Travel's Impact on
Washington
In every state, travel strengthens economic growth, contributes to communities and so much more. In Washington, travel creates jobs, boosts the local economy and generates tax revenue benefitting all citizens.
Travel Works in Washington
Travel is an economic force, fueling growth and supporting the local economy and workforce in Washington.
Supports nearly
129K
Washington jobs
Generates
$1.1B
in state & local taxes
Contributes
$22.6B
to Washington's economy
Washington's
#10
employer
Our Recent Stops in Washington
We’ve been amplifying the industry’s impact across Washington by bringing together travel businesses, related stakeholders, the travel workforce and elected leaders to demonstrate first-hand how Travel Works for Washington.
Bellingham, WA
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined a group of travel industry leaders for a Travel Works Power Hour event in Bellingham, WA at the Whatcom Museum.
06/18/2024
Seattle, WA
Visit Seattle, the Port of Seattle, Expedia, and other local travel leaders held a roundtable with Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA) to discuss how infrastructure investments, like Seattle-Tacoma (Sea-Tac) Airport’s new International Arrivals Facility helped the airport expand international air service.
04/23/2019
Travel’s Impact Benefits Every State
See how travel plays a critical role in powering economic vitality in every state.
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