tacoma, Spokane, Bellingham, Vancouver, Seattle and many other communities across Washington converged on the state capitol to tell legislators Why Tourism Matters.
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Advocates for Convention Center Expansion (ACCE) Releases FAQs
March 6, 2009 - As two bills are considered in the Washington State Legislature concerning study of a proposed expansion for the Washington State Convention & Trade Center, facts and positions of private sector parties in favor of the expansion are released. To learn more, click here >>
The U.S. Travel Association launches the Meetings Mean Business campaign
March 4, 2009 - Meetings Mean Business, a major new initiative intended to "push back" against the political demonization of business meetings and events was launched today. The campaign comes as companies - most of whom have not received taxpayer assistance - cancel thousands of meetings and events, often out of fear that they will be singled out by politicians. To learn more, visit www.meetingsmeanbusiness.com
Washington State Tourism Releases 2008 Travel Impacts Report
February 20, 2009 - The state's annual study, which showcases the economic benefits of tourism across Washington, was released today. In 2008, visitors to Washington spent $15.7 billion in the state – an increase of 5.7 percent from 2007, according to a report released today by the state Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (CTED) and Washington State Tourism. To learn more, visit www.wastatepressroom.com
Cruise News: Seattle Surpasses Vancouver, Plans New Terminal, Signs Long-Term Lease Agreements
Fall 2008 - The Port of Seattle announced that Seattle surpassed Vancouver, B.C. in cruise passenger volumes for the first time in 2008 and recorded its busiest season in history. The port also signed a 10-year agreement with Carnival Corporation that will homeport Princess Cruises and Holland America Line vessels at Seattle's new two-berth cruise facility at Terminal 91, Smith Cove Cruise Terminal, which is scheduled to open in April 2009. To read the latest news, click here >>
Sea-Tac Inaugurates New, Third Runway
Nov. 20, 2008 - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport inaugurated its third runway, which is expected to increase the airport's efficiency and decrease passenger delays. To learn more click here >>
Travel Industry Launches First-of-Its-Kind Web Site to Detail the Economic Power of Travel
Last year, the U.S. Travel Association launched PowerofTravel.org, a new, interactive web site that, for the first time, presents all of the available economic impact data on travel in an easy-to-navigate format that enables the user to see the benefits of travel from the international level down to individual congressional districts. To find the economic impact of travel on a congressional district or state or to learn national or international statistics, visit PowerofTravel.org
TOURISM IN SEATTLE-KING COUNTY SETS NEW RECORDS
July 16, 2008 - Newly-Released Industry Research Indicates Significant Increases in Visitor Spending Read Press Release >>
Official Travel and Tourism Web Site Launched to Promote America to International Travelers
May 2008 - Encouraging international travelers to "Discover America," the U.S. Travel Association launched a brand new web site in multiple languages to promote the U.S. as a premier destination. The project is a result of a $3.9 million cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce during the next two years. Visit www.discoveramerica.com >>
AAA Projects Slight Decrease in Memorial Day Travel
May 15, 2008 - Concern about rising gas prices and a slowing national economy is reflected in the latest survey of American Automobile Association members. For more information, visit the AAA website >>
Seattle's Convention and Visitors Bureau Announces Why Tourism Matters Public Education Campaign
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25th Annual National Tourism Week
May 10 -18, 2008 - Greater Seattle joins hundreds of cities, states and travel-related businesses nationwide in recognition of the 25th Annual National Tourism Week. Designated by Congress and established by presidential proclamation in 1983, the event celebrates the value and scope of the nation's $740 billion travel and tourism industry, and the economic and social contributions it brings to the region. This year's theme, "Discover Great American Traditions," encourages travel to American locales and highlights the role that tourism plays in discovering the icons of a destination. For more information, visit the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA) website >>
Travel Industry Launches First-of-Its-Kind Web Site to Detail the
Economic Power of Travel
The Travel Industry Association (TIA) recently launched PowerofTravel.org, a new, interactive Web site that, for the first time, presents all of the available economic impact data on travel in an easy-to-navigate format that enables the user to see the benefits of travel from the international level down to individual congressional districts. To find the economic impact of travel on a congressional district or state or to learn national or international statistics, visit www.PowerofTravel.org.
 Official Travel and Tourism Web Site Launched to Promote America to International Travelers
May 2008 - Encouraging international travelers to "Discover America," the Travel Industry Association (TIA) will launch a brand new web site in multiple languages to promote the U.S. as a premier destination. The project is a result of a $3.9 million cooperative agreement with the U.S. Department of Commerce during the next two years. Visit www.discoveramerica.com
 Washington State Convention & Trade Center
Celebrates 20 Years
June 23, 2008 marks the convention center's 20th anniversary. For more information about the convention center and information about current meetings and events, visit wsctc.com.
Port of Seattle and Holland America Line Partner to Help Seattle Area Charities
Holland America Line and the Port of Seattle announced on April 29, 2008 the Ship to Shelter community-giving program that is the first of its kind in the nation. Holland America Line will collect valuable and reusable goods from their ships sailing from Seattle this summer and donate them to Seattle area charities serving people in need. Weekly collections of goods from ships will be distributed to shelters and homeless programs throughout Washington State. For more information, click here >>
Northwest Airlines Announces Seattle-Beijing Service
On May 8, 2008, the Port of Seattle and Northwest Airlines announced new daily nonstop service from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Beijing, China beginning March 1, 2009. Northwest Airlines will also inaugurate new daily non-stop service between London and Sea-Tac on June 1 of this year. Hainan Airlines will begin non-stop service between Seattle and Beijing June 9. For more information, click here >>
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