Here's What's New in Bellevue
The latest industry stories representing the culture, events and people of Bellevue, Washington and beyond.
Squeeze the Day: Cebiche & CTA Connections
On March 26, Visit Bellevue’s Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) program brought together hospitality professionals for a night of flavor, culture, and connection at La Mar Bellevue—a Gaston Acurio Read More
Vote Bellevue for the 2025 Stella Awards
Congratulations are in order for Visit Bellevue, the Meydenbauer Center, and the InterContinental Seattle Bellevue - three 2025 Stella Awards nominees in the 'Far West' region category. The awards are Read More
Women in The Arts Showcase Exhibition at Bellevue Arts Museum
Prepare to be inspired! In partnership with The Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM), ELEVATE is thrilled to announce a captivating showcase, Rebel Beauties 2, celebrating the diverse talents of 30 exceptional Read More
Vote Now for Smart Meetings "Smart Stars" Award Finalist Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Hyatt Regency Bellevue is officially a finalist in the 2025 Smart Meetings 'Smart Stars' Award for the "Best Ballroom" category. The 731-room hotel features over 70,000-square-feet of flexible Read More
Baseball Beyond Borders Inaugural HBCU Seattle Series To Take Place at Bellevue's Bannerwood Park
New Baseball Series Spotlighting HBCUs in Bellevue Bannerwood Sports Park offers an accessible tournament-quality lighted baseball stadium with concessions, viewing stands, and restrooms across its Read More
3 New Kia EV9 Electric Vehicles Join Bellevue's Free BellHop Shuttle Service
Visit Bellevue today announced new vehicle upgrades to the BellHop program, Bellevue’s free electric shuttle service. Three new 2025 Kia EV9 vehicles have been added into service, making BellHop one Read More
Don't Miss The Immersive 'Bubble Planet' Adventure This Spring
Photo Credits: Bubble Planet Bubble Planet's Bellevue Debut is coming this March Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience is popping up in Bellevue this spring to deliver an all-ages multisensory Read More
Emerging Radiance: A Public Art Tribute to Japanese American History
Emerging Radiance is a new interactive farmhouse art exhibit located at the Bellevue Library, honoring the untold stories of Japanese American farmers who lived in Bellevue before World War II. Read More
Visit Bellevue's Annual Report 2024
A Destination on the Rise Bellevue, Washington, has officially surpassed its pre-pandemic tourism benchmarks, marking a significant turning point for the city as a premier destination for both leisure Read More
Bellevue's New Aerial Park Welcomes All Abilities
Adventure is for everyone. In an exciting transformation, Bellevue Zip Tours, which is owned by the City of Bellevue and operated by Northwest Teambuilding, has rebranded as Bellevue Adventures with Read More
Large Party Luncheons at Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi
Unparalleled, premier dining experiences await at Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi: now with large party lunches! With three unique private suites and 22,000-square-feet of restaurant space for partial and Read More
Visit Bellevue Confirms 2025 Advisory Board
Visit Bellevue, the destination management organization (DMO) of The City of Bellevue, confirms their 2025 Advisory Board, consisting of 23 esteemed stakeholders from the travel and hospitality Read More
Bellevue Chef Jun Takai Named James Beard Foundation's 2025 Best Chef Award Semifinalist
Bellevue's master sushi chef Jun Takai has been named a semifinalist in the 35th Anniversary of the James Beard Award, for the category of "Best Chef: Pacific Northwest & Pacific." Chef Jun Takai was Read More
New Expanded BellHop Hours
BellHop, Bellevue's free all-electric, point-to-point, downtown transportation service, announces expanded operating hours, marking a significant enhancement to its successful sustainable Read More
Bellevue featured in Northwest Travel + Life Magazine's Annual 52 Getaways Issue
Entitled "Bellevue, Washington: Bold, Beautiful & Bustling," travel journalist Harriet Baskas penned a four page feature in the Northwest Travel + Life Magazine's annual issue of 52 Getaways. A Read More
SEIJIN-shiki USA: Japanese Coming-of-Age Celebration in Bellevue
In a beautiful fusion of Japanese tradition and American inclusivity, the 6th SEIJIN-shiki USA is set to take place on January 19, 2025, at the Meydenbauer Center Theatre in Bellevue, Washington. This Read More
Visit Bellevue Earns 2025 Placemaking Award
The Bellevue Downtown Association, locally known as the BDA, was established in 1974 to help the downtown area thrive - and thrive it has. BDA's Annual Celebration on February 6, 2025 will honor Read More
MIRRA After Dark debuts to expand Bellevue's nightlife scene
Mirra, the VR social entertainment venue, restaurant, and bar that opened on the third floor of Lincoln Square South this year, is pulling in live DJs on Friday and Saturday nights for Mirra After Read More
Cirque du Soleil's KOOZA opens on January 19th at Marymoor Park
Prepare to be amazed as Cirque du Soleil's KOOZA brings its dazzling spectacle to Marymoor Park, just minutes from downtown Bellevue, starting January 19, 2024. This stunning production promises an Read More
Bellevue's New Year's Eve Night Market Breaks Records with 9,000 Attendees
The third annual Bellevue New Year’s Eve Night Market rang in 2025 with a vibrant makers market of over 50 craft, food, and beverage vendors on Tuesday, December 31 — and brought in a record-breaking Read More
Bellevue Celebrates Alaska Airlines' New Nonstop Service to Tokyo
Bellevue is delighted to welcome the expanded air service from Alaska Air Group, who announced new daily nonstop flights between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Tokyo Narita Read More
Bellevue Airport Shuttle Launches with Daily Transfers Between SEA and Bellevue Hotels
Visit Bellevue is proud to announce the launch of the Bellevue Airport Shuttle in partnership with Eagle Towncar Service and the Port of Seattle, a new direct shuttle service between Seattle-Tacoma Read More
Visit Bellevue Welcomes New Tourism Leaders
(Pictured: Left, Veronica Romano; Right, Natalie Fortes) Visit Bellevue is pleased to welcome Veronica Romano as Destination Sales Manager and celebrate the promotion of Natalie Fortes to Tourism Read More
Bellevue Earns USA TODAY 10Best Nominations: Vote for Garden d’Lights, InterContinental, and Banaras
Bellevue is making waves on the national stage with three standout nominations in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This is a remarkable opportunity to showcase our city’s innovation, Read More
"Art on the Avenue" to Debut During Bellevue's Season of Cheer 2024
Downtown Bellevue is set to dazzle with art this winter with "Art on the Avenue," a contemporary art experience brought to life by Silverstein Properties, the globally recognized real estate Read More
Bellevue Club Hotel Introduces Doggy Menu
Photo by Visit Bellevue The Bellevue Club Hotel is truly nestled in the heart of Bellevue, tucked away on the edge of downtown, and accessible by Light Rail or BellHop. A luxurious retreat that Read More
Visit Bellevue joins Brand USA's South Korea MegaFam Gala
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 Read More
Megan Adams Promoted to Director of Destination Stewardship & Community Relations at Visit Bellevue
Visit Bellevue is excited to announce the promotion of Megan Adams to the newly created position of Director of Destination Stewardship & Community Relations. In her new role, Megan will oversee Read More
Highlights: TikTok Sparks Opportunity for Small Businesses
Bellevue Chamber and TikTok hosted a local small business event, TikTok Sparks Opportunity, with Izaiah Ellis of Cryo Rolls, Chen Dien of Coffeeholic House, and Trey Jackson of Visit Bellevue as Read More
BikeHop Now Serves 4 Downtown Bellevue Hotels
Visit Bellevue's BikeHop pilot program, which equips hotels with e-bikes for complimentary guest use, is now available at four downtown Bellevue hotels. Since the program launched in July 2024, the Read More
Bellevue Lake Cruises Pilot Program Makes a Splash
Bellevue's tourism scene has gained a fresh wave of excitement with the successful completion of the Bellevue Lake Cruises pilot program. It started in August and wrapped up for the season in October. Read More
Williams Sonoma Bellevue Square Reopens with Exciting Launch Event Featuring Chef Shota Nakajima
Williams Sonoma Bellevue Square hosted a successful reopening event on Friday, October 25, celebrating its newly redesigned store in the heart of Bellevue. The event featured an exclusive appearance Read More
Bellevue Airport Shuttle Ribbon Cutting
Pictured: Mintay Selewondim's mother, City of Bellevue Mayor Lynn Robinson, Eagle Shuttle Service Owner Mintay and his family, and Visit Bellevue Executive Director Brad Jones. The highly anticipated Read More
Club Seltzer, KODE Pizza, and EatDirt: New Hotspot in Bellevue
Bellevue's dining scene is experiencing a dynamic transformation with the introduction of three innovative establishments: Club Seltzer, KODE Pizza, and EatDirt. These openings from the locally owned Read More
Watch This: New Destination Sales Video To Capture City's Rapid Growth
Visit Bellevue has released a new destination sales video designed to showcase the city’s vibrant transformation. Over the past five years, Bellevue has seen over 16 million square feet of new Read More
Bites of Bellevue Food Tours Officially Launched!
On October 10, Visit Bellevue and Savor Cities celebrated the official launch of Bites of Bellevue Food Tours with a VIP event and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Mercato Stellina, the final stop on the Read More
Chef Shota Shines a Spotlight on Cantina Monarca’s Mexican Flavors in "Bellevue Eats"
Chef Shota is back with Episode 2 of Bellevue Eats, this time showcasing Cantina Monarca, located on Bellevue Way in Downtown Bellevue. In this episode, Chef Shota teams up with Cantina Monarca’s Read More
The Next Big Meetings Destination
In Bellevue, Washington the high tech and retail industries drive the city’s rapid growth, while the minority majority community enjoys a world-class culinary scene and the wild Pacific Northwest at Read More
BellHop Expands Service Area To Bellevue Farmer's Market
Visit Bellevue is excited to announce that BellHop, Bellevue's free electric shuttle, has expanded its service area to include the Bellevue Farmer's Market (1717 Bellevue Way NE) beginning September Read More
Bellevue Welcomes Belle the Bobcat: The Purrfect Yuru-Chara Mascot
The Purrfect Yuru-Chara Mascot to Boost Tourism and Celebrate Ties with Japan Bellevue, Washington (September 18, 2024) - Last night, the City of Bellevue and Visit Bellevue proudly introduced Belle Read More
La Mar Cocina Peruana To Open in Bellevue This October
Visit Bellevue is thrilled to welcome chef Gastón Acurio's highly anticipated restaurant, La Mar Cocina Peruana, at 10508 Main Street, Bellevue, WA 98004. Opening October 14, 2024 just steps away Read More
Bellevue Introduces New Food Series, Tours, and Events To Redefine Culinary Travel
Bellevue, Washington (September 12, 2024) – Visit Bellevue has unveiled a suite of new experiences to spotlight the destination’s robust, global food scene, underscoring its dedication to amplifying Read More
Community Crafted Mural Debuts in Bellevue's Bel-Red Arts District
Bellevue's Bel-Arts District became an art village in 2009. What once was a light-industrial commercial area is now a vibrant mixed-use, urban district. The volunteer-run BelRed Arts District Read More
Bellevue Jazz & Blues Series Returns October 2 - 6
The Bellevue Downtown Association (BDA) is bringing together top national and regional talent to the Bellevue Jazz & Blues Series, October 2 - 6, 2024. Featured Artists Joel Astley Band Featuring Read More
Visit Bellevue Adds Bellevue Lake Cruises to Visitor Experiences
Bellevue, Washington (July 31, 2024) - Visit Bellevue today unveiled that reservations for Bellevue Lake Cruises, the newest addition to Bellevue’s vibrant waterfront, are now open. The first of its Read More
BellHop Electric Shuttle Service Here to Stay in Bellevue
Visit Bellevue, Amazon, and City of Bellevue partner to keep BellHop Bellevue, Washington (June 17, 2024) - Visit Bellevue is thrilled to announce the transition of the BellHop free electric shuttle Read More
Visit Bellevue Unveiled New Programs, Tours, and a Yuru-Chara at the 2024 Annual Meeting and Destin
Bellevue, Washington (April 29, 2024) - Visit Bellevue, the official destination management organization for the City of Bellevue, held its 3rd Annual Meeting and Destination Awards with the theme Read More
City of Bellevue and T-Mobile Join Forces to Reduce Traffic-Related Fatalities
The City of Bellevue and T-Mobile are working together to reduce traffic-related fatalities using network-based C-V2X and T-Mobile 5G. In support of Bellevue's Vision Zero initiative, this intelligent Read More
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