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Port Orchard outlines FIFA 2026 marketing push and waterfront upgrades to capture visitor spending
Summary
Port Orchard staff presented a marketing and waterfront improvement plan on Oct. 21 aimed at capturing visitor spending during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, recommending digital advertising, ferry‑terminal placements, public art, seating, and analytics to measure visitor flows.
Josh Johnson, the city's contracted public information consultant, told the council that the 2026 FIFA World Cup (Seattle matches, June 15–July 6) presents an opportunity to attract day trippers and short‑stay visitors to Port Orchard. Using conservative estimates, Johnson said Kitsap County could capture a small share of metro visitors; Port Orchard's waterfront and ferry connection could draw thousands of additional day visitors if the city…
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