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Celebrate National Travel + Tourism


Tourism supports 10,060 jobs and generates $886.7 million dollars in Pierce County. Tourism means business: for existing companies and new development. You are a part of this important economic driver. 

To celebrate the many faces and facets of our industry, the TRCVB partnered with destination marketing organizations from around the state to nominate tourism ambassadors. These ambassadors are spreading the message of why tourism matters.

Show locals why your business and tourism matters. Download the poster of your community’s tourism ambassador to display in your business or share the video via social media:

Fife
Joe Burgi, Greg Burgi and Dan Nelson, Pick Quick Burgers + Drive In
Watch the video | Download the poster

Gig Harbor
Mike Runion and Travis Guterson, 7 Seas Brewing
Watch the video | Download the poster

Lakewood
Jan Jensen, Lakewold Gardens

Puyallup
Ken Hojem, Puyallup Fair + Events Center
Watch the video | Download the poster

Sumner
Dave Radcliffe, The Old Cannery Furniture Warehouse

Tacoma
Monique Trudnowski, Adriatic Grill

Tourism Facts

Tourism is the fourth largest industry in the state of Washington. In 2011:
  • Total direct visitor spending in Washington was $16.4 billion
  • Visitors to Washington generated nearly $1.8 billion in local/state tax revenue
  • Tourism supported nearly 150,900 jobs in Washington with $4.5 billion in earnings

Source: Travel Impacts Study by Dean Runyan Associates

Visit WhyTourismMatters.com to learn more about what you can do to support tourism.


Tourism Matters