Tourism is the fourth largest industry in Washington State, employing more than 182,700 workers and generating $21.4 billion in annual spending.
Recognizing the importance of tourism to the state’s economy, the state legislature established the Tourism Marketing Authority (TMA) to create a framework for funding a statewide marketing plan using a combination of state and private funds as set forth in RCW 43.384 and for overseeing its execution.
TMA Documents
Members List (PDF)
Meetings and Agendas
2018-19 Meeting Schedule:
Oct. 31, 2018 – Special Board Meeting
Agenda
The Washington Tourism Marketing Authority (WTMA) will hold a Special Meeting via teleconference at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 31. A conference line has been set up for any interested members of the public to dial into the conference, which will discuss and potentially approve the contract with the Washington Tourism Alliance (WTA). If approved, the contract will be sent to the state contracting office for review and a potential Sole Source Contract.
The dial in information follows:
The call in number for the conference bridge is: (360) 407-3780
PIN Code: 750991#
Participant Telephone Dial Pad Commands
*0 – Operator Assistance
*6 – Mute/Un-Mute Own Line
Alternately, members of the public may attend a meeting at Commerce’s Seattle office to sit in on the phone call. This meeting will be held at the Westin Exchange, 2001 6th Ave, Suite 2600, Seattle, Washington. This a secure building so please allow extra time to go through Security. You will need proper photo identification and need to tell the officer you are here for the WTMA meeting in Commerce.
Jan. 10, 2019
May 3, 2019
Meetings are held around the state and the location and meeting time will be included in the agenda for that meeting.
Past 2018 TMA Meetings:
Aug. 30, 2018 – Agenda | Minutes (PDFs)
Sea-Tac Airport, Port of Seattle Conference Center – Beijing Room
Oct. 12, 2018 – Agenda |
Hilton SeaTac Airport, Columbia Room
Tourism Links
Contact Information
If you have questions pertaining to the Tourism Marketing Authority or Washington’s tourism sector, please contact:
Lynn Longan
lynn.longan@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: (360) 725-2674
Robb Zerr
robb.zerr@commerce.wa.gov
Phone: (206) 256-6111