Press Releases & News
Recent press releases and news from Visit Bellevue and our partners.
Bellevue Introduces New Food Series, Tours, and Events To Redefine Culinary Travel
Today, the destination premieres the Bellevue Eats video series hosted by Chef Shota Nakajima, debuts Bites of Bellevue walking food tour, and teases innovative food events to add to calendar. These new additions to Bellevue’s culinary tourism portfolio offer a gateway to the city’s culinary maestros and vibrant local flavor.
Read MoreVisit Bellevue Adds Bellevue Lake Cruises to Visitor Experiences
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 kind at Meydenbauer Bay Park, this new cruise is a part of Visit Bellevue’s larger, strategic effort to enhance visitor experiences and inspire travelers to choose Bellevue as...
Read MoreBellHop Electric Shuttle Service Here to Stay in Bellevue
Visit Bellevue is thrilled to announce the transition of the BellHop free electric shuttle service from a pilot to an ongoing program thanks to funding from Amazon, the City of Bellevue, and the Tourism Promotion Area (TPA). Long-term funding will allow BellHop to evolve, providing 100% electric, on-demand, micro transit solutions to...
Read MoreVisit Bellevue Unveiled New Programs, Tours, and a Yuru-Chara at the 2024 Annual Meeting and Destination Awards
Visit Bellevue's 3rd Annual Meeting and Destination Awards themed Expanding Horizons was held at the Meydenbauer Center on April 24, 2024. Bellevue’s long-time friend, television and radio sports broadcast journalist, business consultant, and author Jen Mueller, served as Master of Ceremonies to an audience of over 180 tourism and...
Read MoreWhat's New in Bellevue Spring 2024
There’s always something new in Bellevue, Washington, and springtime is full of blooming flowers and businesses. Here is the latest news to keep on your radar – attractions to enjoy, a new light rail in Bellevue, a floating sauna, and a stunning hotel guestroom renovation.
Read MoreLa Mar | Gastón Acurio Brings Peruvian Cuisine to Bellevue
La Mar Cocina Peruana, from acclaimed Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio, will be opening this summer in the Bellevue area featuring a uniquely Peruvian menu composed of traditional favorites, bold flavors, and stunning presentations.
Read MorePinstripes | Pinstripes Makes Its Washington State Debut with 21,000 Square Feet of Space in Downtown Bellevue
The dining and entertainment brand will open its first Pacific Northwest location at Vulcan Real Estate’s 555 Tower, slated for Winter 2025
Read MoreVisit Bellevue | BellHop, Bellevue's Free Shuttle Service, Celebrates 40,000 Riders
Visit Bellevue has announced that BellHop, the first free all-electric shuttle service in the Pacific Northwest, has reached a new milestone in January, serving 40,000 riders since it launched last August in partnership with Circuit.
Read MoreThe Avenue Bellevue | Latest Updates from The Avenue Bellevue
Visit The Avenue Bellevue's newsroom for the latest updates on the highly anticipated opening of Bellevue's newest hospitality destination, home to the Intercontinental Bellevue, retail, residences, and dining.
Read MoreT-Mobile | City of Bellevue and T-Mobile Join Forces to Reduce Traffic-Related Fatalities
Washington’s fifth-largest city to deploy network-based C-V2X and T-Mobile 5G to facilitate near real-time communications between vehicles, traffic infrastructure and vulnerable road users
Read MoreCity of Bellevue | Cross-Cultural Center Without Walls wins national award
Bellevue’s Cross-Cultural Center Without Walls program earned second-place recognition in the National League of Cities 2024 City Cultural Diversity Awards, celebrating leadership in developing effective programs to support cultural diversity within local communities.
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News Stories About Bellevue
Here are some recent headlines of Bellevue, Washington in the news.
425 Magazine: BellHop Extending Service to Bellevue Farmers Market
Bellevue’s free electric shuttle, BellHop, is making it easier for people to eat their fruits and veggies with service extending to the Bellevue Farmers Market on Thursdays beginning Sept. 19. Read More
Observer | Where to See the Best Fall Foliage on the West Coast
Travel writer Allie Lebos selected Bellevue as one of the top places to see Fall foliage on the west coast. Read More
Forbes | From Bytes To Bites: One Pacific Northwest City’s Emerging Culinary Scene
Travel writer Taryn White features Bellevue's emerging culinary scene in Forbes. Read More
Style & Society Magazine | Travel Guide: Eat, Drink & Explore Bellevue, Washington
Kinya Claiborne visits Bellevue for the KPMG Women's Golf Championship at Sahalee Golf Course, and she savors the wonders of the Pacific Northwest. Read More
Good Day Seattle | Visit Bellevue Waterfalls and Wine Tour
Carly Henderson goes on our Waterfalls & Wine Tour, but has to be live every hour on the hour! Read More
420 Business | Visit Bellevue Adds Lake Washington Cruises to Visitor Experiences Lineup
Visitors can now tour Lake Washington aboard an electric boat and take in the surrounding sights of cityscapes, floating bridges, waterfronts, and more thanks to a new tourism experience unveiled this week by the city’s destination marketing and management organization. Read More
Vancouver Sun | Culture, Cuisine and the Great Outdoors - 9 Things to Do in Bellevue, Washington
A delicious and delightful weekend getaway awaits in booming Bellevue, by Claudia Laroye Read More
Northwest Meetings + Events | Out-of-the-box Meeting Spaces
For a wilder outdoor venue, Bellevue, Washington, has a meeting solution. “Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center is a very versatile meeting venue, tucked away in the serene wilderness of the slough,” says Brad Jones, executive director of Visit Bellevue. “When we held one of our board... Read More
425 Business | Bellevue's Free Electric Shuttle Service Earns Long-Term Funding
BellHop, the free electric shuttle service that launched as a pilot program in Bellevue last summer and proved its popularity and value, is transitioning to an ongoing program with funding from Amazon, the city of Bellevue, and the Tourism Promotion Area that generates fees from overnight hotel... Read More
Forbes | Exploring Bellevue, Seattle’s Idyllic Nature-Filled Neighbor
Jared Ranahan writes about Bellevue, the nature-filled neighbor to Seattle, in Forbes. The article features outdoor adventure and culinary experiences. Read More
The Seattle Times | I was joking about a free Uber service, but Bellevue's gone and done it
Danny Westneat talks about Bellevue's BellHop shuttle service. "They say behind every joke lies some truth. For me recently it turned out to be lying right across the lake in Bellevue." Read More
Skift Meetings | Visit Bellevue's Event Incubator Program
Journalist Refugio Garcia highlights Visit Bellevue's success with an events incubator program in this article about music festival cancelations. Read More
425 Business | Bellevue’s Free, Electric Shuttle Hits Mark of 40K Riders in First Six Months
425 Business highlights Visit Bellevue's BellHop, the free electric shuttle around the city's downtown core, in this article about the newest milestone. Read More
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