https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/seattle tourism/ Seattle Tourism News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T09:22:02+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visit-seattle-launches-emerald-a-custom-ai-travel-genius-powered-by-guidege/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/visit-seattle-launches-emerald-a-custom-ai-travel-genius-powered-by-guidege/ With unrivaled natural beauty, world-class attractions, major sports teams, a thriving arts and culture scene, and culinary delights around every corner, there is an abundance of adventures for all kinds of visitors to the Seattle area. Luckily, a new AI tool is making it easier than ever to navigate the destination. Emerald is an AI travel genius recently launched by Visit Seattle, the official destination marketing organization for Seattle and King County, and powered by GuideGeek artificial intelligence technology from Matador Network. This new tool provides visitors with instant, custom recommendations and travel planning assistance. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 05:08:43 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-arrivals-facility-at-seattle-tacoma-international-airport/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/new-arrivals-facility-at-seattle-tacoma-international-airport/ Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has revealed a new international arrivals facility. Aiming to be the best-connected airport in the world, the new facility redefines the passenger experience for travellers. Mon, 14 Mar 2022 01:06:17 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-to-launch-seattle-route-this-month/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/qatar-airways-to-launch-seattle-route-this-month/ Qatar Airways will bring forward the launch of its four weekly flights to Seattle from March to January 29th. The airline will operate a four-times weekly service on a Boeing 777. Mon, 04 Jan 2021 06:17:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-launches-new-flights-to-seattle/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-launches-new-flights-to-seattle/ Singapore Airlines has continued its expansion of non-stop services to the US with the departure of flight SQ28 to Seattle this morning. The flight departed Changi International Airport earlier and is scheduled to arrive at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport today, at 09:05 local time. Tue, 03 Sep 2019 09:33:36 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/port-of-seattle-explores-new-facilities-as-passenger-numbers-rise/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/port-of-seattle-explores-new-facilities-as-passenger-numbers-rise/ This year, the Port of Seattle will host the three largest cruise vessels on the West Coast, leading with the arrival of the Royal Caribbean Ovation of the Seas - with 4,180 passengers. Wed, 21 Aug 2019 09:54:14 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/port-of-seattle-welcomes-record-number-of-cruise-passengers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/port-of-seattle-welcomes-record-number-of-cruise-passengers/ The Port of Seattle is celebrating 20 years serving the cruise industry and this 2018 season, welcomed 1,114,888 million revenue passengers through its cruise terminals. Wed, 28 Nov 2018 05:23:19 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-to-fly-direct-to-seattle-from-next-summer/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/singapore-airlines-to-fly-direct-to-seattle-from-next-summer/ Seattle will become the fifth US city in Singapore Airlines’ route network – and the fourth to be served non-stop from Singapore - when new flights are introduced next year. Thu, 01 Nov 2018 06:47:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stole-plane-crashes-near-seattle-following-joyriding-incident/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/stole-plane-crashes-near-seattle-following-joyriding-incident/ A stolen plane has crashed on the south of Ketron Island, near Seattle, after an apparent joyriding incident. The plane, a Horizon Air Q400, came down after what was called an “unauthorised take-off” by authorities. Sat, 11 Aug 2018 08:28:09 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomas-cook-airlines-launches-new-manchester-seattle-route/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/thomas-cook-airlines-launches-new-manchester-seattle-route/ Thomas Cook Airlines’ inaugural flight from Manchester airport to Seattle has departed during an American jazz-themed event. Mon, 28 May 2018 06:29:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-showcases-787-dreamliner-on-london-heathrow-to-seattle-rout/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/virgin-atlantic-showcases-787-dreamliner-on-london-heathrow-to-seattle-rout/ Virgin Atlantic is flying a new daily service between London Heathrow and Seattle replacing the flight currently operated by joint venture partner Delta Air Lines. The new service is operated by the airline’s newest, most fuel efficient aircraft, the Boeing 787-9, and will add more than 40,000 extra seats each year between the two cities. Tue, 28 Mar 2017 08:14:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seattle-breaks-alaska-cruise-ship-records/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/seattle-breaks-alaska-cruise-ship-records/ Breaking all Seattle records, almost 960,000 visitors will join 203 cruise ships this summer to sail from Seattle in Washington State to Alaska, making Seattle the USA’s capital for these cruise experiences. The cruise industry to Alaska started in 1999 with just six sailings and has now has grown into a business valued at over £300 million with 11 premium vessels to choose from this year. Wed, 08 Jun 2016 08:42:39 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/port-of-seattle-to-explore-aviation-biofuel-options/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/port-of-seattle-to-explore-aviation-biofuel-options/ The Port of Seattle, Alaska Airlines and Boeing are partnering to move toward a significant environmental goal: powering all flights by all airlines at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport with sustainable aviation biofuel. Sea-Tac is the first United States airport to lay out a long-term roadmap to incorporate aviation biofuel into its infrastructure in a cost-effective, efficient manner. Wed, 23 Dec 2015 11:19:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-relocate-to-seattle/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/expedia-to-relocate-to-seattle/ Expedia has selected architecture firm Bohlin Cywinski Jackson to design its new 40-acre waterfront campus in Seattle. Expedia plans to relocate to the new campus in the City of Seattle from its current location in downtown Bellevue by 2018. Expedia’s future campus is ideally situated at the north end of Seattle’s waterfront, which is in the midst of a billion dollar redevelopment and re-emergence as a world-class park, and located just minutes from downtown Seattle and along the Elliott Bay shoreline. Sun, 09 Aug 2015 09:18:03 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sub-pop-partners-with-hotel-max-in-seattle/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sub-pop-partners-with-hotel-max-in-seattle/ Hotel Max, located at 620 Stewart Street in Downtown Seattle, has partnered with Sub Pop Records, the city’s influential record label, to upgrade the rooms on the fifth floor of the hotel. Furthermore, the hotel will support the Experience Music Project’s new ‘Women Who Rock’ exhibition, by offering a unique ‘I Love Rock n’ Roll’ getaway package. Tue, 03 Sep 2013 08:14:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/washington-state-delegation-visits-london/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/washington-state-delegation-visits-london/ Port commissioner John Creighton has led a delegation of nine representatives from the Port of Seattle, Seattle’s Conventions & Visitors Bureau and private sector companies to London. The tourism industry in Washington State has pulled together to form an industry-led and industry-funded tourism promotion programme, separate from state government, called Washington Tourism Alliance. Tue, 25 Sep 2012 15:33:52 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/citypass-getaway-six-terrific-reasons-to-visit-seattle-this-spring/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/citypass-getaway-six-terrific-reasons-to-visit-seattle-this-spring/ Seattle — The music’s good, the coffee’s fine, and the natural beauty is stunning — all great incentives for visiting Seattle. If you need a little more encouragement before you pack your bags, however, we’ve got six additional reasons why a trip to the Emerald City makes for a perfect spring getaway. Wed, 28 Mar 2012 23:30:24 +0000