Accolades & Affiliations

See the accolades, awards and affiliations of Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority.

We’re honored, to say the least.

About Us We’re here to help visitors create memorable experiences. Memories that translate to repeat visits, tax savings… Learn More
Who We Are Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority (RTA) is the official destination marketing organization for Seattle's Southside including… Learn More
What We Do Seattle Southside RTA is a national award–winning destination marketing organization. We believe that the best way… Learn More
Board of Directors & Committees The SeaTac City Council appoints RTA board members from a pool of Tourism Promotion Area (TPA)… Learn More
Meeting Minutes & Schedule Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority is dedicated to upholding the principles and ethics detailed in the… Learn More
Strategic Plan Working with local civic and business leaders, we’ve developed a strategic plan focusing on activities with… Learn More

Awards

State of Washington Tourism (SWT), 2024, Outstanding Marketing Program Read more

W3 GOLD Awards, 2024, Gold: Branded Content - Travel & Tourism Read more

W3 GOLD Awards, 2024, Gold: Video Series - Travel & Lifestyle Read more

Silver Stella Awards, 2024, Northstar Meetings Group, recognizing the Business Development Scholarship program, which manages and pays for hotel and venue-sales professionals to attend industry conventions and trade shows, connecting them directly with potential clients. Read more

Best Places to Work, 2024, Puget Sound Business Journal

PhotoShelter StoryTeller Award, The Impact Driver: Most Results-Driven Marketing Campaign, 2024, Read more

People's Voice Winner in Video; Travel & Lifestyle, 2024 Webby Awards Internet Celebration Read more

GOLD American Advertising Awards, 2024, Online Film, Video, and Sound - Internet Commercial Campaign

Best Use of Design, 2023, City Nation Place Read more

Best Places to Work, 2023, Puget Sound Business Journal Read more

Meagan McGuire Selected as Smart Women in Meetings, 2023, Smart Meetings Magazine

Best Use of Design, 2023, City Nation Place Read more

Platinum Choice Winner, 2023, Smart Meetings Magazine Read more

Government Finance Officers Association, Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Finance Reporting, Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 2019


Affiliations

Association of Washington Cities

Destination Marketing Association International

Greater Seattle Business Association

HelmsBriscoe

Hotel Sales and Marketing Association International

International Live Events Associations

Meeting Professionals International (MPI) Washington State Chapter

National Association of Catering & Events

National Tour Association

National Association of Sports Commissions

Professional Convention Management Association

Public Relations Society of America (PRSA)

Religious Conference Management Association

Reunion Friendly Network

Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce

Seattle Sports Commission

Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce

Society of Government Meeting Planners

Washington Society of Association Executives

Washington State Destination Marketing Organization

Washington Tourism Authority

Your Military Reunion Connection

More About Who We Are

Strategic Plan

Working with local civic and business leaders, we’ve developed a strategic plan focusing on activities with the largest return on investment for attracting groups, tourists and business travelers to Seattle Southside.

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Careers

There’s opportunity in Seattle Southside. As a Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority employee, you’ll enjoy competitive pay, benefits packages, generous leave programs and the satisfaction of doing work that helps make Seattle Southside a great place to stay, play, eat and explore.

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