Southside in the News
02/25/2011
Seattle Southside Visitor Services is the newly minted recipient of a Certificate of Excellence from the Public Relations Society of America, Puget Sound for their work on a Military Reunion Conference and Familiarization (ConFAM) tour.
05/15/2010
SeaTac Blog, By Scott Schaefer
The Seattle Southside Visitor’s Center held its Grand Opening last Thursday, May 13th, at its new digs in SeaTac, and on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony were dignitaries from SeaTac, Des Moines, Tukwila and Kent.
05/01/2010
Meetings Focus, by HUnter Holcombe
As far as reputations go, the Seattle area has long been a city of epic and omnipresent icons: the Space Needle, Microsoft, Boeing, Mount Rainier, Starbucks, Amazon. Throw in major draws like the stunning Puget Sound, Pike Place Market, a booming culinary and arts scene, and being the launching pad for Alaska cruises, and it is surprising how many Americans have yet to experience the "Emerald City."
12/09/2009
Examiner, by Brenda Asheim
'Tis the season to take the Tukwila to Seattle challenge. Start training now for the second annual Rock 'n' Roll Seattle Marathon as your New Year’s resolution for 2010.
10/12/2009
Highline Times,
For Highline residents contemplating a little getaway, Seattle Southside is suggesting a Southside Staycation.
10/08/2009
Travel Age West,
For leisure and business travelers in Puget Sound, a marketing organization called Seattle Southside is pitching its destination as a practical and economical alternative to the downtown Seattle hub. Encompassing the cities of Tukwila, SeaTac, Kent and Des Moines, Seattle Southside is promising great value -- with typical costs at 20 to 30 percent below comparable rooms in Seattle -- and easy access to downtown courtesy of the new Sound Transit Link light rail.
09/01/2009
Washington, from the Pacific Coast and Puget Sound to the snowcapped peaks in the Cascades, is an inspiring place. It’s no wonder the state’s arts and cultural offerings are as plentiful as its scenic surroundings, and there are countless ways planners can incorporate them into the agenda—from gathering in off-site venues such as museums, historic sites and galleries, to checking out festivals that celebrate the destination’s culture.
08/23/2009
The Bulletin, by John Gottberg Anderson
One of the best-kept secrets on Puget Sound is this beach-side community halfway between Seattle and Tacoma.
04/01/2009
Washington Travel and Life, by Shelley Seale
Ecotourism is one of the most popular segments of the travel industry today, growing at a rate of thirty percent more than other tourism. As more people become aware of and concerned with global warming and environmental damage, savvy travelers are increasingly looking for ways to incorporate green practices into their vacations.
04/01/2007
Spokesman Review, By Christianne Sharman
