Tourism Industry Resources for Partners
We love working with our local partners and sharing information! Keep reading to find out more.
[Curious about how tourism benefits all of Whatcom County? Watch this video.]
Partner benefits and opportunities abound. Becoming a Partner of Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism enables you to tap into the thriving visitor industry in Whatcom County.
To assist our visitors, local partners, and employees, Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism maintains a Travel Advisory landing page with links to the latest information on a variety of travel resources.
We send out regular newsletters featuring the latest national data, local initiatives, and more.
Read some previous newsletters and subscribe here: Local Email Archive
Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism supports Sustainable Connections in their ongoing Think Local First campaigns that encourages uplifting local businesses.
- State of Washington Tourism works with regional and local destination marketing organizations to feed visitor interest through marketing our state.
- Washington Hospitality Association supports our hospitality businesses and workers in a variety of ways.
- Washington State Governor's Office press release and news list provides the most recent updates from that office.
- Visit our Services page for access to other business organizations and resources.
Take the course and become an ambassador!
Whether you work in hospitality, retail, public services, or simply love sharing your passion for our beautiful region, this course will equip you with insights into how tourism shapes our economy and community, and the knowledge and confidence to make every visitor’s experience memorable!
This training is designed to be engaging and interactive, featuring:
- Short, engaging lessons, quizzes, and activities
- Local knowledge you can use in visitor interactions
- Insights into how tourism shapes our economy and community
Approximate time to complete: 20-30 minutes. You can save your progress and return at any point.
