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Responsible Travel

Photo credit (above): Greg Balkin / Courtesy of State of Washington TourismPort of Seattle's Responsible Travel HandbookIn an effort to advance conversations around tourism's impact on the environment, destination stewardship, and...

Mountain landscape with a turquoise alpine lake surrounded by rocky slopes, evergreen trees, and patches of snow under a blue sky.

Washington State Travel Recommendations

Whatever you're looking for in a travel experience, Washington state probably has it. The topography is as diverse as its residents. Desert? Rainforest? Ponderosa? Maritime climate and sea level adventures? Mountain air and a...

tour tourists exploring the washington state coast during sunset

Tourism Development

Supporting Statewide TourismPhoto Credit: Greg Balkin/ Courtesy of State of Washington TourismTourism is one of the most important and impactful industries for King County and Washington State as it generates billions in visitor s...

Tourism Spotlight SEA Airport Advertising Program

Annoucement: SEA Spotlight Ad ProgramThe Port of Seattle's Tourism Development team is evolving the long-running SEA Spotlight Ad Program into a Port-led Responsible Travel Campaign at SEA, launching in early 2026. This new initia...

Community festival with Asian dragon costumes

Tourism Marketing Support Program

Driving Responsible Tourism and Economic Growth TogetherIn alignment with the Port of Seattle's Century Agenda to "Advance this region as a leading tourism destination and business gateway," the Tourism Development team works to g...