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Southern Oregon Coast

Tour Operators, Guides & Outfitters Management Guide

Oregon is a fantastic place to start or expand a tour operator, guide or outfitter business.

To support the continued growth of these business services across the state Travel Oregon has developed the Tour Operators, Guides and Outfitters Operational Management Guide. In this section you will find information on the specific requirements and regulations that businesses need to be in line with to operate legally.

In addition to the Operation Management Guide Travel Oregon also operates the Oregon Tour Operator & Guide Learning Community group on Basecamp, which brings businesses from across the state together to discuss how to operate in Oregon.

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Starting or Expanding

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Guides and Outfitters Certification

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Commercial Operations on Public Lands

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Transportation Guidelines

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Insuring Your Business

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Outdoor Industry Standards & Best Practice

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Business Development Resources