About the Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) Program
Tourism in Bellevue is big business. In Bellevue, visitor spending creates nearly $2 billion in economic impact each year and supports 14,500 jobs like yours.
A positive visitor experience is critical to the growth and development of our city. The Bellevue Tourism Ambassador program was developed to foster a destination-wide network of best in class service and a welcoming culture.
The Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (CTA) program is a national certification and a respected professional achievement. Through this program, hospitality professionals, community ambassadors, and volunteers will improve their knowledge of Bellevue, learn and discuss frequently asked visitor questions, interact with peers, share best practices and develop a better understanding of their role in increasing and developing hospitality and tourism. CTAs will complete required reading and learning assignments, attend a half-day classroom session, and pass an open-book examination. When completed, participants will be a CTA and have the tools and knowledge to be part of a network to create memorable visitor experiences.
There is a one-time application fee and an annual renewal fee.
You are invited to enroll in the Bellevue Tourism Ambassador program and join the other Bellevue CTAs and 60,000+ CTAs nationwide who have earned this designation!
There is a one-time $25 application fee and an annual renewal fee. Typically, employers will reimburse employees for getting Certified!
Upcoming CTA Classes:
Please consider joining your fellow peers at one of the below classes. Enroll on the CTA website. You will need to create a profile first, then the CTA site will let you choose a class. If you are interested in scheduling a CTA class at your hotel or business, please contact madams@visitbellevuewa.com. There are no additional fees for training on location and the goal is to have 10 to 15 guests attend. This is a great way to get your staff certified!
