2025 Episode 33 – Patrons-First Podcast! Seattle Tourism: Impacts, Successes, and Challenges, with Visit Seattle CEO Tammy Canavan!

Aug 21, 2025 | Podcast

Your favorite coffee break political podcast turns its attention to Seattle tourism this week, with special guest Tammy Canavan, CEO of the nonprofit tourist advocate group Visit Seattle! Host Brian Callanan of Seattle Channel discusses the impact of a new tourist magnet at the Seattle waterfront–and what will keep it attractive to visitors and locals like. Plus, there's a focus on the current state of Canadian tourism, the story behind some new wayfinding e-kiosks coming to a neighborhood near you, the foot-traffic-focused future of Pike Place Market, and our region's preparation for World Cup soccer matches next summer. If you'd like to get patrons-first content like this before anyone else, and if you like this podcast, please support it on Patreon!

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