Travel

Recommendations will be made once the venue is established for the 2025 event.

Airport

The Propel Conference is in Tacoma, Washington this year. Tacoma is about 25 minutes from the SEATAC Airport (SEA) just south of Seattle, WA.

Hotels

More details coming soon.

Car Rentals

You'll want to rent a car to get to and from the conference to the hotels and restaurants in the area. The NAD has arranged discounts for car rentals with Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, and Budget.

Recommended Dining

Most hotels provide breakfast and lunch is provided each day of the conference. We encourage you to plan dinners with your team offsite to share what you learn each day. There are several vegan or vegetarian options in the area.

Places to Visit

The Pacific Northwest is beautiful all year, but especially in the spring! If you haven't visited the area in a while, or this is your first time here, there are a few places everyone should try to visit and experience firsthand. Let us know which ones are your favorite!

PDX Airport

Tacoma, WA is 30 minutes south of SeaTac Airport (SEA) Just south of Seattle, WA. (Note: In previous years travelers were recommended to fly into Portland. However, with the location change, it is 3+ hours away from the Propel Conference in 2025. If you're flying, you'll want to travel through SEA.)

https://www.flypdx.com/

Car Rentals

The NAD has arranged discounts for car rentals. Look at the national accounts page for discounts with Enterprise, Alamo, Avis, and Budget.

https://www.adventistpurchasing.org/travel/auto-rentals/

Hotels

Holiday Inn Express | Salmon Creek

13101 NE 27th Avenue, Vancouver, WA
360-576-1040
(10 minutes away by car)

Ask for the NPUC Preferred Rate when booking
(ID 100326500)

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Sonesta ES Suites | Vancouver

7301 NE 41st Street, Vancouver, WA
360-891-8282
(15 minutes away by car)

Ask for the 2NPUC Rate when calling.
(No Code Provided)

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites | Vancouver Mall

7205 NE 41st Street, Vancouver, WA
360-253-0500
(15 minutes away by car)

Ask for the Adventist Fellowship Rate when calling.
(code IP71K)

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DoubleTree by Hilton | Vancouver

12712 SE 2nd Circle, Vancouver, WA 98684
360-891-9777
(25 minutes away by car)

Ask for the NPUC Rate when calling.
(ID 0003141484)

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Recommended Dining

Mighty Bowl Food Cart
Hazel Dell

Food Cart, 9811 NE 15th Ave
Vancouver, WA 98665

(Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Vegan Options)

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Thai Little Home
Hazel Dell

3214 E 4th Plain Blvd
Vancouver, WA 98661

(Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Vegan Options)

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Namjai Thai Cuisine
Hazel Dell

3414 NE 52nd St
Vancouver, WA 98661

(Vegetarian, Gluten Free, Vegan Options)

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Noodles and Company
Vancouver

4311 NE Thurston Way
Vancouver, WA 98662

(Vegetarian, Gluten Free,
Vegan Options)

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Cafe Yumm!
Vancouver

305 SE Chkalov Drive Ste. 128
Vancouver, WA 98683

(Vegetarian, Gluten Free,
Vegan Options)

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Panera Bread
Hazel Dell & Vancouver

7200 NE Hwy 99
915 SE 164th Ave

(Vegetarian, Gluten Free,
Vegan Options)

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Places to Visit

Mount Saint Helens
Castle Rock, WA

Mount Saint Helens Visitor Center
3029 Spirit Lake Hwy
Castle Rock, WA 98611

On May 18, 1980, a magnitude 5.1 earthquake triggered one of the world's largest recorded landslides, followed by one of the most powerful volcanic blasts in the history of North America: the eruption of Mount St. Helens. The Mount St Helens Visitor Center offers scientific displays, a movie theatre, and beautiful walking trails. (Please visit the site to confirm visitor center hours and accessibility.)

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Multnomah Falls
Bridal Veil, OR

Multnomah Falls
E Historic Columbia River Hwy
Bridal Veil, OR 97010

Multnomah Falls is the most visited natural recreation site in the Pacific Northwest. The flow over the falls varies but is usually highest during the winter and spring seasons. Located right off of I-84 (Exit 31) you'll also get to drive along the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, which offers spectacular views, too. (Please visit the site to confirm the lodge, restaurant, restroom, and gift shop hours and accessibility.)

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Powell's City of Books
Portland, OR

Powell's City of Books
1005 W Burnside St
Portland, OR 97209

Powell’s City of Books is the largest used and new bookstore in the world, occupying an entire city block and housing approximately one million books. Located in downtown Portland’s Pearl District, the City of Books has nine color-coded rooms and over 3,500 different sections, offering something for every interest, including an incredible selection of out-of-print and hard-to-find titles.

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