Destinations from the State of Washington joined Brand USA for the South Korea MegaFam’s grand finale gala on November 3 at the Glasshouse in Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum. The MegaFam was attended by 30 top performing travel agents from South Korea, who explored various regions of the USA, including Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Seattle as the finale. Attendees were immersed in fun-spirited, interactive travel experiences that define each destination, and participants discovered the endless variety of experiences throughout the state.
Visit Bellevue put a spotlight on the city's luxury shopping and retail experiences that mark the destination as the premiere shopping capital of the Pacific Northwest.
Making her mark at Bellevue Fashion Week and fabulous events throughout the region, Galina Adzhigirey is a local fashion illustrator that attended with the Visit Bellevue team to capture each participant's glamour and beauty in rapid motion.
The personalized fashion sketches were a huge hit, with each attendee lining up to get their custom artwork done within minutes. Oohs and ahhs filled the room, astounded by Galina's talent, cementing Bellevue into their memories.
The artwork was placed in a Visit Bellevue branded gift bag, featuring destination materials and generous in-kind gifts from The Bellevue Collection. The experience was a major highlight of the evening.
Delegates from Visit Bellevue, Visit Bellingham, Woodinville Wine Country, Olympic Peninsula, Tulalip Resort Casino, Seattle Southside, and Spokane displayed a fantastic variety of experiences for the South Korean travelers.
From sensory wine experiences and chocolate tastings to camping, handcrafted tribal jewelry and VR experiences, the participants uncovered the incredible experiences that shape Washington's tourism landscape.
