2026-04-08
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
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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 |
2026-02-02
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.
2026-01-27
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.
2025-12-09
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.
2025-12-09
A briefing presentation to the Port of Seattle Commission on the 2026 State Legislative Agenda, delivered on December 9, 2025. The presentation covers the upcoming 60-day supplemental budget session, agenda development process drawing on 2025 successes and unfinished business, and priority items including tourism and childcare access under economic development and workforce. Next steps include
2025-01-28
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
2024-12-17
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.
By Christopher Elliott Special to The Seattle Times Travel Troubleshooter If the latest wave of proposed airline mergers has left you a little worried, then you have a good memory. Historically, airline mergers are terrible for passengers. And the latest two — the proposed combination of Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, and of JetBlue Airways
By Erik Lacitis Pacific NW magazine writer Postscripts 2023: Catching up with some of this year’s cover story subjects. AMID OUR COMPLAINTS about this or that being wrong with Seattle, we locals can forget why this is a truly magnificent city. So thank you, tourists. In June, I wrote a story about the most-asked questions tourists have when
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