State of Washington Tourism

Writer Kate Loweth visited Vancouver, WA, in June as a part of SWT's media efforts. Check out her piece "Kid-Friendly Vancouver: 6 Vacation Ideas for Your Next Trip" in ParentMap featuring hiking, arcade hopping, art, and local history. https://bit.ly/3ObbJdB

Register for our upcoming Tourism Skillshop on Sports Tourism this Thursday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m.! Find more details below.

The application period for our Sports Incentivization Grants is now open! Nonprofit entities can request up to $30,000 to help incentivize new sports tournaments/competitions that will bring overnight visitors to a destination and spur economic activity. Find details and apply here: https://bit.ly/49BNLki

The application deadline for the Indigenous Tourism Support (ITS) program has been extended to Jan. 10, 2025! See below for more details.

Join us Thursday, Nov. 21, for a Tourism Skillshop on Sports Tourism. Hear from Tammy Dunn, STS, executive director of Snohomish County Sports Commission, and Cydney Marks-Nicholes, sports development manager of Seattle Southside Sports Alliance, as they share tips, trends, and challenges associated with sports tourism. Register here. https://bit.ly/4epmaoJ

SWT has officially rolled out our new digital asset library through CrowdRiff. The Media Hub will make it easier for journalists and tourism stakeholders to find photos and videos for use in promoting travel to Washington State. View the Media Hub here: https://bit.ly/40znbav We are continuously adding new assets and making updates to improve the user experience. If your destination or business has photos or videos you'd like considered for inclusion in the Media Hub, please reach out to Marketing Coordinator Beth Salgado: [email protected]

The San Juan Islands Visitors Bureau and SAN JUAN COUNTY produced "How to Get to the San Juan Islands" with the help of funding from SWT's Rural Tourism Marketing and Production Grant! Applications for the 2025 grants are now open through Dec. 1. Find more information and the application here: https://bit.ly/49pqHVM https://lnkd.in/gwJze8hY

Applications are now being accepted for the Rural Tourism Marketing and Production Grants! Applicants may request up to $50,000 in grant funding for content creation such as photos, videos, or written content to use for destination promotion. Find more details, view the recorded informational webinar, or apply here: https://bit.ly/49pqHVM

We'd like to thank Brad Jones for his incredible leadership and dedication as Board Chair of the State of Washington Tourism over the past year. His vision and commitment have been instrumental in guiding our work and we are so grateful for his service. As we look to the future, please join us in welcoming Cliff Myers, CMP / CDME as our new Board Chair!

When it all comes together for the perfect night. Cows, comets, and corks - anything for our pals at State of Washington Tourism. Farm-to-table magic we hosted for UK Media, featuring some fabulous partners: Chad White, Liberty Lake Wine Cellars and Owens Farms.