Bellevue Boost

Destination Business Meet-Ups

Bellevue Boost is Visit Bellevue's meet-up series with expert panelists speaking on hot topics in tourism and hospitality. Each Bellevue Boost is free to attend with RSVP. 

November 19, 2025: Accessibility in Bellevue

Visit Bellevue has partnered with Wheel The World to verify 25 businesses for accessibility! We're working to make Bellevue more accessible, join our November Bellevue Boost to learn more! We will be introducing a fundraising campaign that runs from November 19th through Giving Tuesday (Dec. 2) 

Panelists: Alden Gibbs, Bellevue Accessibility Advocate and Model; Sharon Cini, ADA, TItle VI, Equal Opportunity Officer at City of Bellevue; Wheel the World, Accessible Travel Partner

August 7, 2025: Welcoming International Travelers

Panelists: Annie Sim, Chief Eating Officer at The Table Less Traveled; Henning Nopper, General Manager at Hyatt Regency Bellevue; Nick Leonti, Director of Tourism Development at Port of Seattle; Brad Jones, Executive Director of Visit Bellevue

April 3, 2025: Social Media

Panelists: Anthony and Marlie Love, Traveling While Black; Erin James, Director of Marketing & PR at Ascend Hospitality Group; Sandy Vo, Executive Director of BelRed Arts District Community Alliance; Trey Jackson, Marketing Manager at Visit Bellevue

February 19, 2025: Marketing to Visitors & Locals

Panelists: Jennifer Leavitt, Senior Vice President of Marketing at The Bellevue Collection; Matt King, Director of Sales and Marketing at InterContinental Seattle Bellevue; Norman Wu, Chief Executive Officer at Conscious Hospitality Group; Anna Yan, Communications Manager at Visit Bellevue.