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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.

State Report

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.

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
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Travel’s Impact Benefits Every State

See how travel plays a critical role in powering economic vitality in every state.

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Help our Travel Action Network spread the word and educate leaders about critical travel industry priorities.

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