2024 Oregon Tourism Industry Partner Survey reports now available
The 2024 Oregon Tourism Industry Partner Survey was implemented in partnership with the state’s seven official regional destination management organizations (RDMOs) to elicit feedback from individuals and organizations linked to the tourism industry.
As Travel Oregon works toward its 10-Year Strategic Vision for tourism in the state, the results of the survey will help inform strategic direction for Travel Oregon and its regional partners to fulfill the strategic vision. The survey will also assist funding and programmatic decisions in marketing, grants, tourism-related infrastructure, visitor management, and more.
The survey was developed collaboratively by Travel Oregon, the seven RDMOs and RRC Associates and culminated in one statewide report and interactive dashboard and seven regional reports linked below. Access the dashboard to filter close-ended and open-ended responses by region, employment, demographics and more.
Regional Reports
- Central Oregon
- Eastern Oregon
- Mt. Hood & the Columbia River Gorge
- Oregon Coast
- Portland Region
- Southern Oregon
- Willamette Valley
Resilience & Resistance: Cross-Pollinating Food Movements Conference scholarship opportunity
The Resilience and Resistance Conference, put on by the Institute for Social and Economic Development, is a national gathering of food systems leaders, farmers, academics, and advocates to tackle pressing environmental, economic, and health challenges. The conference will take place Sunday through Tuesday, June 22- 24, in Portland, Oregon.
This scholarship program, available through Travel Oregon’s Food Systems & Tourism Learning Community, will provide tourism or tourism-adjacent professionals engaging in Oregon’s food systems with free conference registration and lodging for one night. Apply here by Wednesday, April 25.
Save the Date: Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit, Nov. 6-8
The 2025 Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit, hosted by the Oregon Trails Coalition, in partnership with the Oregon Trails Summit, will be held in Pendleton, Nov. 6-8, 2025. The summit combines fun and high impact, in-person networking opportunities with conference programming on the important issues of the day, educational content, trails stewardship work parties, and in-field tours and workshops.
The summit will convene Oregon’s diverse outdoor community to learn, build relationships and find solutions to the challenges in developing and elevating outdoor recreation opportunities for all.
Want to help bring exciting keynotes and increase access to the summit while building relationships with summit attendees? Call for proposals is open through June 1. Interested in being a sponsor or exhibitor? Opportunities are available now.
Contact steph.noll@oregontrailscoalition.org if you’d like to discuss partnering on the conference and related community events.
Recreation Ready Community Gatherings in April
Recreation Ready is a Travel Oregon program designed to support rural communities in developing new outdoor recreation visitor experiences that drive economic prosperity, respect natural environments, and increase access and equity. Four communities were accepted into the program this cycle, and each will be hosting a local Community Gathering in April:
- Cave Junction: Gateway to the Stars – April 8, 5-7 p.m.
- McKenzie River: Deathball Trail System – April 9, 5-7 p.m.
- La Grande: Bike Park – April 21, 4-6 p.m.
- Newberg: A Riverfront Reimagined, April 23, 9-11 a.m. & 5-7 p.m.
At the Community Gatherings we’ll share preliminary project concepts, answer questions, gather feedback—plus, attendees can enjoy food and drinks on us! Learn more and register.
Local Government Grants for outdoor park & recreation facilities
The Local Government Grant, administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, is open for application. Eligible projects must include public outdoor park and recreation areas and facilities that are open and accessible to the public at large. Large grants are due April 1, small grants on May 1 and planning grants are due May 15. Typically, the program awards over $5 million annually to qualified projects, and has awarded over $60 million in grant funding since the program began in 1999. Learn more and apply.
Visitor Use Management Training & Symposium
Society of Outdoor Recreation Professionals is bringing the Visitor Use Management Training & Symposium to Vancouver, WA on June 2-5, 2025. Discover innovative ways to foster unforgettable visitor experiences with the stewardship of natural and cultural resources. Connect with land managers, tourism organizations and nonprofit leaders from across the U.S. and Canada, learn from tribal wisdom, and engage in meaningful discussions about outdoor recreation planning and management. Learn more and register.