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Recent press releases and news from Visit Bellevue and our partners.

 

Tours in Bellevue | Bellevue Lake Cruise

Visit 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...

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BellHop | It's a party in here!

BellHop 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...

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2024 Annual Meeting

Visit 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...

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Sound Transit 2 Line Extension

What'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.

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La Mar Chef Gaston Acurio

La 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.

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Pinstripes rendering

Pinstripes | 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

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BellHop by Visit Bellevue Free Shuttle Service

Visit 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.

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Avenue Bellevue Street View

The 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.

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T-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

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City 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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Bellevue In The News

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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