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2026-04-08Port of Seattle expects cruise ship calls to set record this season
The Carnival Luminosa docked at Pier 91 in Seattle during last year’s cruise season. Anthony Bolante | PSBJ By Nick Pasion – Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Apr 8, 2026 Updated Apr 9, 2026 1:24pm PDT Listen to this article3 min Story Highlights What’s This? The Port of Seattle expects 330 cruise calls this -
2026-03-26
Seattle Convention Center edges back to profitability after massive expansion
The brand new Seattle Convention Center glows in light in this tripod and long-exposure photo of the massive venue in downtown Seattle, Washington on a cold but dry spring night on April 3, 2023. Photo technical data: Canon EOS1DX with 16-13mm/f 2.8, 800 ASA at two-seconds open … Expand to read more Anthony Bolante | -
2026-02-02Responsible Travel Handbook – Washington Tourism Organizations
A handbook for Washington tourism organizations focused on responsible and sustainable tourism practices. Covers topics including diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility (DEIA), environmental stewardship, Indigenous peoples and tourism, climate resilience, and destination management strategies. -
2026-01-27Port of Seattle Regular Commission Meeting
The Port of Seattle Commission held a Regular Meeting on January 27, 2026, covering a range of business items including approval of claims totaling nearly $200 million, a federal legislative agenda, and authorizations for construction and tourism marketing contracts. Key presentations included a briefing on the Rental Car Program at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and a 2026 Draft International Policy Agenda. The meeting also addressed the Flight Corridor Management Project 2024, with a requested construction contract of $6 million and an estimated total project cost of $9.7 million, which is directly relevant to airport flight path and noise management efforts. -
2025-12-092026 State legislative agenda: briefing to Port Of Seattle Commission
The Port of Seattle Commission received a briefing on December 9, 2025, outlining its 2026 State Legislative Agenda for the upcoming 60-day supplemental budget session in a challenging fiscal environment. The agenda was shaped by successes from the 2025 legislative session and focuses on priority areas including economic development, workforce issues, tourism, and childcare access. Next steps include incorporating commission feedback and adopting a final legislative agenda. -
2025-04-08Economic Development Partnership Program Regional Tourism Initiatives — Slide 45 (April 8, 2025)
A presentation slide listing regional tourism initiatives including Town Square Holiday Shopping (Burien), Digital Marketing Campaign (Burien, Auburn), Cycling Story Map (North Bend), Tourism Websites (Kenmore, Kirkland, Snoqualmie), Expo & Event Association (Enumclaw), and Oktoberfest (Kenmore). The slide features a screenshot of the City of North Bend Cycling Trail System story map from Adventure, highlighting cycling trails, trailheads, and local businesses. -
2025-04-08Visit Snoqualmie Tourism Grant — Economic Development Partnership Program — Slide 40
A presentation slide documenting $9,000 in tourism funding awarded to the City of Snoqualmie, covering creation of the 'Visit Snoqualmie' brand and website, and a Summertime in Snoqualmie Tourism Campaign that hosted 8+ events coordinated with the Arts Commission and community partners. The slide includes the official 'Visit Snoqualmie' logo overlaid on a mountain and forest landscape photograph. -
2025-01-28
Commission passes state tourism agreement
Last minute amendment to limit cruise marketing fails 2025 01 28 Agenda Packet Item 9a: Authorization for the Executive Director to Execute a Joint Marketing Agreement with State of Washington Tourism (SWT), a State Government Agency, to Promote International Tourism to Seattle and Washington State in Selected International Markets for Three Years at the Rate -
2025-01-28Port Of Seattle Commission Regular Meeting — Joint Marketing Agreement with Washington State Tourism for International Markets (January 28, 2025)
A Port of Seattle Commission meeting is shown, with the lower-third caption reading 'Authorization for Executive Director to Execute a Joint Marketing Agreement with State of Washington Tourism, a State Government Agency, to Promote International Tourism to Seattle and Washington State in Selected International Markets for Three Years.' The Port of Seattle logo is visible, and the session includes both in-person attendees and remote participants displayed in a video-conference sidebar. -
2024-12-172023-24 State Tourism Program Operational Funding Request: Quick information
The State of Washington Tourism program is requesting operational funding through companion bills HB 1258 and SB 5465, which would raise the general funds cap to $13 million per fiscal year and adjust industry matching requirements. Without this funding, the program faces budget cuts of 36% in 2023 and an additional 30% in 2024, threatening statewide tourism initiatives. The request represents just 1% of state sales tax collections from rental cars, lodging, and restaurants, and aims to support rural communities, responsible travel campaigns, and economic resilience across Washington State.