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. 

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.