Executive

Todd Davidson was appointed Executive Director of the Oregon Tourism Commission effective June 3, 1996.  He was named Chief Executive Officer on September 9, 2004.

During this time, tourism in Oregon has become a $7.9 billion industry in Oregon, employing nearly 90,000 Oregonians.  Achievements of the Oregon Tourism Commission during Davidson’s tenure include:  the establishment of a dedicated, stable funding source for the Commission, the launch of niche-oriented publications and advertising - with a particular emphasis on family destination travel; leadership in securing increased cooperative advertising partnerships; development of the Regional Cooperative Marketing Program and strengthening the base of international markets, air service and partnerships.

Davidson is a member of numerous boards and commissions including the Travel Industry Association of America, the National Council of State Tourism Directors (NCSTD) and the Western States Tourism Policy Council (WSTPC).  He is currently a member of TIA’s Executive Committee and was recently elected Chair of the National Council of State Tourism Directors.

In August 2006 he was named the State Tourism Director of the Year by the Travel Industry Association (TIA), a non-profit organization representing the U.S. travel industry.  Todd received the 1992 Governor’s Tourism award from Governor Barbara Roberts for his leadership in Oregon’s tourism industry.

Read a message from Todd to the industry here.