Tourism/Visitors Cluster

A 2002 study on Washington’s tourism industry revealed that travel spending generates an estimated $760 million in state and local tax revenues annually, and King, Pierce, and Snohomish are the top 3 counties for travel spending in the state. The large workforce employed by this cluster, and training programs, such as South Seattle Community College’s top ranked Culinary Arts Program, give this cluster significant growth potential.

Cluster Strategy Development
In 2008, the Prosperity Partnership is conducting cluster strategy development for the Tourism/Visitors cluster, including 1) economic data collection and analysis, 2) recruitment and facilitation of a working group that is representative of the cluster’s diverse stakeholders and 3) the creation of a report based on tangible recommendations from the groups that indicate specific steps, timelines and implementation responsibility.

Working Group Meetings
Roster | Project Schedule

Meeting #3, September 10, 2008
Agenda
Data Analysis, Part II - PowerPoint presentation
Data Analysis, Part II - Handout
Objectives, Goals and Preliminary Strategies
Washington State Convention Center Expansion
Regional Tourism Initiatives
Draft Cluster Map II

Meeting #2, July 17, 2008
Agenda
Meeting Summary
Preliminary Data Analysis - PowerPoint presentation
Preliminary Data Analysis - Handout
Draft Cluster Map

Meeting #1, June 26, 2008
Agenda
Meeting Summary


Contact
For more information, contact Eric Schinfeld, eschinfeld@psrc.org, 206-971-3053