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X-WR-CALNAME:Olympia · education · Tuesday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Visit Seattle: Seattle Tourism Ambassador Program DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260922 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260923 DTSTAMP:20260815T053947Z UID:349683-1790035200-1790121599@wahospitality.org CATEGORIES:community,education DESCRIPTION:*** Third Party Event ***\nThe Seattle Tourism Ambassador cert ification teaches best practices to front-line employees and volunteers an d ensures that they understand their role in increasing tourism.\nThe obje ctive of our Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program is to foster a d estination-wide culture of quality service\, encouraging repeat business a nd turning visitors into advocates. \nBy becoming a credentialed Certifie d Tourism Ambassador™\, hospitality employees\, volunteers\, and communi ty members will have the resources and training necessary to create a more memorable visitor experience. \nThe curriculum consists of reading assign ments\, a half-day classroom session\, and an open-book exam. Upon success ful completion\, participants will earn the Certified Tourism Ambassador ™ designation and receive an industry-recognized professional credentia l and accompanying initials that can be used behind the person’s name to denote their commitment as a Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (e.g.\, Jim Smith\, CTA). The CTA logo may also be used on your organization’s webs ite and business cards/communications with approval. Annual renewal of certification is necessary to maintain your designation. \nAs a licensed A ccredited Provider\, Visit Seattle presents the official CTA designation o n behalf of the Tourism Ambassador Institute®\, the oversight body for th e certification program. \nThere is a one-time\, non-refundable\, non-tran sferrable enrollment fee of $45 per person and an annual renewal fee of $3 5 (discounted to $25 for early renewals). \nCertification enrollment is op en to anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in the tourism ind ustry or in serving locals and visitors (leisure travelers\, business travelers\, spectators\, attendees\, etc.). This includes but is not limit ed to people who represent: \n\nAirports\nAttractions & Activities (muse um\, cultural\, gaming\, sports\, etc.)\nCity/County/State Government (m ayors\, city council\, police)\nConvention Centers / Event Centers\nDownto wn Merchants\nEducation (universities\, community colleges\, high school s)\nHospitals (information desk\; patient services)\nHotel / Lodging ( hotel/motel\, Airbnb\, B&B\, RV park\, etc.)\nRealtors\nRestaurants (ups cale\, café\, etc.)\nLounges / Nightlife\nShopping / Retail (malls\, dist ricts\, etc.)\nFacilities / Arenas (sporting events\, festivals\, etc.)\nT ransportation (shuttle\, cab\, rideshare\, public transit\, etc.)\nTourism Entities (DMO\, CVB\, Chamber\, etc.)\nWorkforce Development\nEconomic Development\nResidents / Volunteers\n\nTo register or learn more: Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program – Visit Seattle LAST-MODIFIED:20260815T053947Z URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/visit-seattle-seattle-tourism-ambassad or-program-2-2-7/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=olym pia-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Washington Hospitality Association X-SOURCE-URL:https://wahospitality.org/blog/event/olympia-government-affai rs-regional-meeting END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Beyond the Day-to-Day: What Drives the Value of Your Hospitality B usiness DTSTART:20260922T170000Z DTEND:20260922T180000Z DTSTAMP:20260903T011837Z UID:352595-1790071200-1790074800@wahospitality.org CATEGORIES:education DESCRIPTION:What is your restaurant or lodging business really worth and w hat could be quietly reducing its value? This webinar isn’t only about s elling your business- it’s about protecting your business long-term and making more informed decisions – today. \nJoin Oliver Kotelnikov\, direc tor of IBA’s Hospitality Industry Transaction Division\, for a practical look at Washington’s current hospitality market\, including what busine sses are selling for\, which operations are in demand and what buyers want . \n\nLearn about:\nHidden deal killers\nCostly lease terms\nDeferred main tenance and other risks\nStrategies for planning ahead\nExploring transiti on options\nAnd more!\n\nLive Q&A to follow: Bring your questions to the l ive Q&A and get practical guidance from an expert who understands the real ities of hospitality business transactions in Washington. Whether a sale i s on the horizon or years away\, you’ll gain practical insights to stren gthen your business and protect its value. 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