Seattle Tourism News
Visit Seattle Launches Emerald, a Custom AI Travel Genius Powered by GuideGeek
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stolen 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.
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.
Virgin Atlantic showcases 787 Dreamliner on London Heathrow-Seattle route
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.
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.
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.