Tourism & Hospitality Services is Washington’s fourth largest cluster. In 2007, the cluster brought in $14.8 billion, marking the fifth straight year of positive growth.

28,370 people work in Snohomish County's Tourism & Hospitality Services cluster. Most work in limited-service eating places and full-service restaurants. Gambling industries showed the most significant growth since 2007.

The Tourism & Hospitality Services cluster is growing across. Demand for services, employees, and training programs continues to increase. In addition, the economic impact of the cluster continues to positively affect the region. With growth expected through 2015, the eyes of the world on the Puget Sound in 2010, and innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainability high, Snohomish County is a great place for Tourism & Hospitality Services.

The Tourism & Hospitality Services cluster focuses on:

• Arts, entertainment, and recreation
• Accommodation and food services
• Convention centers
• Visitor bureaus