 Walkable, Compact Downtown
In Seattle’s safe, vibrant, compact downtown, everything is close at hand. Dozens of major hotels—with more than 5,900 committable rooms—are within an 11-block radius of the centrally located Seattle Convention Center, as are numerous restaurants, attractions, and meeting facilities. Having all these amenities within easy reach means attendees can maximize their time in town and also enjoy significant savings on transportation. |
 Attendees Love Seattle
Seattle, with its endless pre and post options, appeals to everyone. While here, attendees are able to explore before, during, or after the event with a variety of activities and attractions, from renowned shops, restaurants, and bars to breathtaking outdoor sights, cultural landmarks, and museums—all within a stone’s throw of the city’s world-class hotels and meeting venues. |
 Acclaimed Expertise and Support
An award-winning destination marketing organization, Visit Seattle has been recognized for its outstanding service by meeting and event professionals and media alike. In fact, more than 68 percent of groups who have booked an event in the upcoming years are repeat clients. Visit Seattle is your go-to resource for facilitating exceptional events and meetings from beginning to end. Our knowledgeable, qualified staff can help with all of your needs, including site selection, destination literature, attendance promotion, convention planning, liaison with civic officials, local publicity, and much more. |
 Dedication to Green
Hold your convention, meeting or event in a city that lives, breathes, and is green. Seattle is at the forefront of the green movement, with forward-thinking efforts in recycling, composting, water and energy conservation, organic dining, and eco-friendly transportation. Attendees can stay in a LEED-certified hotel, enjoy a locally-sourced meal, drink from 100 percent compostable water cups, and ride a hybrid bus. Visit Seattle and the Seattle Convention Center can work with you to find more ways to lessen your meeting’s environmental impact. |
 Online Planning Toolkit
Our expert Convention Services team has gathered useful resources and tools online so you can plan your event whenever you want. With the click of a mouse or the touch of a screen, meeting and event professionals can order brochures and visitor guides, search for services and suppliers, manage hotel room blocks and reservations, download maps, easily submit an RFP, request photos and videos for event collateral, or get tips on how to make the event a success. Find all of these convenient tools and more in the Meeting & Event Professional Toolkit. |