Plans were made. Committees were formed. And everyone wondered what Washington state might gain from a peripheral seat to the Vancouver Olympics.
Nada. Zilch. That’s what.
At least, that’s how things are looking so far. State tourism officials are still holding out hope that a post-Olympic gush of tourists could spill over the Canadian border.
The state’s tourism dearth isn’t shocking. Long after plans were made years ago to accommodate Vancouver-bound visitors, it became apparent they weren’t going to stop on their way north.
Not in Snohomish County, and probably not farther north, either.
Hoteliers have been reporting lackluster bookings, and tourism destinations aren’t seeing an uptick in foreign visitors.
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