Member Toolbox

Learn more about the Tacoma Regional Convention + Visitor Bureau’s collaborative marketing efforts and the tourism industry’s impact in Pierce County.

Tools to build success

Membership FAQ
Here you will find answers to the most asked membership questions.

2012 Strategic + Business Plan
The Strategic + Business Plan includes CORE and TPA initiatives the TRCVB is undertaking to maximize the opportunities before it. It includes goals and what we strive to achieve. And it includes you. Welcome to our team!

2012 Board of Directors + Business Partners
View a current list of TRCVB Board of Directors and business partners. The TRCVB is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors representing a cross-section of the tourism industry.

Hotels: Book Your Stay module on traveltacoma.com
We've partnered with ARES [Advanced Reservation System, Inc] to provide hotels with the opportunity to sell room nights on traveltacoma.com. Learn how your hotel can participate in the program.

Attractions: Book Your Stay module on traveltacoma.com
We've partnered with ARES [Advanced Reservation System, Inc] to provide attractions with the opportunity to sell tickets on traveltacoma.com. Your attraction's tickets can be sold ala carte or as part of bundled travel package including overnight stays at local hotels. Learn how your attraction can participate in the program.

Pierce County Travel Impacts + Visitor Volume, 1991-2011p
This study documents the economic significance of the travel industry in Pierce County from 1991 through 2011. Study released March 2012.

Washington State Travel Impacts + Visitor Volume, 1991-2010p
This study documents the economic significance of the travel industry in the 39 counties of Washington state from 1991-2010. These findings show the level of travel spending by those traveling to and through the state and the impact this spending has on the economy in terms of earnings, employment, and tax revenue.

New Per Diem Rates in Effect on Oct. 1, 2011
The General Services Administration recently released the 2012 per diem rates for lodging, meals and incidental expenses for federal employees traveling on official business. The rates for the standard continental United States remained unchanged at $77 per day for lodging and $46 daily for M&IE. For non-standard areas (NSAs) only lodging rates were adjusted. Check out the link above for Pierce County rates.

WSDOR Lodging Information, Rate + Changes
Lodging businesses may be required to report transient rental income, the special hotel/motel taxes, the convention and trade center taxes, and the tourism promotion area charges. Get the info you need to make sure your lodging business is in compliance with Washington State law.

Local Sales Tax Change [PC RTA Tax Reporting Change]
Local sales tax changes effective April 1, 2009 affect Pierce County lodging businesses.