Port of Seattle

Join us on a journey with Seattle-based hat designer Jamie Slye. Inspired by meeting tourists, in particular Alaska cruise passengers, Jamie now sells her hats at two Denali National Park resorts through Holland America Line. She reflects on the practical and souvenir value of hats for travelers. Watch to discover the charm of Jamie Slye's creations!

While airplanes and wildlife don't exactly make the best teammates, SEA Airport has a pioneering wildlife management program that keeps both the skies clear and the animals safe. The program, originally focused on deterring hazardous birds, has evolved significantly. Watch the full episode → https://lnkd.in/g4RREfSn 

Major construction has begun on the Maritime Innovation Center on the grounds of Fishermen’s Terminal. The historic Ship Supply Building, constructed in 1916, will be modernized into a 15,000 square foot facility featuring work, fabrication, and event space for new business incubators and anchor tenants. This beautiful and modern facility will be on the cutting-edge of sustainability. The Port and architects at The Miller Hull Partnership, LLP are designing the facility to meet the world’s strictest green building certification, the Living Building Challenge. Learn more at the link below.

Travelers have even more options to consider at SEA Airport! Earlier this morning we added our fifth new international service of the year with the inaugural flight of China Airlines 中華航空 (US,CA) new nonstop service to Taipei. China Airlines President Kao Shing-Hwang and Vice President of PR Lu Shwu-Huoy arrived on the first flight to celebrate the Taiwan-based airline’s new service on their fleet of A350-900s. Commissioner Sam Cho, Washington state House Representative Mia Gregerson, Taipei Economic & Cultural Office Director General Daniel Kuo-ching Chen, and SEA Chief Operating Officer Arif Ghouse were also in attendance.

This week was the 75th anniversary of SEA Airport on July 9. The celebrations began on Tuesday when Commissioners introduced a proclamation recognizing this major milestone. Festivities continued throughout the week with activations for travelers at the airport, a gathering for our tenant and community partners, and recognition events for airport staff. This Saturday, July 13, we’ll celebrate at The Museum of Flight with a screening of our airport mini-documentaries and an aviation panel featuring current and former airport directors. Lastly, we’ll be at the annual Olde Burien Block Party hosted by Discover Burien on July 20. Our Port of Seattle Police and Fire departments will be joining us and there will be lots of family-friendly activities.

SEA Airport has grown a lot over the last 75 years, yet some of the original 1949 terminal still exist. Perry Cooper shows us one of the remnants of the original building.

Now in its 25th year of cruises between Seattle and Alaska, cruise tourism has become a significant part of the local economy, contributing to hundreds of businesses and thousands of jobs, and bringing nearly $900 million to the region in economic impact, bolstering small, local businesses like Seattle-based Jamie Slye Hats + Accessories. Over the 2023 and 2024 Alaska cruise seasons, Slye forged new connections that have boosted her business. Many cruise passengers found their way into her shop before or after their cruise, and she secured a partnership with Holland America Line to bring her hats into its Denali National Park shops in Alaska. Traditionally, hat shops like Slye’s are a destination for people who have researched the shop in advance. But Slye said tourists and cruise passengers have resulted in another type of customer. “A lot of people just walking past were very surprised to see a hat shop, and also were very happy to see one because they realized that they would actually be able to use a hat for their travels,” Slye said. Read more → https://lnkd.in/gG5TFRq4

On July 9, 1949, SEA Airport christened its stunning Art Deco terminal, a bold symbol announcing the Puget Sound's arrival on the world stage. Witness this pivotal moment and more in our captivating eight-part documentary series, "Elevated: 75 Years of Service.” Watch the full episode → https://lnkd.in/gtd-fN8C "Elevated" is an episodic anthology. Each installment dives deep into a specific event, theme, or milestone that shaped SEA's remarkable 75-year history, weaving a captivating narrative within the broader chronological story. Join us on this captivating journey every week for the next eight weeks. We'll uncover the human stories that are the foundation of SEA's rise and transformation over seven decades of service.

The 2024 Seattle cruise season is shaping up to be the biggest ever. At the same time, we continue our quest to be one of the most environmentally friendly ports in the nation. Check out these 5️ fascinating facts about the Seattle cruise industry in 2024:

We’re celebrating SEA Airport's 75th Anniversary today, ahead of what’s expected to be a record-breaking year. Lucky travelers at SEA today will be greeted with special pop-up displays and surprises throughout the terminal in honor of the big day