
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 8, 2017
For more information:
Jacob Schmidt
360-750-1553 Ext.519
jschmidt@VisitVancouverUSA.com
Visit Vancouver USA Recognizes the American Empress with Tourism Award
2017 Spirit of Tourism Award presented in conjunction with National Travel and Tourism Week

- exceeded $472 million;
- generated $14.3 million in local taxes; and
- supported more than 4,450 travel industry jobs.
To learn more about the tourism industry, please visit www.VisitVancouverUSA.com.
Download a high-res image of the 2017 Tourism Award here.
Download a high-res image of the American Empress crew here.
Download a high-res image of the American Empress riverboat here.
About Visit Vancouver USA
Visit Vancouver USA is the official destination marketing organization for Vancouver USA and the surrounding areas. The organization also markets the region as a venue for sports events through the Vancouver USA Sports brand. Visit Vancouver USA's mission is to increase visitor spending in Vancouver and Clark County through competitively marketing the area as a destination for meetings, conventions, and group and leisure travelers. For more information call 360-750-1553, or visit www.VisitVancouverUSA.com.