9a Memo

PORT OF SEATTLE 
MEMORANDUM 

COMMISSION AGENDA                   Item No.:          9 
STAFF BRIEFING 
Date of Meeting:        August 3, 2010 
DATE:      July 28, 2010 
TO:         Tay Yoshitani, Chief Executive Officer 
FROM:     Jane Kilburn, Director of Public Affairs 
SUBJECT:   Policy Roundtable on Tourism 

BACKGROUND: 
The Port Commission is hosting a roundtable discussion on the topic: "What role should the
Port of Seattle play in advancing tourism in King County and Washington State?" 
BRIEFING OUTLINE: 
A short presentation will cover 2009 economic impacts of tourism in the state, the structure of
the tourism program in the state, some basic facts about current funding, and a brief outline of
the Port's role in international tourism. 
Following this presentation, roundtable participants representing the tourism industry will give
brief introductions, followed by the roundtable discussion with commissioners. 
The roundtable will begin at 2:30 p.m.

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