Tourism Matters

 

Tourism matters to Seattle Southside. As a region located near the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, two major metropolitan areas and the transit corridor we see a lot of visitors; over 2 million guests stay in our hotels annually.

Hotels and meeting facilities, attractions, restaurants, cultural institutions, tour companies and transportation providers are among the local businesses greatly impacted by travel to Washington State. The tourism industry in King County employs more than 49,000 people, generates total direct visitor spending of $5.5 billion and generates $440 million in state and local tax revenue. Tourism touches the community in countless other ways.

Read more about the Why Tourism Matters campaign and learn how you can make a difference.

 

Upcoming Events

Northwest Folklife Festival May 24 - 27, 2013. Annual festival celebrating folklife art, music, dance, and foods located at the Seattle Center.
Memorial Day Weekend at Museum of Flight May 27, 2013. Honoring military service with patriotic music & cermonies on Memorial Day.
Reebok CrossFit NW Regionals May 31 - Jun 02, 2013. The top 48 men and women and top 30 teams from each region in the Open will be invited to compete in a live three day competition at the ShoWare Center in Kent, WA.
Kenny Chesney 2013 'No Shoes Nation' Tour Jun 01, 2013. Kenny Chesney returns to Seattle for a show at CenturyLink Field this summer!
SEAFAIR Signature & Community Festivals Jun 21, 2013 @ 12:00 PM - Aug 18, 2013. Celebrate Seafair festivals & events around the community!

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