If U.S. trade policy seems to shift by the week, the economic costs for trade-dependent states like Washington are steadily piling up. At the ports of Seattle and Tacoma, inbound container traffic ...

Last year, FIFA President Gianni Infantino likened this year’s World Cup to “104 Super Bowls.” With the soccer tournament a month away, that’s feeling like a stretch. In Seattle, which will host six ...

Tourism in Seattle and King County saw a slight decline in 2025, though local leaders and industry officials are optimistic about a rebound as the region prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA ...

New data showcases the strength of Seattle’s tourism industry last year, having welcomed 2.4 million international visitors from countries like Canada, South Korea and Ukraine. According to new data ...

SEATTLE — Tourism in Seattle is bouncing back following the pandemic, but while the city is celebrating the increase, tourism leaders are also worried about what the future could hold. From the Space ...

A new group has come forward to do what Washington can’t afford to do – promote the state to tourists and businesses. Tourism is the fourth-largest industry in Washington, worth about $15 billion and ...