Submitted by The Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor & Convention Bureau (OLTVCB)
The Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor & Convention Bureau (OLTVCB) announces the Thurston County Tourism Awards. The awards recognize people who have gone above and beyond to help bring tourism to Thurston County. Three awards aim to highlight individuals who unite the community, work tirelessly towards achieving a long-term vision and show exceptional hospitality to better the experience for visitors and tourism in Thurston County.
Thurston County Tourism Awards:
Community Unity Award
For those who live out their belief in collaboration and regionalism, working to bring the communities of Thurston County together in the name of tourism.
Tourism Visionary Award
This award honors an individual whose continuous commitment and trail-blazing accomplishments have set the stage for regional tourism.
Excellence in Hospitality Award
All who work in the hospitality business provide an invaluable service to the well-being of our economy. This award honors a hospitality professional who consistently goes out of their way to make visitors feel special.
Anyone can nominate an individual they feel deserves to have the spotlight shined on them. Nominations are open through April 18, 2016 and can be submitted online. The awards will be announced at the Annual State of Tourism Meeting from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on May 26 at the Red Lion Hotel in Olympia.
About the Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau (OLTVCB)
The Olympia-Lacey-Tumwater Visitor and Convention Bureau (OLTVCB) is the official destination marketing organization of Thurston County. One part charming college town, one part Washington state capital and two parts untouched natural terrain, Olympia is nestled at the foot of Puget Sound one hour south of Seattle and two hours north of Portland by car. With 2,400 hotel rooms throughout Thurston County there are several options ranging from downtown digs to remote rooms. Visitors enjoy the range of offerings—from the culture of the state capital to countless miles of beachfront and mountain trails to a creative culinary crowd offering top notch food, wine, coffee and craft beer. For more information visit www.visitolympia.com or connect on Facebook, Twitter (@VisitOlympia) and Instagram (@VisitOlympia).
