The Business Traveler’s Guide to SAP Concur Fusion 2025: Must-See Sights, Bites, and Travel Tips in Seattle

Get excited – SAP Concur Fusion 2025 is just around the corner! Over 3,000 attendees from around the world are getting ready to join us in Seattle, Washington for the event, and for many, it may be their first time visiting the beautiful Pacific Northwest. To help attendees make the most of their time in Seattle for the event, we’ve assembled our top tips for exploring the Emerald City.

Flying in

Seattle is served by Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), located about 15 miles from downtown.

Once on the ground, travelers can take the Link Light Rail to downtown. You can consult Sound Transit's trip planner to see which light rail station is closest to your final destination. Ahead of boarding, purchase a ticket from a ticket machine or download the Transit GO Ticket app to buy a digital ticket. You can also use your physical ORCA card to board. Your fare for the Light Rail also covers buses and streetcars for the next two hours.

The light rail station at the airport is located on level four of the parking garage. Take the skybridge from Baggage Claim to the parking garage. Heads up: it’s a bit of a long walk from the doors of the airport to the light rail station. If you don’t feel like walking, you can also take the free Train-to-Plane shuttle to the station. 

Alternatively, ride-shares like Uber are readily available to take you where you need to go from SEA.

Getting around

Part of downtown Seattle’s charm is its walkability. Plan accordingly by packing comfortable shoes for walking from place to place. 

When walking isn’t feasible or desirable, you can take the Seattle Streetcar to explore downtown.  The adult single-ride fare is $2.25. You can buy a ticket at a station, pay your fare with an ORCA card, or pay via the Transit GO app.

Or, take the Link Light Rail, which runs north to south, with notable stops at the University of Washington, Capitol Hill, Westlake Center, Pioneer Square, the airport, and more. 

Going beyond the limits of Link’s north-to-south track? Depending on your destination, consider taking a bus. Bus fare can be paid in cash, with an ORCA card, or via the Transit GO app. A fare is valid for two hours after activation, and can be used to board other buses until it expires. Make sure to get a receipt if you pay in cash. The OneBusAway app can help you determine when the next bus will arrive. 

Taxis and ride-share programs, like Uber, are also available to take you where you need to go.

Looking for micromobility options? Scooter- and bike-share services, like Lime, are widely available for short trips. Lime electric scooter and bike rentals are conveniently available through the Uber app.

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Where to eat

Meals are no small matter for business travelers – in fact, SAP Concur bookings data shows that nearly a quarter of all business expenses are for meals. So whether you’re enjoying a post-event bite with your team, a vendor or customer, or solo, make it one to remember as you soak in the Seattle sights.

For the ultimate fine-dining experience, book a reservation for Canlis. Think: gorgeous views, extraordinary mid-century design, and a meal you’ll tell your friends about again and again. Or, head to Atoma—a new, buzzy spot named one of the city’s best restaurants by myriad publications. 

Looking for some casual options? Grab a burger at Dick’s, Burgermaster, Kidd Valley, or Uneeda Burger. Craving banh mi? Head to Billiard Hoang, Banh Town, or Saigon Drip Cafe. 

Have breakfast on the brain? Check out Portage Bay (for their waffle bar), Geraldine’s Counter (get there early), or Fat’s Chicken and Waffles (for their namesake). 

Just looking for a freshly brewed coffee to start your day? Head to Boon Boona, Cafe Hagen, The Station, or Caffe Vita. The city is also home to an incredible Vietnamese coffee scene. Locals love Voi Cà Phê, Coffeeholic House, and Aroom—to name a few. 

Speaking of brews, Seattle has a number of fantastic breweries (many that also offer food or partner with food trucks), including Stoup Brewing, Fremont Brewing, Fair Isle Brewing, Great Notion Brewing, Wheelie Pop Brewing, and many more. 

What to do

According to our 6th Annual Global Business Travelers Research Report, 86% of business travelers aim to add “booking buffers” to their trip just in case of unpredictable travel delays – for example, due to unforeseen bad weather. But when skies are clear, this can leave travelers with some extra time at their destination. Fusion attendees who are flying in a day or two early or staying for the weekend following the event might consider paying a visit to Seattle mainstays to make the most of their time in the city.

If this is your first time in Seattle, you can’t miss Pike Place Market—one of the oldest and largest continuously operating public markets in the U.S. Spanning more than nine acres in the heart of downtown, the market is beloved by locals and tourists alike. 

Love museums? You’re spoiled for choice in Seattle. The city is home to the Museum of Pop Culture (known as MoPop), Wing Luke Museum, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Asian Art Museum, and The Museum of Flight. Olympic Sculpture Park and Chihuly Garden and Glass are also worth a visit.

Major league sports fans can catch the Seattle Seahawks (NFL) during football season; Seattle Mariners (MLB) during baseball season; Seattle Kraken (NHL) during hockey season; Seattle Storm (WNBA) during basketball season; and Seattle Sounders FC (MLS) and Seattle Reign FC (NWSL) during soccer season. 

For family-friendly fun, book the Underground Tour where you can visit the original streets of Seattle before the Great Fire of 1889. Go from underground to underwater at the Seattle Aquarium. You’ll learn about the fascinating sea life found in Puget Sound—and in oceans around the world. 

Adults only? Grab a drink at one of the city’s iconic cocktail bars and lounges, including The Nest (atop the Thompson), The Coupe and Flute, Roquette, and Foreign National—to name a few. 

For nature and outdoor activities, you can rent a boat and boat around Lake Union. Or, take the ferry to Bainbridge Island and visit the botanical gardens at Bloedel Reserve. Want to stay on dry land? Lace up your walking shoes and explore the three-mile walking trail around Green Lake.

Want to explore beyond Seattle and see more of Washington? Rent a car and head to Big Four Ice Caves, North Cascades National Park, or Mount Rainier National Park for a hike. Or, head to Woodinville Wine Country, one of Washington’s wine-producing regions. There you’ll discover more than 130 tasting rooms across four winemaking districts. Plan your own wine-tasting day, or opt for a Tasting Pass for a curated tour of the region. 

In the past year, more than 30 million flights were booked in Concur Travel, with Business Travel Bookings increasing 3% for domestic flights and 6% for international flights. As business travelers are increasingly on the go, SAP Concur is here to help make the journey a little smoother. Fusion attendees can take a look at our handy “Before You Go” Checklist for Business Travelers for our top tips for easy, safe, and compliant travels.

As you prepare for SAP Concur Fusion 2025 in Seattle, we hope that you will plan to make the most of your trip and explore the city's rich culture, local cuisine, and breathtaking scenery. We are excited to welcome you to Seattle for Fusion 2025 and look forward to an unforgettable event. Safe travels and enjoy your time in the Emerald City!