SEATTLE— The Port of Seattle has a new $50,000 program to support tourism development across Washington state by jointly promoting use of Port facilities via a new Co-operative Tourism Promotion Program. The program was created to enhance our region’s attractiveness as a tourist destination by promoting tourist options throughout the state for visitors who use the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Port cruise terminals or marinas.
“The Port of Seattle is looking to promote great destinations within our state that travelers have yet to hear about, or need to discover when visiting here,” said Port of Seattle Commission President John Creighton. “By getting visitors to those destinations from Anacortes to Zillah that they might have normally missed, we’re boosting jobs throughout our region, a goal of our Century Agenda.”
The Port intends to provide matching support to non-profit organizations in promoting their destination to visitors. Applicants can apply for up to $10,000.00. Port funds can only be used for advertising, publicizing, or otherwise distributing information for the purpose of attracting visitors to the destination to increase tourism expenditures. No Port funds can be used to underwrite general or capital expenses associated with a tourism event or projects already in progress.
The application, FAQ’s and introductory letter for the program are available on the Port's website. Completed applications must be submitted electronically to application@portseattle.org by Thursday, March 31, 2016. If you have questions about this program or the application, please contact Patti Denny, denny.p@portseattle.org.
About the Port of Seattle
Founded in 1911, The Port owns and operates Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, two cruise ship terminals, one grain terminal, a public cargo terminal, four public marinas, and manages a number of real estate assets for financial return and economic advantage. The port’s operations currently help create nearly 200,000 jobs and $7 billion in wages throughout the region. Over the next 21 years, the port’s “Century Agenda” seeks to create an additional 100,000 jobs through economic growth while becoming the nation’s leading green and energy-efficient port. Learn more at www.portseattle.org.
