Here's What's New in Bellevue
The latest industry stories representing the culture, events and people of Bellevue, Washington and beyond.
Meydenbauer Center Earns The 2026 Recycler of the Year Organics Award
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Meydenbauer Center, the convention center in the heart of downtown Bellevue, has earned the 2026 Recycler…
Bellevue's New Cruise Shuttle Debuts as Hotels Expand Cruise Traveler Amenities
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Bellevue Airport & Cruise Shuttle now connects travelers to Seattle cruise terminals, expanding…
Bellevue Named One of America’s Best Summer Travel Destinations by USA TODAY
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Bellevue, Washington has been named one of the Best Summer Travel Destinations in the 2026 USA TODAY…
BellHop Celebrates 250,000 Passengers Milestone in Bellevue
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Bellevue’s free electric shuttle service, BellHop, has officially reached a major milestone…
BellHop Upgrades to All-Electric Kia EV9 Fleet Ahead of Bellevue’s Busy Summer Travel Season
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BellHop, Bellevue’s free, on-demand shuttle service operating in downtown Bellevue, unveils new…
Vote for Bellevue in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards
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Bellevue, Washington has once again been nominated for the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler…
Light Rail Connects Bellevue to Seattle Across Lake Washington
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The world's first light rail on a floating bridge has opened in the Pacific Northwest, connecting…
Bellevue Transportation Cards Available for Hospitality Partners
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Bellevue is now more connected than ever with the opening of Sound Transit's Crosslake Connection…
Bellevue Cares Shows How Meetings Can Give Back with KidsQuest
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On Monday, March 23, KidsQuest Children’s Museum joined Visit Bellevue’s Hotel Directors of…
New Aburi-Robata Dining Experience at Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi in Bellevue
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Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi has introduced Aburi-Robata, a new sushi bar experience that highlights…
Visit Bellevue Celebrates Record Growth, Honors Industry Leaders at 2026 Annual Celebration
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Visit Bellevue welcomed hospitality leaders, elected officials, community partners, and industry…
Visit Bellevue Partners Donate 9 E-Bikes to Jubilee Reach Families
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In a continued commitment to community care and sustainable mobility, Visit Bellevue's partners…
Visit Bellevue Annual Report 2025: Tourism Impact & Growth
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Purposeful Growth, Measurable Impact, and a Destination Coming into Its Own Visit Bellevue’s 2025…
Bellevue Dumpling Week Celebrates Lunar New Year
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Bellevue is launching its inaugural Dumpling Week, a citywide dining promotion running February 14…
Bellevue Boost Explores Accessibility and Community Partnership
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Visit Bellevue was excited to host our 4th and final Bellevue Boost for 2025. At November's Boost…
Bellevue Honored as “Best Sustainable and Scenic City” in the 2026 Good Housekeeping Travel Awards
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Bellevue has been named the “Best Sustainable and Scenic City” in the 2026 Good…
Visit Bellevue Partners with Wheel the World to Boost Accessible Travel in the PNW
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Visit Bellevue is proud to announce a new partnership with Wheel the World, the leading accessible travel…
Bellevue Noodle Week is November 10 - 16
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Bellevue chefs and restaurants celebrate the humble noodle with global flavors Visit Bellevue invites…
Bellevue's First Fall Drone Show Dazzles During WFEA Conference
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Under a cool autumn sky, Bellevue Downtown Park glowed brighter than ever. On October 29, 2025, hundreds…
Bellevue Airport Shuttle Expands Hours & Adds New Hotel Partners
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Direct Shuttle Service Between Bellevue and Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Bellevue Airport…
Cirque Du Soleil Brings ECHO to Marymoor Park in January 2026
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Cirque du Soleil’s ECHO Will Dazzle Under the Big Top at Marymoor Park Show Dates: Jan. 30…
Bellevue Fashion Show Raises More Than $1.5 Million For Local Nonprofits
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Bellevue Fashion Show just wrapped its 20th year as the premiere fashion event of the Pacific Northwest…
Bellevue's KidsQuest Children's Museum to Reimagine Bellevue Arts Museum Space
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A bold new chapter is unfolding for Bellevue’s cultural landscape: KidsQuest Children’s…
Hästens Bellevue Opens With Downtown Showroom
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Slip into sleep inside Hästens Bellevue's new luxury bed showroom and sleep spa, where the pace…
Vote Bellevue for Smart Meetings Platinum Choice Awards 2025
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Bellevue is proud to be recognized as one of the top destinations for meetings and events — and…
Two Chefs. Two Cities. One Table. An exclusive dinner series at InterContinental Bellevue
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Creating a culinary bridge between Bellevue and Boston, the concept of a four-hands dinner is as simple…
Fifth Avenue Club Now Open at InterContinental Seattle Bellevue
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Luxury meets the Pacific Northwest spirit with the arrival of The Fifth Avenue Club by Saks Fifth Avenue…
Picklenation Brings Flagship Pickleball Experience to Bellevue
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Bellevue’s reputation as a dynamic hub for leisure, lifestyle, and innovation just scored a major…
Visit Bellevue Expands Accessibility Through Wheel the World Partnership
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Visit Bellevue is taking meaningful steps to ensure that travel experiences in the city are accessible to…
Northwest Chocolate Festival Returns to Bellevue October 4–5, 2025
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Featuring 100+ global chocolate makers Bellevue, Washington (August 11, 2025) -- The Northwest Chocolate…
Bellevue Airport Shuttle Rolls Out Tiered Group Pricing
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Bellevue Airport Shuttle, operated by Eagle Shuttle Service in partnership with Visit Bellevue and the…
VISIT BELLEVUE WASHINGTON REVEALS NEW BRAND IDENTITY
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Bellevue’s new brand invites travelers to “Unexpect It” in Washington’s most…
Reservations Are Now Available For The Radiant Table
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A one-of-a-kind dinner series featuring projection mapping, chef-led menus, and sensory storytelling…
Best Kayak Rentals at The Boathouse at Meydenbauer Bay Park and Enatai Beach Park
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There's a new name making waves on Lake Washington this summer, offering kayak, canoe, and stand-up…
Art on the Avenue Now Offering Guided Tours
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The collection of pop-up art galleries at Avenue Bellevue's street-level storefronts feature a…
Submit Your Watch Parties for the World Soccer Tournament in 2026
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In summer 2026, the most prestigious international soccer tournament in the world will take place across…
Paine Field Gets New Direct Flights to Phoenix, Denver and Las Vegas
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Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE), known as Snohomish County Airport, or colloquially as…
Visit Bellevue launches new video podcast "Bellevue Bound"
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Bellevue, Washington’s official Destination Management Organization, Visit Bellevue, is proud to…
Visit Bellevue’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Destination Awards
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Visit Bellevue’s 2025 Annual Meeting & Destination Awards took center stage yesterday during…
All Aboard: Ride the Light Rail from Bellevue to Redmond and Marymoor Park Starting May 10
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Starting May 10, travelers can hop on the Link light rail from Downtown Bellevue and be in the heart of…
Bellevue Breweries Win Big at the 2025 World Beer Cup
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Bellevue just earned serious bragging rights on the global beer stage. This past weekend, two of the…
Visit Bellevue Named “Best Destination Marketing Organization” in 425 Magazine’s Best of 425 Awards
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Visit Bellevue is proud to announce it has been named Best Destination Marketing Organization in the 2025…
Destination on the rise: Bellevue booms as Pacific Northwest's new travel hotspot
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Bellevue, Washington, has evolved from Seattle’s refined Eastside neighbor into a vibrant…
Bellevue’s Golden Week Perks Make Arrivals a Joyful Occasion
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BELLEVUE, WA (April 28, 2025)— In honor of Golden Week, Visit Bellevue is welcoming travelers with…
Squeeze the Day: Cebiche & CTA Connections
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On March 26, Visit Bellevue’s Certified Tourism Ambassador (CTA) program brought together…
Vote Bellevue for the 2025 Stella Awards
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Congratulations are in order for Visit Bellevue, the Meydenbauer Center, and the InterContinental Seattle…
Women in The Arts Showcase Exhibition at Bellevue Arts Museum
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Prepare to be inspired! In partnership with The Bellevue Arts Museum (BAM), ELEVATE is thrilled to…
Vote Now for Smart Meetings "Smart Stars" Award Finalist Hyatt Regency Bellevue
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Hyatt Regency Bellevue is officially a finalist in the 2025 Smart Meetings 'Smart Stars' Award…
Baseball Beyond Borders Inaugural HBCU Seattle Series To Take Place at Bellevue's Bannerwood Park
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New Baseball Series Spotlighting HBCUs in Bellevue Bannerwood Sports Park offers an accessible…
3 New Kia EV9 Electric Vehicles Join Bellevue's Free BellHop Shuttle Service
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Visit Bellevue today announced new vehicle upgrades to the BellHop program, Bellevue’s free…
Don't Miss The Immersive 'Bubble Planet' Adventure This Spring
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Photo Credits: Bubble Planet Bubble Planet's Bellevue Debut is coming this March Bubble Planet: An…
Emerging Radiance: A Public Art Tribute to Japanese American History
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Emerging Radiance is a new interactive farmhouse art exhibit located at the Bellevue Library, honoring…
Visit Bellevue's Annual Report 2024
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A Destination on the Rise Bellevue, Washington, has officially surpassed its pre-pandemic tourism…
Bellevue's New Aerial Park Welcomes All Abilities
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Adventure is for everyone. In an exciting transformation, Bellevue Zip Tours, which is owned by the City…
Large Party Luncheons at Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi
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Unparalleled, premier dining experiences await at Ascend Prime Steak & Sushi : now with large party…
Visit Bellevue Confirms 2025 Advisory Board
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Visit Bellevue, the destination management organization (DMO) of The City of Bellevue, confirms their…
Bellevue Chef Jun Takai Named James Beard Foundation's 2025 Best Chef Award Semifinalist
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Bellevue's master sushi chef Jun Takai has been named a semifinalist in the 35th Anniversary of the…
New Expanded BellHop Hours
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BellHop, Bellevue's free all-electric, point-to-point, downtown transportation service, announces…
Bellevue featured in Northwest Travel + Life Magazine's Annual 52 Getaways Issue
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Entitled "Bellevue, Washington: Bold, Beautiful & Bustling," travel journalist Harriet…
SEIJIN-shiki USA: Japanese Coming-of-Age Celebration in Bellevue
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In a beautiful fusion of Japanese tradition and American inclusivity, the 6th SEIJIN-shiki USA is set to…
Visit Bellevue Earns 2025 Placemaking Award
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The Bellevue Downtown Association, locally known as the BDA, was established in 1974 to help the downtown…
MIRRA After Dark debuts to expand Bellevue's nightlife scene
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Mirra, the VR social entertainment venue, restaurant, and bar that opened on the third floor of Lincoln…
Cirque du Soleil's KOOZA opens on January 19th at Marymoor Park
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Prepare to be amazed as Cirque du Soleil's KOOZA brings its dazzling spectacle to Marymoor Park…
Bellevue's New Year's Eve Night Market Breaks Records with 9,000 Attendees
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The third annual Bellevue New Year’s Eve Night Market rang in 2025 with a vibrant makers market of…
Bellevue Celebrates Alaska Airlines' New Nonstop Service to Tokyo
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Bellevue is delighted to welcome the expanded air service from Alaska Air Group, who announced new daily…
Bellevue Airport Shuttle Launches with Daily Transfers Between SEA and Bellevue Hotels
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Visit Bellevue is proud to announce the launch of the Bellevue Airport Shuttle in partnership with Eagle…
Visit Bellevue Welcomes New Tourism Leaders
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(Pictured: Left, Veronica Romano; Right, Natalie Fortes) Visit Bellevue is pleased to welcome Veronica…
Bellevue Earns USA TODAY 10Best Nominations: Vote for Garden d’Lights, InterContinental, and Banaras
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Bellevue is making waves on the national stage with three standout nominations in USA TODAY’s…
"Art on the Avenue" to Debut During Bellevue's Season of Cheer 2024
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Downtown Bellevue is set to dazzle with art this winter with "Art on the Avenue," a…
Bellevue Club Hotel Introduces Doggy Menu
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Photo by Visit Bellevue The Bellevue Club Hotel is truly nestled in the heart of Bellevue, tucked away on…
Visit Bellevue joins Brand USA's South Korea MegaFam Gala
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Destinations from the State of Washington joined Brand USA for the South Korea MegaFam’s grand…
Megan Adams Promoted to Director of Destination Stewardship & Community Relations at Visit Bellevue
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Visit Bellevue is excited to announce the promotion of Megan Adams to the newly created position of…
Highlights: TikTok Sparks Opportunity for Small Businesses
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Bellevue Chamber and TikTok hosted a local small business event, TikTok Sparks Opportunity , with Izaiah…
Bellevue Lake Cruises Pilot Program Makes a Splash
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Bellevue's tourism scene has gained a fresh wave of excitement with the successful completion of the…
Williams Sonoma Bellevue Square Reopens with Exciting Launch Event Featuring Chef Shota Nakajima
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Williams Sonoma Bellevue Square hosted a successful reopening event on Friday, October 25, celebrating…
Bellevue Airport Shuttle Ribbon Cutting
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Pictured: Mintay Selewondim's mother, City of Bellevue Mayor Lynn Robinson, Eagle Shuttle Service…
Club Seltzer, KODE Pizza, and EatDirt: New Hotspot in Bellevue
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Bellevue's dining scene is experiencing a dynamic transformation with the introduction of three…
Watch This: New Destination Sales Video To Capture City's Rapid Growth
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Visit Bellevue has released a new destination sales video designed to showcase the city’s vibrant…
Bites of Bellevue Food Tours Officially Launched!
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On October 10, Visit Bellevue and Savor Cities celebrated the official launch of Bites of Bellevue Food…
Chef Shota Shines a Spotlight on Cantina Monarca’s Mexican Flavors in "Bellevue Eats"
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Chef Shota is back with Episode 2 of Bellevue Eats , this time showcasing Cantina Monarca, located on…
The Next Big Meetings Destination
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In Bellevue, Washington the high tech and retail industries drive the city’s rapid growth, while…
BellHop Expands Service Area To Bellevue Farmer's Market
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Visit Bellevue is excited to announce that BellHop, Bellevue's free electric shuttle, has expanded…
Bellevue Welcomes Belle the Bobcat: The Purrfect Yuru-Chara Mascot
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The Purrfect Yuru-Chara Mascot to Boost Tourism and Celebrate Ties with Japan Bellevue, Washington…
La Mar Cocina Peruana To Open in Bellevue This October
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Visit Bellevue is thrilled to welcome chef Gastón Acurio's highly anticipated restaurant, La…
Bellevue Introduces New Food Series, Tours, and Events To Redefine Culinary Travel
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Bellevue, Washington (September 12, 2024) – Visit Bellevue has unveiled a suite of new experiences…
Community Crafted Mural Debuts in Bellevue's Bel-Red Arts District
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Bellevue's Bel-Arts District became an art village in 2009. What once was a light-industrial…
Bellevue Jazz & Blues Series Returns October 2 - 6
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The Bellevue Downtown Association (BDA) is bringing together top national and regional talent to the…
Visit Bellevue Adds Bellevue Lake Cruises to Visitor Experiences
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Bellevue, Washington (July 31, 2024) - Visit Bellevue today unveiled that reservations for Bellevue Lake…
BellHop Electric Shuttle Service Here to Stay in Bellevue
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Visit Bellevue, Amazon, and City of Bellevue partner to keep BellHop Bellevue, Washington (June 17, 2024)…
Visit Bellevue Unveiled New Programs, Tours, and a Yuru-Chara at the 2024 Annual Meeting and Destin
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Bellevue, Washington (April 29, 2024) - Visit Bellevue, the official destination management organization…
City of Bellevue and T-Mobile Join Forces to Reduce Traffic-Related Fatalities
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The City of Bellevue and T-Mobile are working together to reduce traffic-related fatalities using…
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