Visit Bellevue Newsroom

Bellevue, Washington has been named one of the Best Summer Travel Destinations in the 2026 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards,...

Category: PR & Media, Partners

Bellevue’s free electric shuttle service, BellHop, has officially reached a major milestone: 250,000 passenger rides served. To celebrate the...

Category: PR & Media, Partners

BellHop, Bellevue’s free, on-demand shuttle service operating in downtown Bellevue, unveils new vehicles and a whole new look. Visit Bellevue,...

Category: PR & Media, Visitor Programs, Partners, Meetings

Bellevue, Washington has once again been nominated for the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards, appearing on the ballot...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

The world's first light rail on a floating bridge has opened in the Pacific Northwest, connecting Bellevue to Seattle with stunning Lake...

Category: PR & Media, Partners

Bellevue is now more connected than ever with the opening of Sound Transit's Crosslake Connection, linking downtown Bellevue directly to Seattle...

Category: Partners, Meetings

On Monday, March 23, KidsQuest Children’s Museum joined Visit Bellevue’s Hotel Directors of Sales meeting to help launch Bellevue Cares,...

Category: Partners

Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi has introduced Aburi-Robata, a new sushi bar experience that highlights traditional Japanese culinary techniques...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

Visit Bellevue welcomed hospitality leaders, elected officials, community partners, and industry stakeholders on Monday, February 23, 2026, for its...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

In a continued commitment to community care and sustainable mobility, Visit Bellevue's partners Hyatt Regency Bellevue and The Westin Bellevue...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

Purposeful Growth, Measurable Impact, and a Destination Coming into Its Own Visit Bellevue’s 2025 Annual Report highlights a year of purposeful...

Category: Partners, Meetings

Bellevue is launching its inaugural Dumpling Week, a citywide dining promotion running February 14 through February 24, 2026, where participating...

Category: PR & Media, Visitor Programs, Partners

Visit Bellevue was excited to host our 4th and final Bellevue Boost for 2025. At November's Boost, we focused on making Bellevue a more...

Category: Partners

Bellevue has been named the “Best Sustainable and Scenic City” in the 2026 Good Housekeeping Travel Awards, a recognition that...

Category: Partners, Meetings, PR & Media

Visit Bellevue is proud to announce a new partnership with Wheel the World, the leading accessible travel platform dedicated to empowering travelers...

Category: Partners, PR & Media, Visitor Programs

Bellevue chefs and restaurants celebrate the humble noodle with global flavors Visit Bellevue invites noodle lovers, food adventurers and comfort-food...

Category: PR & Media, Partners, Visitor Programs

Under a cool autumn sky, Bellevue Downtown Park glowed brighter than ever. On October 29, 2025, hundreds gathered beneath the skyline for the...

Category: Meetings, PR & Media, Partners

Direct Shuttle Service Between Bellevue and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Bellevue Airport Shuttle, the direct hourly Bellevue-to-SEA...

Category: Partners, PR & Media, Visitor Programs, Meetings

Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO Will Dazzle Under the Big Top at Marymoor Park Show Dates: Jan. 30 – Mar. 22, 2026 Get ready for an...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

Bellevue Fashion Show just wrapped its 20th year as the premiere fashion event of the Pacific Northwest, and has raised a total over $1.5 million for...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

A bold new chapter is unfolding for Bellevue’s cultural landscape: KidsQuest Children’s Museum will transform the iconic Bellevue Arts...

Category: PR & Media, Partners

Slip into sleep inside Hästens Bellevue's new luxury bed showroom and sleep spa, where the pace of the city falls away. On October 1, the...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

Bellevue is proud to be recognized as one of the top destinations for meetings and events — and now we need your support! Visit Bellevue and...

Category: Meetings, Partners

Creating a culinary bridge between Bellevue and Boston, the concept of a four-hands dinner is as simple as it is spectacular: two chefs, two coasts,...

Category: PR & Media, Partners

Luxury meets the Pacific Northwest spirit with the arrival of The Fifth Avenue Club by Saks Fifth Avenue, now open at the InterContinental Seattle...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

Bellevue’s reputation as a dynamic hub for leisure, lifestyle, and innovation just scored a major win. Opening soon at the Lakeside Shopping...

Category: Partners, PR & Media, Meetings

Visit Bellevue is taking meaningful steps to ensure that travel experiences in the city are accessible to all through a new partnership with Wheel the...

Category: Partners, PR & Media, Visitor Programs, Meetings

Featuring 100+ global chocolate makers Bellevue, Washington (August 11, 2025) -- The Northwest Chocolate Festival (NWCF) is back for its 17 th year...

Category: Partners, PR & Media, Meetings

Bellevue Airport Shuttle, operated by Eagle Shuttle Service in partnership with Visit Bellevue and the Port of Seattle, has launched new graduated...

Category: PR & Media, Partners, Meetings, Visitor Programs

Bellevue’s new brand invites travelers to “Unexpect It” in Washington’s most surprising city Visit Bellevue, the official...

Category: Partners, PR & Media, Meetings

A one-of-a-kind dinner series featuring projection mapping, chef-led menus, and sensory storytelling arrives in the Pacific Northwest’s new...

Category: PR & Media, Partners, Visitor Programs

There's a new name making waves on Lake Washington this summer, offering kayak, canoe, and stand-up paddleboard rentals in Bellevue for locals...

Category: Partners, Meetings, PR & Media

The collection of pop-up art galleries at Avenue Bellevue's street-level storefronts feature a variety of exciting pieces from world-renowned and...

Category: Partners, PR & Media, Meetings

In summer 2026, the most prestigious international soccer tournament in the world will take place across North America, and Seattle is one of the host...

Category: Partners

Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE), known as Snohomish County Airport, or colloquially as "Seattle's other airport," is...

Category: Partners, Meetings, PR & Media

Bellevue, Washington’s official Destination Management Organization, Visit Bellevue, is proud to announce the launch of its first-ever podcast,...

Category: PR & Media, Partners, Meetings

Visit Bellevue’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Destination Awards took center stage yesterday during National Travel & Tourism Week, bringing...

Category: PR & Media, Partners, Meetings

Starting May 10, travelers can hop on the Link light rail from Downtown Bellevue and be in the heart of Redmond in under 20 minutes, no car required....

Category: PR & Media, Partners, Meetings

Bellevue just earned serious bragging rights on the global beer stage. This past weekend, two of the city's local breweries, Bellevue Brewing...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

Visit Bellevue is proud to announce it has been named Best Destination Marketing Organization in the 2025 Best of 425 awards by 425 Magazine. The...

Category: PR & Media, Partners, Meetings

Bellevue, Washington, has evolved from Seattle’s refined Eastside neighbor into a vibrant destination with its own pulse. In 2024, the city...

Category: Partners, PR & Media, Meetings

BELLEVUE, WA (April 28, 2025)— In honor of Golden Week, Visit Bellevue is welcoming travelers with a delightful new promotion designed to make...

Category: PR & Media, Partners, Meetings

On March 26, Visit Bellevue’s Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) program brought together hospitality professionals for a night of flavor,...

Category: Partners

Congratulations are in order for Visit Bellevue, the Meydenbauer Center, and the InterContinental Seattle Bellevue - three 2025 Stella Awards nominees...

Category: Partners

Prepare to be inspired! In partnership with The Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM), ELEVATE is thrilled to announce a captivating showcase, Rebel Beauties 2,...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

Hyatt Regency Bellevue is officially a finalist in the 2025 Smart Meetings 'Smart Stars' Award for the "Best Ballroom" category....

Category: PR & Media, Meetings, Partners

New Baseball Series Spotlighting HBCUs in Bellevue Bannerwood Sports Park offers an accessible tournament-quality lighted baseball stadium with...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

Visit Bellevue today announced new vehicle upgrades to the BellHop program, Bellevue’s free electric shuttle service. Three new 2025 Kia EV9...

Category: Meetings, Partners, PR & Media, Visitor Programs

Photo Credits: Bubble Planet Bubble Planet's Bellevue Debut is coming this March Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience is popping up in Bellevue...

Category: PR & Media, Partners

Emerging Radiance is a new interactive farmhouse art exhibit located at the Bellevue Library, honoring the untold stories of Japanese American farmers...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

A Destination on the Rise Bellevue, Washington, has officially surpassed its pre-pandemic tourism benchmarks, marking a significant turning point for...

Category: Partners, Meetings, PR & Media

Adventure is for everyone. In an exciting transformation, Bellevue Zip Tours, which is owned by the City of Bellevue and operated by Northwest...

Category: Partners, Meetings, PR & Media

Unparalleled, premier dining experiences await at Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi: now with large party lunches! With three unique private suites and...

Category: Meetings, PR & Media

Visit Bellevue, the destination management organization (DMO) of The City of Bellevue, confirms their 2025 Advisory Board, consisting of 23 esteemed...

Category: PR & Media, Meetings, Partners, Visitor Programs

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...

Category: PR & Media, Partners, Meetings

BellHop, Bellevue's free all-electric, point-to-point, downtown transportation service, announces expanded operating hours, marking a significant...

Category: Partners, PR & Media, Meetings

Entitled "Bellevue, Washington: Bold, Beautiful & Bustling," travel journalist Harriet Baskas penned a four page feature in the...

Category: Partners, PR & Media, Meetings

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...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

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...

Category: Partners, PR & Media, Meetings

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...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

Prepare to be amazed as Cirque du Soleil's KOOZA brings its dazzling spectacle to Marymoor Park, just minutes from downtown Bellevue, starting...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

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...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

Bellevue is delighted to welcome the expanded air service from Alaska Air Group, who announced new daily nonstop flights between Seattle-Tacoma...

Category: Partners, Meetings

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...

Category: Partners, PR & Media, Visitor Programs, Meetings

(Pictured: Left, Veronica Romano; Right, Natalie Fortes) Visit Bellevue is pleased to welcome Veronica Romano as Destination Sales Manager and...

Category: Partners, Meetings

Bellevue is making waves on the national stage with three standout nominations in USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This is a...

Category: Partners, PR & Media, Meetings

Downtown Bellevue is set to dazzle with art this winter with "Art on the Avenue," a contemporary art experience brought to life by...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

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...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

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...

Category: Partners

Visit Bellevue is excited to announce the promotion of Megan Adams to the newly created position of Director of Destination Stewardship &...

Category: Partners

Bellevue Chamber and TikTok hosted a local small business event, TikTok Sparks Opportunity, with Izaiah Ellis of Cryo Rolls, Chen Dien of Coffeeholic...

Category: Partners

Bellevue's tourism scene has gained a fresh wave of excitement with the successful completion of the Bellevue Lake Cruises pilot program. It...

Category: Partners

Williams Sonoma Bellevue Square hosted a successful reopening event on Friday, October 25, celebrating its newly redesigned store in the heart of...

Category: PR & Media

Pictured: Mintay Selewondim's mother, City of Bellevue Mayor Lynn Robinson, Eagle Shuttle Service Owner Mintay and his family, and Visit Bellevue...

Category: Visitor Programs, Partners

Bellevue's dining scene is experiencing a dynamic transformation with the introduction of three innovative establishments: Club Seltzer,...

Category: PR & Media, Partners, Meetings

Visit Bellevue has released a new destination sales video designed to showcase the city’s vibrant transformation. Over the past five years,...

Category: Meetings, Partners

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...

Category: Visitor Programs, Partners

Chef Shota is back with Episode 2 of Bellevue Eats, this time showcasing Cantina Monarca, located on Bellevue Way in Downtown Bellevue. In this...

Category: PR & Media, Partners

In Bellevue, Washington the high tech and retail industries drive the city’s rapid growth, while the minority majority community enjoys a...

Category: Meetings

Visit Bellevue is excited to announce that BellHop, Bellevue's free electric shuttle, has expanded its service area to include the Bellevue...

Category: Visitor Programs

The Purrfect Yuru-Chara Mascot to Boost Tourism and Celebrate Ties with Japan Bellevue, Washington (September 18, 2024) - Last night, the City of...

Category: PR & Media, Visitor Programs

Visit Bellevue is thrilled to welcome chef Gastón Acurio's highly anticipated restaurant, La Mar Cocina Peruana, at 10508 Main Street,...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

Bellevue, Washington (September 12, 2024) – Visit Bellevue has unveiled a suite of new experiences to spotlight the destination’s...

Category: Visitor Programs, PR & Media

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...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

The Bellevue Downtown Association (BDA) is bringing together top national and regional talent to the Bellevue Jazz & Blues Series, October 2 - 6,...

Category: Partners, PR & Media

Bellevue, Washington (July 31, 2024) - Visit Bellevue today unveiled that reservations for Bellevue Lake Cruises, the newest addition to...

Category: Visitor Programs, PR & Media

Visit Bellevue, Amazon, and City of Bellevue partner to keep BellHop Bellevue, Washington (June 17, 2024) - Visit Bellevue is thrilled to announce the...

Category: PR & Media, Visitor Programs, Meetings

Bellevue, Washington (April 29, 2024) - Visit Bellevue, the official destination management organization for the City of Bellevue, held its 3rd Annual...

Category: Partners

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...

Category: Partners