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Tourism Skillshop

The Tourism Skillshop webinar series is one of many programs from State of Washington Tourism (SWT). Launched in April 2022, the Skillshop is a key component of industry advocacy and education for tourism stakeholders in Washington.

Each webinar highlights a specific issue or skill for tourism professionals to discuss with industry experts. SWT hosts these live webinars on the third or fourth Thursday of every month from 10 to 11 a.m.

These webinars are moderated by SWT’s Matthew Ozuna and are free and open to all tourism stakeholders. All skillshops are recorded and shared with registrants, as well as made available to view on the SWT YouTube channel.

Upcoming Webinars

Feb. 19: Tourism Partnerships and Community Engagement for America250 | Register Here

Join SWT on Thursday, Feb. 19, at 10 a.m. to discuss resources for America25O, the official commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The commemoration is designed to be inclusive, representing the diverse backgrounds and experiences of the people who have shaped the United States.

Webinar attendees will learn how to collaborate on and promote America250 programs and events from communities and organizers in Washington State. They will receive marketing materials and planning tools, including a toolkit, logo, videos, and social media tiles. The Washington State Historical Society and other America250 partners will serve as industry experts and guest speakers for this webinar.

Tourism Skillshops are free to attend. All webinars are recorded and shared with registrants and posted to SWT’s YouTube channel. For questions, please email Matthew Ozuna. Sign up for SWT’s Industry Update newsletter and follow SWT on LinkedIn to register for upcoming Skillshops. 

Past Webinars

Past webinar topics have covered everything from planning for agritourism in rural communities to dark sky tourism, as well as:

Browse All Recordings on SWT’s YouTube channel.

An example of a Skillshop can be viewed below.