2021 Oregon Tourism Engagement Sessions

As work begins on developing strategic plans that are responsive to Oregon’s ever-dynamic tourism economy, Travel Oregon and the state’s seven official regional destination management organizations (RDMOs), are hosting virtual engagement sessions to seek input from communities, local businesses and individuals that drive the state’s tourism economy.
The COVID-19 pandemic and necessary restrictions on travel have had devastating impacts on Oregon’s tourism economy and the communities that have grown to rely on tourism and travel to support local jobs and businesses. Additionally, the momentum of the movement against racial injustice, recent wildfires and more have exposed industry vulnerabilities (and need for further improvements) in Oregon’s tourism economy.

Anyone who is involved in the tourism industry, including business owners, staff, destination management organizations, public land managers, policymakers, and tribal representatives are strongly encouraged attend.

Participants will have the opportunity to review draft regional strategic plans as well as high-level statewide strategic priorities and share their insights and perspectives. The information collected from participants during these sessions will help inform strategies, tactics and key programmatic and funding decisions in 2021-23 Strategic Plans.

Previous RCTP Biennium Plans can be viewed on Regional pages here.

The most recent Statewide and Regional 2020 Stakeholder Survey Results can be viewed here. This data is integral to the planning approach for both Travel Oregon and the seven RDMOs.

Engagement Sessions Schedule and Registration:

Southern Oregon
Monday, March 15, 10-11:30 a.m.
Register here.

Central Oregon
Tuesday, March 16, 9:30-11 a.m.
Register here.

Mt. Hood & the Columbia River Gorge
Tuesday, March 16, 2-3:30 p.m.
Register here.

Willamette Valley
Thursday, March 18, 3:30-5 p.m.
Register here.

Eastern Oregon
Tuesday, March 30, 9-10:30 a.m.
Register here.

Oregon Coast
Tuesday, March 30, 3:30-5 p.m.
Register here.
Insight into the Oregon Coast’s 2020 Stakeholder Survey results can be viewed in this video.

Portland Region
Due to the broad range of recovery challenges our industry faces across the Portland Region, the RDMO will coordinate with DMOs and local stakeholder groups to discuss strategies in Portland, Gresham and Washington, Clackamas and Columbia counties.  A schedule of meetings will be shared as soon as it is available.  If you have questions, please feel free to contact amanda@travelportland.com.