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This June, the region is expecting an unprecedented 750,000 visitors — and hotels within a 3-hour radius of Seattle are projected to sell out.That means thousands of people will be looking for: A place to stayKEDA is teaming up with Olympic College Continuing Education to help our community turn this tourism surge into real income.Want to become an Airbnb host?Learn how to craft a standout listing, manage quick turnovers, and maximize bookings for international guests in Airbnb Hosting.UP NEXT: Become a Rideshare Driver - April 8th 6-7:30 PMDon’t just watch the boom happen — be part of it. Slide decks are...

Next summer, over 750,000 visitors are expected to flood the Puget Sound region as Seattle hosts matches for the 2026 global soccer tournament. For Kitsap businesses, this isn’t just a moment—it’s a movement.Event Wrap-Up: Kickstart Kitsap – From Pop-Ups to ProfitKitsap business owners, community partners, and local leaders gathered at the KEDA Fall Forum: Kickstart Kitsap on October 30 at the Kitsap Conference Center to explore how Kitsap can prepare for the 2026 visitor wave — and turn it into long-term economic opportunity. (Scroll down for slide decks. Videos and photo gallery coming soon!)Collaboration Across KitsapThis year’s forum showcased the...

Next summer, the world’s largest sporting event is heading our way: The 2026 FIFA World Cup. With it comes significant potential to boost Kitsap tourism and small business.Slated to be held in 16 different cities across Mexico, Canada and the United States, what’s important for us here in the Pacific Northwest is that two of the host cities are Seattle and Vancouver, Canada. Experts expect around 750,000 to come to our region for the games. Seattle has meaningful matches to host in this tournament: A US game on June 19, a knockout match on July 1, and a round-of-16 match...

From the Pitch to the Peninsula: Kitsap’s Game Plan for 2026As the FIFA World Cup 2026™ prepares to unfold in Seattle, Kitsap County is set to embrace its own wave of opportunity and excitement. Seattle will host six matches, and while we’re using the term “FIFA World Cup 2026™” editorially (noting it’s a trademark of FIFA), it’s important to highlight what this means for Kitsap County, the broader region, and how local tourism leaders are helping the community get ready.Seattle’s Global Stage and Kitsap’s Local Advantage – A Neighbor to the ActionSeattle’s hosting of the FIFA World Cup 2026™ will...