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Expedia Hurts Seattle Hempfest by Thousands of Dollars

All About Dispute With Expedia & Hempfest

45 days before the start of Seattle Hempfest 2019, Expedia, the internet company and large Seattle landowner, told the festival that it would block access to a road required for best attendance and flow for the some 100,000 people expected to come to this year’s hempfest.

here’s what you need to know about Expedia & Hempfest.

  • Expedia is a travel website
    • tom even booked his trip to hempfest with expedia (see video)
    • Expedia owns real estate required for Hempfest’s traffic
    • Expedia blocked access to the road it has used for 25 years of Hempfest
    • Tech companies run Seattle (Amazon, Microsoft, etc).
  • Hempfest is a big event
    • over 25 years of hempfest
    • last place Jack Herer spoke in 2009
    • Held August 16, 17 and 18 at the Seattle Special Event center for Hempfest 2019
  • Vivian McPeak is Executive Director of Hempfest
    • 100,000 attendees expected at hempfest
    • Quote”Expedia is apparently willing to end Hempfest rather than endure a few days of temporary inconvenience.”
    • Boycott Expedia on Moveon.org: 
  • Cannabis Legalization News will be at Hempfest
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Thomas Howard

A seasoned commercial lawyer and the Managing Director of Collateral Base. With over 15 years of experience, Tom specializes in the cannabis industry, helping businesses navigate complex regulations, secure licenses, and obtain capital. He has successfully assisted clients in multiple states and is a Certified Ganjier. Tom also runs the popular YouTube channel "Cannabis Legalization News," providing insights and updates on cannabis laws and industry trends.
Picture of Thomas Howard

Thomas Howard

A seasoned commercial lawyer and the Managing Director of Collateral Base. With over 15 years of experience, Tom specializes in the cannabis industry, helping businesses navigate complex regulations, secure licenses, and obtain capital. He has successfully assisted clients in multiple states and is a Certified Ganjier. Tom also runs the popular YouTube channel "Cannabis Legalization News," providing insights and updates on cannabis laws and industry trends.

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