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What Is Responsible Travel? 

Thu, Jan 18, 2024

Adapted from the Responsible Travel Handbook, published by the Port of Seattle and partners   The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the fragility of the tourism sector as global travel virtually came to a standstill overnight. Yet...

Six Superlatives about Travel in Washington State

Tue, May 09, 2023

For you and your family, a vacation is restorative and relaxing. For Washington state, your visit is essential support for the economy. This week, we celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week and recognize the role of the travel ...

Wine Down in Washington

Fri, May 05, 2023

Updated May 5, 2023 It's never a bad time to celebrate the wine country gem that's (almost) right under our noses in Walla Walla. After a nationwide public vote, readers of USA Today voted the Walla Walla Valley as America...

Pacific Northwest Ultimate Fly/Drive/Cruise Tour

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

By the Port's Tourism Team and Cathy Swift Life's short … so our advice is to go big before you go home and combine two peak experiences into one epic adventure. First, fall in love with the natural beauty of Washington State's...

Weekend Trips from Seattle

Tue, Jul 12, 2022

Juneuary be damned. The Pacific Northwest has at last crossed the threshold of summer solstice and the reward is sunny, warm days that beckon us outside.   Seattle summers are a magical, fleeting time of year with daylight...

Washington’s Island Escape

Tue, Nov 02, 2021

It's still hot and smoky outside, you're stir crazy, and all you can think of is a cool breeze off the water on your face. Not to mention epic views, whales performing aquatic gymnastics just for you, bald eagles soaring overhead,...

How to Spend a Weekend in Seattle

Wed, Dec 30, 2020

By: ANDREW HOGE With 2020 nearly in the rearview mirror it's not surprising that individual reflection and goal setting for the year ahead is top of mind. Fortunately, the Pacific Northwest offers the perfect environment f...

Port Commission Approves Fourth Annual Tourism Funds

Tue, Dec 11, 2018

Port of Seattle Commissioners approved a fourth annual round of funding for the Tourism Marketing Support Program, which provides matching funds for organizations throughout the state of Washington to promote tourism. The $200,000...

Port of Seattle Provides Tourism Funding in Washington

Wed, Feb 07, 2018

SEATTLE—The Port of Seattle recently announced its third annual Tourism Marketing Support Program, providing $200,000 in matching dollars to local communities and non-profit organizations across the state of Washington. The pro...

Tourism Community Grants

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