Tourism Marketing Authority Board of Directors, Washington

The Washington Tourism Marketing Authority is responsible for contracting for statewide tourism marketing services that promote tourism on behalf of the citizens of the state, and for managing the authority’s financial resources.
Board Websitehttps://www.commerce.wa.gov/promoting-washington-state/tourism-marketing-authority/
Policy AreaTransportation and Economic Development
Governor Appointments9
Total Board Positions13
Statutory AuthoritySB 5251
Public Disclosure Required?No
Senate Confirmation Required?No
CompensationExpense reimbursement solely from the funds of the authority
Term Length (years)4
Statutory Term LimitsNone
Member Requirements: Nine representatives with expertise in the tourism industry and related businesses including, but not limited to, hotel, restaurant, outdoor recreation, attractions, retail, and rental car businesses. Appointments by the Governor must reflect diversity in geography, size of business, gender, and ethnicity. No county may have more than two appointments and no city may have more than one appointment. No board member may serve on the board of an organization that could be considered for a contract authorized by the Washington Tourism Marketing Authority.