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Our state’s iconic mountain, always at the center of photos, this year was also at the center of our attention. Travel Tacoma + Pierce County partnered with Visit Rainier to celebrate our much-loved

The annual Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) conference wrapped earlier this month and there was one question on everyone’s mind: How do tourism-related businesses reach travelers

In July, the tourism community mourned the loss of Stanley Selden. Stan had been a pillar of the community. When I started my role as CEO of Travel Tacoma and Pierce County in 2012, Stan was one of

If you haven’t been swept up in Pokémon Go fever, you’ve probably seen some of the thousands of people getting outside and exploring your city while trying to catch Pikachu, Jigglypuff, Zapdos and

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Five Questions with Stephanie Walsh, executive director of Lakewold Gardens in Lakewood: 1. How did you start working at Lakewold Gardens? I was at a point in my late twenties ready to add a new

The relationship between hotels and Airbnb is a complicated one, to say the least. In order to learn more about this evolving relationship from all angles, Travel Tacoma + Pierce County took part in a

This April, Pierce County dressed itself in 80-degree weather and put on a smile for its introduction to some major international markets. In partnership with BrandUSA and Visit Rainier, Travel Tacoma

With more craft distilleries than any other state, it’s expected that Washington distillers would also be the most forward-thinking with regard to their trade. Nowhere is that spirit more true that

We’ve all been hearing updates in bits and pieces, and in one-off stories about the status of certain hotel projects in Tacoma + Pierce County, but sometimes it’s good to step back and take a look at

As December is typically the time to reflect on the year gone by, January is the perfect time to look ahead. As we jump headlong into the New Year, here’s what we at Travel Tacoma + Pierce County are

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Travel marketers join forces to promote our National Parks Service during its 100th anniversary

Helping tourism businesses engage on social media

A Northwest life – well lived and well remembered

What Pokemon Go means for tourism

Five questions with Stephanie Walsh, executive director of Lakewold Gardens

Airbnb wants to improve relationships with the tourism community

Pierce County sets its sights overseas

The innovative spirit is alive and well at Heritage

The Pierce County hotel family is growing quickly

Seven things Tacoma + Pierce County should be excited for in 2016

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