Convention Industry Links

Industry Information

  • In 2009, the Washington State Convention Center hosted 51 national/international conventions.
  • The average delegate attending a national/international convention with a trade show will spend $2,165* per four-day visit.
  • The estimated total delegate spending from WSCC events in fiscal year 2009 was $242 million.
  • Total net cash flow from WSCC to the State through 2009 was $285 million - well in excess of projections made in 1987. Estimated delegate spending 1988 through 2009 exceeds $3.4 billion.

    *Based on the most recent economic impact survey from Destination Marketing Association, International.

Convention Industry Links

World Council for Venue Management logo World Council for Venue Management
Professional Convention Management Association logo Professional Convention Management Association
International Association for Exposition Management logo International Association of Exhibitions and Events
International Association of Assembly Managers logo International Association of Assembly Managers
American Society of Association Executives logo American Society of Association Executives
Meeting Professionals International logo Meeting Professionals International