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    Charity Choice Invitational Gymnastics Competition Takes to the Mats at the GTCC

    Friday, February 5, 2021 11:00 AM by Travel Tacoma

    Tacoma, Wash. (Feb. 5, 2021) – Charity Choice Invitational gymnastics competition will be the first major event at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center (GTCC) since the beginning of COVID restrictions
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    New and Familiar Holiday Traditions in Tacoma and Pierce County

    Tuesday, December 1, 2020 9:00 AM by Travel Tacoma

    Tacoma, Wash. (Dec. 1, 2020) – In a year filled with challenges to the continuity of celebrations and traditions, the Holidays can offer the chance to retain or regain a sense of magic, wonder and
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    Marriott Tacoma Downtown Hotel Opens, Signaling a Bright Future for Meetings, Events and Travel

    Friday, November 20, 2020 9:00 AM by Travel Tacoma

    Tacoma, Wash. (Nov. 20, 2020) – With the grand opening of the new Marriott Tacoma Downtown hotel on Nov. 18, Tacoma’s downtown has transformed into a more desirable and vibrant destination to welcome
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    New Marriott Tacoma Downtown Opens In The Heart Of Downtown

    Friday, November 20, 2020 8:00 AM by Travel Tacoma

    The full-service hotel connects to the Greater Tacoma Convention Center and boasts views of the Tacoma Waterfront and Mt. Rainier. [Tacoma, WA] (November 20, 2020) - The 304-room Marriott Tacoma
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    Pierce County Restaurant Rally offers discounts to diners and relief to restaurants

    Monday, November 2, 2020 3:00 PM by Travel Tacoma

    Tacoma, Wash. (Nov. 2, 2020) – Pierce County, in partnership with Tacoma-Pierce County Chamber, Washington Hospitality Association and Travel Tacoma – Mount Rainier Tourism and Sports today announced
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    NCAA® Selects Chambers Creek Regional Park for 2022 Division II Cross Country Championships

    Thursday, October 22, 2020 10:00 AM by Travel Tacoma

    More than 500 student-athletes will travel to Pierce County to compete for national cross country championships in November 2022 Tacoma, Wash. (Oct. 22, 2020) Travel Tacoma – Mt. Rainier Tourism
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    Cultivate Wonder and Care in Tacoma this October

    Monday, October 5, 2020 1:00 PM by Travel Tacoma

    October 2020 marks the 19th anniversary of Tacoma Arts Month and, during this unprecedented year, as we face economic, health, and racial equity crises, Tacoma’s creative community is sharing out a
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    Greater Tacoma Convention Center Approved to Reopen for Meetings

    Wednesday, September 23, 2020 5:00 PM by Travel Tacoma

    Governor Announces Reopening Guidelines September 23, 2020 —Tacoma, Washington – Governor Inslee announced guidelines for convention centers as part of Washington’s Safe Start reopening plan, allowing
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    Tacoma Museum District to Reopen to the Public Beginning September 25

    Friday, September 11, 2020 3:00 PM by Travel Tacoma

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 11, 2020 Washington State Historical Society, Tacoma Art Museum, Museum of Glass, LeMay - America’s Car Museum, Children’s Museum of Tacoma, Foss Waterway Seaport
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    GAS Postpones Tacoma Conference to 2022

    Tuesday, September 1, 2020 10:00 AM by Travel Tacoma

    Seattle, WA – The Glass Art Society (GAS), along with partners Travel Tacoma – Mt. Rainier Tourism and Sports and Museum of Glass, announce the postponement of their international conference scheduled
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