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SUMMARY:Visit Seattle: Seattle Tourism Ambassador Program
DESCRIPTION:*** Third Party Event ***\nThe Seattle Tourism Ambassador certification teaches best practices to front-line employees and volunteers and ensures that they understand their role in increasing tourism.\nThe objective of our Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program is to foster a destination-wide culture of quality service\, encouraging repeat business and turning visitors into advocates. \nBy becoming a credentialed Certified Tourism Ambassador™\, hospitality employees\, volunteers\, and community members will have the resources and training necessary to create a more memorable visitor experience. \nThe curriculum consists of reading assignments\, a half-day classroom session\, and an open-book exam. Upon successful completion\, participants will earn the Certified Tourism Ambassador™ designation and receive an industry-recognized professional credential and accompanying initials that can be used behind the person’s name to denote their commitment as a Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (e.g.\, Jim Smith\, CTA). The CTA logo may also be used on your organization’s website and business cards/communications with approval. Annual renewal of certification is necessary to maintain your designation. \nAs a licensed Accredited Provider\, Visit Seattle presents the official CTA designation on behalf of the Tourism Ambassador Institute®\, the oversight body for the certification program. \nThere is a one-time\, non-refundable\, non-transferrable enrollment fee of $45 per person and an annual renewal fee of $35 (discounted to $25 for early renewals). \nCertification enrollment is open to anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in the tourism industry or in serving locals and visitors (leisure travelers\, business travelers\, spectators\, attendees\, etc.). This includes but is not limited to people who represent: \n\nAirports\nAttractions & Activities (museum\, cultural\, gaming\, sports\, etc.)\nCity/County/State Government (mayors\, city council\, police)\nConvention Centers / Event Centers\nDowntown Merchants\nEducation (universities\, community colleges\, high schools)\nHospitals (information desk; patient services)\nHotel / Lodging (hotel/motel\, Airbnb\, B&B\, RV park\, etc.)\nRealtors\nRestaurants (upscale\, café\, etc.)\nLounges / Nightlife\nShopping / Retail (malls\, districts\, etc.)\nFacilities / Arenas (sporting events\, festivals\, etc.)\nTransportation (shuttle\, cab\, rideshare\, public transit\, etc.)\nTourism Entities (DMO\, CVB\, Chamber\, etc.)\nWorkforce Development\nEconomic Development\nResidents / Volunteers\n\nTo register or learn more: Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program – Visit Seattle
URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/visit-seattle-seattle-tourism-ambassador-program-2-2-4/
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SUMMARY:ServSave Manager class—Lacey
DESCRIPTION:A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) must be certified through an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program. ServSafe Manager is an ANSI-certified program with a proctored exam. It is listed by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for accredited Certified Food Protection Manager programs (ID 0655). \nServSafe Manager is an advanced food safety certification developed by the National Restaurant Association for foodservice and hospitality personnel. The ServSafe brand offers the highest standard of training to your staff and was named one of America’s Top Online Learning Providers of 2024. \nIt also keeps customers safe with advanced food safety knowledge and complies with the Demonstration of Knowledge (DOK)\, Person In Charge (PIC) and Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirements within the Washington State Food Code. \nRegister by June 15\, 2026.
URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/servsave-manager-class-lacey-2-2/
LOCATION:Harbor Foodservice\, 3901 Hogum Bay Rd NE\, Lacey\, 98516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Visit Seattle: Seattle Tourism Ambassador Program
DESCRIPTION:*** Third Party Event ***\nThe Seattle Tourism Ambassador certification teaches best practices to front-line employees and volunteers and ensures that they understand their role in increasing tourism.\nThe objective of our Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program is to foster a destination-wide culture of quality service\, encouraging repeat business and turning visitors into advocates. \nBy becoming a credentialed Certified Tourism Ambassador™\, hospitality employees\, volunteers\, and community members will have the resources and training necessary to create a more memorable visitor experience. \nThe curriculum consists of reading assignments\, a half-day classroom session\, and an open-book exam. Upon successful completion\, participants will earn the Certified Tourism Ambassador™ designation and receive an industry-recognized professional credential and accompanying initials that can be used behind the person’s name to denote their commitment as a Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (e.g.\, Jim Smith\, CTA). The CTA logo may also be used on your organization’s website and business cards/communications with approval. Annual renewal of certification is necessary to maintain your designation. \nAs a licensed Accredited Provider\, Visit Seattle presents the official CTA designation on behalf of the Tourism Ambassador Institute®\, the oversight body for the certification program. \nThere is a one-time\, non-refundable\, non-transferrable enrollment fee of $45 per person and an annual renewal fee of $35 (discounted to $25 for early renewals). \nCertification enrollment is open to anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in the tourism industry or in serving locals and visitors (leisure travelers\, business travelers\, spectators\, attendees\, etc.). This includes but is not limited to people who represent: \n\nAirports\nAttractions & Activities (museum\, cultural\, gaming\, sports\, etc.)\nCity/County/State Government (mayors\, city council\, police)\nConvention Centers / Event Centers\nDowntown Merchants\nEducation (universities\, community colleges\, high schools)\nHospitals (information desk; patient services)\nHotel / Lodging (hotel/motel\, Airbnb\, B&B\, RV park\, etc.)\nRealtors\nRestaurants (upscale\, café\, etc.)\nLounges / Nightlife\nShopping / Retail (malls\, districts\, etc.)\nFacilities / Arenas (sporting events\, festivals\, etc.)\nTransportation (shuttle\, cab\, rideshare\, public transit\, etc.)\nTourism Entities (DMO\, CVB\, Chamber\, etc.)\nWorkforce Development\nEconomic Development\nResidents / Volunteers\n\nTo register or learn more: Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program – Visit Seattle
URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/visit-seattle-seattle-tourism-ambassador-program-2-2-5/
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SUMMARY:Visit Seattle: Seattle Tourism Ambassador Program
DESCRIPTION:*** Third Party Event ***\nThe Seattle Tourism Ambassador certification teaches best practices to front-line employees and volunteers and ensures that they understand their role in increasing tourism.\nThe objective of our Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program is to foster a destination-wide culture of quality service\, encouraging repeat business and turning visitors into advocates. \nBy becoming a credentialed Certified Tourism Ambassador™\, hospitality employees\, volunteers\, and community members will have the resources and training necessary to create a more memorable visitor experience. \nThe curriculum consists of reading assignments\, a half-day classroom session\, and an open-book exam. Upon successful completion\, participants will earn the Certified Tourism Ambassador™ designation and receive an industry-recognized professional credential and accompanying initials that can be used behind the person’s name to denote their commitment as a Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (e.g.\, Jim Smith\, CTA). The CTA logo may also be used on your organization’s website and business cards/communications with approval. Annual renewal of certification is necessary to maintain your designation. \nAs a licensed Accredited Provider\, Visit Seattle presents the official CTA designation on behalf of the Tourism Ambassador Institute®\, the oversight body for the certification program. \nThere is a one-time\, non-refundable\, non-transferrable enrollment fee of $45 per person and an annual renewal fee of $35 (discounted to $25 for early renewals). \nCertification enrollment is open to anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in the tourism industry or in serving locals and visitors (leisure travelers\, business travelers\, spectators\, attendees\, etc.). This includes but is not limited to people who represent: \n\nAirports\nAttractions & Activities (museum\, cultural\, gaming\, sports\, etc.)\nCity/County/State Government (mayors\, city council\, police)\nConvention Centers / Event Centers\nDowntown Merchants\nEducation (universities\, community colleges\, high schools)\nHospitals (information desk; patient services)\nHotel / Lodging (hotel/motel\, Airbnb\, B&B\, RV park\, etc.)\nRealtors\nRestaurants (upscale\, café\, etc.)\nLounges / Nightlife\nShopping / Retail (malls\, districts\, etc.)\nFacilities / Arenas (sporting events\, festivals\, etc.)\nTransportation (shuttle\, cab\, rideshare\, public transit\, etc.)\nTourism Entities (DMO\, CVB\, Chamber\, etc.)\nWorkforce Development\nEconomic Development\nResidents / Volunteers\n\nTo register or learn more: Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program – Visit Seattle
URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/visit-seattle-seattle-tourism-ambassador-program-2-2-6/
CATEGORIES:Local
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SUMMARY:ServSave Manager class—Lacey
DESCRIPTION:A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) must be certified through an American National Standards Institute (ANSI) accredited program. ServSafe Manager is an ANSI-certified program with a proctored exam. It is listed by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) for accredited Certified Food Protection Manager programs (ID 0655). \nServSafe Manager is an advanced food safety certification developed by the National Restaurant Association for foodservice and hospitality personnel. The ServSafe brand offers the highest standard of training to your staff and was named one of America’s Top Online Learning Providers of 2024. \nIt also keeps customers safe with advanced food safety knowledge and complies with the Demonstration of Knowledge (DOK)\, Person In Charge (PIC) and Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) requirements within the Washington State Food Code. \nRegister by Sept. 14\, 2026.
URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/servsave-manager-class-lacey-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Harbor Foodservice\, 3901 Hogum Bay Rd NE\, Lacey\, 98516\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:Visit Seattle: Seattle Tourism Ambassador Program
DESCRIPTION:*** Third Party Event ***\nThe Seattle Tourism Ambassador certification teaches best practices to front-line employees and volunteers and ensures that they understand their role in increasing tourism.\nThe objective of our Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program is to foster a destination-wide culture of quality service\, encouraging repeat business and turning visitors into advocates. \nBy becoming a credentialed Certified Tourism Ambassador™\, hospitality employees\, volunteers\, and community members will have the resources and training necessary to create a more memorable visitor experience. \nThe curriculum consists of reading assignments\, a half-day classroom session\, and an open-book exam. Upon successful completion\, participants will earn the Certified Tourism Ambassador™ designation and receive an industry-recognized professional credential and accompanying initials that can be used behind the person’s name to denote their commitment as a Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (e.g.\, Jim Smith\, CTA). The CTA logo may also be used on your organization’s website and business cards/communications with approval. Annual renewal of certification is necessary to maintain your designation. \nAs a licensed Accredited Provider\, Visit Seattle presents the official CTA designation on behalf of the Tourism Ambassador Institute®\, the oversight body for the certification program. \nThere is a one-time\, non-refundable\, non-transferrable enrollment fee of $45 per person and an annual renewal fee of $35 (discounted to $25 for early renewals). \nCertification enrollment is open to anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in the tourism industry or in serving locals and visitors (leisure travelers\, business travelers\, spectators\, attendees\, etc.). This includes but is not limited to people who represent: \n\nAirports\nAttractions & Activities (museum\, cultural\, gaming\, sports\, etc.)\nCity/County/State Government (mayors\, city council\, police)\nConvention Centers / Event Centers\nDowntown Merchants\nEducation (universities\, community colleges\, high schools)\nHospitals (information desk; patient services)\nHotel / Lodging (hotel/motel\, Airbnb\, B&B\, RV park\, etc.)\nRealtors\nRestaurants (upscale\, café\, etc.)\nLounges / Nightlife\nShopping / Retail (malls\, districts\, etc.)\nFacilities / Arenas (sporting events\, festivals\, etc.)\nTransportation (shuttle\, cab\, rideshare\, public transit\, etc.)\nTourism Entities (DMO\, CVB\, Chamber\, etc.)\nWorkforce Development\nEconomic Development\nResidents / Volunteers\n\nTo register or learn more: Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program – Visit Seattle
URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/visit-seattle-seattle-tourism-ambassador-program-2-2-7/
CATEGORIES:Local
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SUMMARY:Visit Seattle: Seattle Tourism Ambassador Program
DESCRIPTION:*** Third Party Event ***\nThe Seattle Tourism Ambassador certification teaches best practices to front-line employees and volunteers and ensures that they understand their role in increasing tourism.\nThe objective of our Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program is to foster a destination-wide culture of quality service\, encouraging repeat business and turning visitors into advocates. \nBy becoming a credentialed Certified Tourism Ambassador™\, hospitality employees\, volunteers\, and community members will have the resources and training necessary to create a more memorable visitor experience. \nThe curriculum consists of reading assignments\, a half-day classroom session\, and an open-book exam. Upon successful completion\, participants will earn the Certified Tourism Ambassador™ designation and receive an industry-recognized professional credential and accompanying initials that can be used behind the person’s name to denote their commitment as a Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (e.g.\, Jim Smith\, CTA). The CTA logo may also be used on your organization’s website and business cards/communications with approval. Annual renewal of certification is necessary to maintain your designation. \nAs a licensed Accredited Provider\, Visit Seattle presents the official CTA designation on behalf of the Tourism Ambassador Institute®\, the oversight body for the certification program. \nThere is a one-time\, non-refundable\, non-transferrable enrollment fee of $45 per person and an annual renewal fee of $35 (discounted to $25 for early renewals). \nCertification enrollment is open to anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in the tourism industry or in serving locals and visitors (leisure travelers\, business travelers\, spectators\, attendees\, etc.). This includes but is not limited to people who represent: \n\nAirports\nAttractions & Activities (museum\, cultural\, gaming\, sports\, etc.)\nCity/County/State Government (mayors\, city council\, police)\nConvention Centers / Event Centers\nDowntown Merchants\nEducation (universities\, community colleges\, high schools)\nHospitals (information desk; patient services)\nHotel / Lodging (hotel/motel\, Airbnb\, B&B\, RV park\, etc.)\nRealtors\nRestaurants (upscale\, café\, etc.)\nLounges / Nightlife\nShopping / Retail (malls\, districts\, etc.)\nFacilities / Arenas (sporting events\, festivals\, etc.)\nTransportation (shuttle\, cab\, rideshare\, public transit\, etc.)\nTourism Entities (DMO\, CVB\, Chamber\, etc.)\nWorkforce Development\nEconomic Development\nResidents / Volunteers\n\nTo register or learn more: Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program – Visit Seattle
URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/visit-seattle-seattle-tourism-ambassador-program-2-2-8/
CATEGORIES:Local
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SUMMARY:Visit Seattle: Seattle Tourism Ambassador Program
DESCRIPTION:*** Third Party Event ***\nThe Seattle Tourism Ambassador certification teaches best practices to front-line employees and volunteers and ensures that they understand their role in increasing tourism.\nThe objective of our Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program is to foster a destination-wide culture of quality service\, encouraging repeat business and turning visitors into advocates. \nBy becoming a credentialed Certified Tourism Ambassador™\, hospitality employees\, volunteers\, and community members will have the resources and training necessary to create a more memorable visitor experience. \nThe curriculum consists of reading assignments\, a half-day classroom session\, and an open-book exam. Upon successful completion\, participants will earn the Certified Tourism Ambassador™ designation and receive an industry-recognized professional credential and accompanying initials that can be used behind the person’s name to denote their commitment as a Certified Tourism Ambassador™ (e.g.\, Jim Smith\, CTA). The CTA logo may also be used on your organization’s website and business cards/communications with approval. Annual renewal of certification is necessary to maintain your designation. \nAs a licensed Accredited Provider\, Visit Seattle presents the official CTA designation on behalf of the Tourism Ambassador Institute®\, the oversight body for the certification program. \nThere is a one-time\, non-refundable\, non-transferrable enrollment fee of $45 per person and an annual renewal fee of $35 (discounted to $25 for early renewals). \nCertification enrollment is open to anyone who is directly or indirectly involved in the tourism industry or in serving locals and visitors (leisure travelers\, business travelers\, spectators\, attendees\, etc.). This includes but is not limited to people who represent: \n\nAirports\nAttractions & Activities (museum\, cultural\, gaming\, sports\, etc.)\nCity/County/State Government (mayors\, city council\, police)\nConvention Centers / Event Centers\nDowntown Merchants\nEducation (universities\, community colleges\, high schools)\nHospitals (information desk; patient services)\nHotel / Lodging (hotel/motel\, Airbnb\, B&B\, RV park\, etc.)\nRealtors\nRestaurants (upscale\, café\, etc.)\nLounges / Nightlife\nShopping / Retail (malls\, districts\, etc.)\nFacilities / Arenas (sporting events\, festivals\, etc.)\nTransportation (shuttle\, cab\, rideshare\, public transit\, etc.)\nTourism Entities (DMO\, CVB\, Chamber\, etc.)\nWorkforce Development\nEconomic Development\nResidents / Volunteers\n\nTo register or learn more: Seattle Certified Tourism Ambassador Program – Visit Seattle
URL:https://wahospitality.org/event/visit-seattle-seattle-tourism-ambassador-program-2-2-9/
CATEGORIES:Local
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