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Advance this Region as a Leading Tourism Destination – Increase visitors and visitors expenditures throughout Washington state – Expand utilization of the Port’s assets Maximize Value of Tourism Throughout Washington Tourism Marketing Partnership • Supports Port’s goal to grow economic opportunity • Demonstrates partnership with travel organizations • Demonstrates Port’s leadership in visitor industry Promoting Statewide Tourism Source: UNWTO 2017 Program Highlights • Received 32 applications from throughout the state • Over $270,000 in funding requested • Review committee selected a total of 18 recipients – Twelve outside King County • Port invested $150,000 • Matching funds from recipients will exceed $100,000
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