MEDIA COVERAGE

The article “Bell Harbor, Seattle Hotels Team Up” discusses how Bell Harbor International Conference Center joined forces with The Edgewater Hotel and the Seattle Marriott Waterfront to create Destination Waterfront, a one-stop shopping resource for groups looking to book meeting space and hotel rooms in Seattle. Shelley Tomberg, Vice President of Sales for Columbia Hospitality, stated that “with the cooperation, Bell Harbor and the two hotels are much stronger together at attracting business than they would be on their own”.

In an article about international clients, Bell Harbor Convention Center is mentioned for its simultaneous translation booths, technological capabilities, and “sophisticated amenities.” Bell Harbor has seen a growth in international attendance as a recent conference at the center drew attendees from 93 countries. The center, operated by Columbia Hospitality, has all the conveniences to ensure comfort during meetings, including specialized cuisine.

Bell Harbor was featured as a regional leader in environmentally sound business practices. Its composting program has already diverted over 40 tons of waste and its kitchen grease is converted to biodiesel fuel to power Port of Seattle vehicles. For these eco-friendly measures, Bell Harbor has earned a 4-star rating from EnviroStars. Details>>

Described as one of the meeting industry’s “best-kept secrets”, Seattle is a city with unmatched beauty and value. Located on Elliott Bay, Bell Harbor International Conference Center has 100,000 square feet of waterfront function space, including the Rooftop Plaza that has panoramic views of the city and the Olympic Mountains beyond.

In the article “Conference Centers We Love,” Bell Harbor International Conference Center was acknowledged for its multi-use space. Offering 100,000 square feet of space, the facility provides a 300-seat auditorium with six simultaneous interpretation booths, a rooftop deck providing views of the Seattle skyline, and a prime waterfront location.

Bell Harbor International Conference Center is an ideal location for meetings, conferences, and events. Located at the water’s edge, Bell Harbor is within walking distance of several major hotels and dozens of Seattle’s best restaurants.

The 2008 Professional Convention Managers Association annual meeting was a city-wide event held in Seattle, Washington. The four-day conference included seminars, receptions, and networking/social events for 3,400 top meeting planners and suppliers to the Northwest. Bell Harbor Internation Conference Center, a sponsor of the PCMA conference, hosted the event's networking reception.