thewest.travel Flawless meetings and events in Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland, Wash.
Recently ranked as the fastest-growing met- ropolitan area in the country by the U.S. Cen- sus Bureau, Tri-Cities — Kennewick, Pasco, and Richland — are the catalyst for the area’s continued growth and vibrancy. Situated in southeastern Washington state at the con- fluence of the Columbia, Snake, and Yakima Rivers, Tri-Cities offers meeting attendees a waterfront destination with 300 days of sun- shine — perfect for enjoying the destination’s ample golf and recreational activities. There are also more than 200 wineries
Pop the cork Meeting planners can incorporate unique “vine-to-wine” experiences into their meetings and events at one of the 200- plus vineyards found around Tri-Cities, including Terra Blanca Winery & Estate Vineyard.
For more information: Tri-Cities Visitor & Convention Bureau — (800) 254-5824; visittri-cities.com
within a one-hour drive of the area to explore. Tri-Cities is known as the “Heart of Washing- ton Wine Country” and is the country’s sec- ond largest wine-producing region. Groups often take guided tours of local winemakers’ fields and facilities, and tastings and educa- tional classes can be incorporated into off- site events at the wineries. Tri-Cities has more than 3,400 guest
rooms, which include six full-service con- vention hotels as well as a variety of golf and waterfront properties. The area is also home to two large public venues — the 75,000-square-foot Three Rivers Convention Center and the 120,000-square-foot TRAC Center. Both venues offer planners plenty of planning options and configurations to ensure a successful event. When it comes to accessibility, getting to Tri-Cities couldn’t be easier, with direct flights from major cit- ies including Seattle, Portland, Salt Lake City, Denver, Phoenix, Minneapolis, and Las Vegas on major carriers such as Alaska Airlines (Horizon), Delta Air Lines, United Express, and Allegiant Air. From start to finish, the Tri-Cities Visitor
& Convention Bureau can help planners flawlessly execute their events. The bureau’s experienced team of professionals offers complimentary services for every step of the planning process — hosting site inspec- tions, RFPs, off-site events, transportation, promotional materials, publicity, and more.