Tourism is a major source of city, regional, and state revenue. And, given the region's special relationship with China, let's take strategic steps to attract the rising numbers of Chinese tourists who want to to visit Seattle and the region.
A Seattle Port Commissioner argues for comprehensive, strategic, national investments for moving goods and retaining competitiveness. Just look to Canada for an example, and a threat.
There's a widespread view, typified by a recent Knute Berger article, that the Port of Seattle has lost touch with its job-creation responsibilities. Port Commissioner John Creighton gives a different view.
