AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTravel & Culture: Indigenous tourism is booming, with traditions like dog carting and beading circles now offered year-round—an Aug. 9 spotlight that’s turning “winter-only” experiences into all-season travel. Food & Local Events: Bellevue’s Crab Week returns Aug. 14–23 with new tracking rules and a citywide restaurant passport powered by Visit Bellevue’s VueFinder app. Air Travel: Delta will add a new daily Seattle–Tokyo Narita nonstop starting March 27, 2027, expanding options beyond Haneda. Seattle Sports Tourism: The Mariners’ “50 Seasons” celebration brings major fan events to T-Mobile Park, including an Alumni Home Run Derby and a pregame ceremony honoring the franchise’s 50 greatest players. Outdoor Planning: Campfire bans are starting in Olympic National Forest/Park, and WSDOT warns of major Puget Sound highway closures and delays this weekend. Wildfire Reality Check: Smoke and wildfire impacts continue across Washington, with Spokane-area fires driving evacuations and prompting ongoing road and air-quality disruptions. Family Travel Tips: A guide explains what travelers need to know about bringing pets across the U.S.-Canada border.
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