Bellevue Magic Season

Bellevue has become the Holiday celebration epicenter of the Puget Sound and 2021 will be better than ever!

Snowflake Lane
See the regions most festive holiday show! Nightly Parade at 7 p.m. 
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Garden d'Lights 
Featuring over half a million sparkling lights at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. 
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Downtown Ice Rink
Presented by Symetra and located in Bellevue's downtown park.
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Bellevue Tourism Promotion Area Formation 

On December 7th, Bellevue’s hotel and lodging leaders will meet to discuss the petition for the formation of a new Tourism Promotion Area (TPA). When formed, the TPA will help drive visitor demand, aid development in the Tourism & Hospitality industry, and unlock resources for marketing and promotion.
Big Win for Washington Tourism

The U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) grants Washington State $10.7 million to create new opportunities within the travel, tourism, and outdoor recreation industry.


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Verifying Vaccines Just Got Easier

Washington State Department of Health (DOH) launched the new WAverify digital COVID-19 verification record system. The tool features an easy QR functionality to streamline guest verifications.

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2022 Law Changes Impacting the Hospitality Industry

These new laws are set to directly impact the hospitality industry in areas of minimum wage, employee contributions for long-term care, and single-use serviceware.

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Welcome Sheila Freeman

Visit Bellevue welcomes their new Communications Manager, Sheila Freeman, to the team! Connect with Sheila for earned media, public relations, and social media opportunities.

Festivals & Events Incubator

Visit Bellevue and the Bellevue Festivals & Events Council officially launched the new Bellevue Festival and Event Grant Program. This grant opportunity is intended to help attract, incubate, and grow Bellevue festivals and events. If you have the next great festival/event idea, we encourage you to apply!

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Happy Hour Passport Launches This Month!

We've partnered with the Bellevue Downtown Association and the Bellevue Chamber to promote a new Bellevue happy hour Passport. Passport holders can redeem Happy Hour beverages and small plate appetizers at participating locations throughout Bellevue. For more information or to participate, please contact Max Helden ASAP below or by phone. (385) 298-1836
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