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Tourism in Numbers!
Visitor spending
$15.2 Billion
Tourism related jobs
143,800
Visitor tax revenues
$992 Million
Source | Dean RunyanTravel Impact Study 2010
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Olympic Peninsula Tourism Commission (OPTC)
 Planning is underway for Sequim Lavender Weekend, July 20-22, home of the Sequim Lavender Festival and the Sequim Lavender Far Faire. For close to two decades, Sequim and the surrounding Dungeness Valley have been internationally recognized as the premier growers of this fragrant herb. Family-owned farms are prized for the attention they give to growing the finest lavender in the country. And, this event is prized for the economic impact it has on the area. VisitSunnySequim.com
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San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau
Two new agri-tourism events recently took place on Lopez and Orcas Islands in order to draw more visitors here during our spring shoulder season - the Lopez Lamb & Wool Festival and the Orcas Island Cider & Mead Festival. Both received great media coverage and social media attention, indicating their popularity. For more San Juan Islands events and festivals see www.visitsanjuans.com/events. |
The Port of Seattle cruise season is underway beginning this month with 202 sailings and 432,000 passenger embarkations. The cruise industry sustains 4,319 jobs, generates $416 million in annual business revenue and nearly $18 million in state and local tax revenue in Seattle and the region. Each cruise ship visit at the port stimulates some $1.9 million in economic impact. |
Tacoma Regional CVB 
As a part of the 29th Annual National Travel + Tourism Week, the Tacoma Regional CVB unveiled six Tourism Ambassadors representing various cities throughout the county to help spread the word of "Why Tourism Matters." These individuals were nominated and selected to represent the diverse market segments and demographics that make up Pierce County's tourism industry. The TRCVB distributed videos and posters of the tourism ambassadors for local businesses and residents to see the benefits of tourism. See the ambassadors at www.traveltacoma.com/about/tourism-matters. |
Tri-Cities VCB
Wine enthusiasts from all over the Northwest will be traveling to the Tri-Cities over Memorial Day weekend for the Auction of Washington Wine's premiere event, "Revelry." On Saturday, May 26th, over 20 local winemakers come together at Red Mountain's Col Solare Winery, serving their select wines. Enjoy live entertainment and delicious Northwest cuisine while taking in the spectacular views of Washington wine country. Proceeds from the event benefit the Washington Wine Education Foundation and Seattle Children's Hospital. For more information on "Revelry" and to purchase tickets click here. |
Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office
From May 18-20, high school rowers from throughout the Northwest converged at Vancouver Lake for the annual US Rowing Junior District Championships. With over 1,100 participants, the three-day regatta competition is the largest US Rowing District Championship in the United States. The Vancouver USA Regional Sports Commission, which operates under the Vancouver USA Regional Tourism Office, prides itself on bringing in sporting events of this magnitude, which boosts our local and state economy.
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Visit Bellevue Washington
The convention industry is an important aspect of tourism in Bellevue. Meydenbauer Center is Bellevue's Convention Center and its mission is "To provide an outstanding event and performing arts center that generates community and employee pride, creates economic stimulation, and provides exceptional guest satisfaction."
The 2011 economic impact of Meydenbauer Center's operations for Bellevue is estimated at $19,233,044. This represents the economic stimulation generated by convention, event and performance attendees who stay in Bellevue hotels, dine, shop and partake of other services during their visits.
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Visit Spokane
 Visit Spokane's websites are often first stops for visitors planning their summer trips to our region. SummerInSpokane.com and GolfinSpokane.com are two specialty websites we offer, stocked with dozens of special offers. From "Girlfriend Getaways" to "Mancations," our members have provided unique packages to lure summer visitors. The specials stay active online until September 15, covering the busiest season for travel in the Spokane region. These specials will be pushed out to our thousands of social media followers and fans and shared through our multimedia summer advertising campaign. |
Whidbey and Camano Islands Tourism 
A series of birding brochures have been developed highlighting the best public venues throughout both islands.
Their development compliments the new Puget Sound Loop Birding Trail produced by the Washington Audubon Society. A major Backyard Wildlife Habitat conference is on Whidbey, June 2. Bird watchers are respectful of the land and contribute to the places they visit, rather than take away from them. Also to encourage eco-tourism, Whidbey Island is promoting three public charging station venues for electric cars in Oak Harbor and Freeland, with additional planned for Coupeville.
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Yakima Valley VCB  Washington wines are well-known for their quality. Now a recent study confirms the industry is also a growing powerhouse for the state's economy. The Washington State Wine Commission recently released The Economic Impact of Washington State Wine and Grapes, a study which documents that Washington wine contributes $8.6 billion annually to Washington's economy and supports nearly 30,000 jobs statewide. The report analyzed wine related data by county. The Yakima Valley American Viticulture Area (AVA) and sub AVAs like Red Mountain and Rattlesnake Hills are located in two counties (Yakima and Benton Counties). Combined, these two counties have 42,193 acres of wine grapes, produce 51% of the wine in Washington, account for $1.45 billion in direct and indirect economic impact while supporting 8,341 jobs. For a complete copy of the report click here. |
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