OREGON TOURISM COMMISSION 

The statutory mission of the Oregon Tourism Commission is to encourage economic growth and to enhance the quality of life in Oregon through a strengthened economic impact of tourism throughout the state.  The Commission shall encourage increased expenditures by visitors to Oregon and by in-state travelers, and shall cooperate with local, regional and private industry tourism entities.

Its statutory marketing objectives and strategic areas of focus are:

• Maximize the return on public and private investment in tourism;
• Reduce seasonal fluctuations in travel and tourism-related industries and lengthen the average stay by encouraging visitors to be destination-oriented in this state
• Encourage visitors from international markets to come to Oregon; and
• Cooperate with local, regional, national, tribal and private industry tourism entities. 

The Commission's work is performed by the following departments:

- Executive

- Domestic Consumer Marketing

- International & Domestic Travel Trade

- Tourism Development

- Operations