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Statewide Launch of TREAD Map App Planned for Spring 2022

The one-stop resource propelled by recreationists and land management agencies will help manage recreational flow and provide real-time travel advisories for State of Washington visitors SEATTLE (February 15, 2022) State of Washington Tourism, in partnership with TREAD (Trails, Recreation, Education, Advocacy, and Development) and Dharma Maps, plans to make its robust location-based app available for public use across Washington this spring, in time for the warm-weather recreation and travel season. The TREAD Map App is a one-stop resource that provides real-time trail and recreational data, updates and advisories.

Washington Tourism Alliance Unveils New Brand

SEATTLE (January 4, 2022) – State of Washington Tourism (SWT), previously known as the Washington Tourism Alliance (WTA), today launched a refreshed brand and tourism marketing program. “The State of Washington” will replace Experience WA is the consumer facing brand, and a complementary industry identity, State of Washington Tourism, will align public and industry facing programs.

IITA Steps to Success Travel Trade Webinar featuring Jennifer Ackerson

On January 19th from 10:00am to 11:30am, State of Washington Tourism is excited to present the first virtual workshop in the three part program, International Inbound Travel Association (IITA) Steps to Success. This tourism training program will provide clear and achievable steps to obtain international business via inbound travel to help build sustainable year-around business post-covid. In an uncertain landscape, diversifying your business strategies has never been more important.

Washington Tourism Alliance Announces New Rural Tourism Support Program

SEATTLE (November 11, 2021) – The Washington Tourism Alliance (WTA) is launching a new Rural Tourism Support (RTS) program, and has selected Tri-County Economic Development District (TEDD) in Northeastern Washington as its inaugural destination partner through a competitive process and review by a panel of industry experts. The RTS program will serve as a seminal phase of development for communities across the state and as a strategic element in the WTA’s broader destination development programming.

WTA Seeks Content Manager

The WTA is seeking qualified applicants for a new Content Manager position. Click here for the job description. If you are interested and you meet the selection criteria please respond with a resume and cover letter to wtainfo@industry.stateofwatourism.com.

WTA Seeks Public Relations Manager

The WTA is seeking qualified applicants for a new Public Relations Manager position. Click here for the job description. If you are interested and you meet the selection criteria please respond with a resume and cover letter to wtainfo@industry.stateofwatourism.com.

WTA Seeks Content Manage

The WTA is seeking qualified applicants for a new Content Manager position. Click here for the job description. If you are interested and you meet the selection criteria please respond with a resume and cover letter and prior to 5 p.m., July 16, 2021.

Washington State Destination Publicity Program – Request for Proposal

The Washington Tourism Alliance is initiating a Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify a qualified travel PR agency that will work with WTA staff to create a robust travel publicity program for Washington State. Click here for the RFP.