The October 2019 Commission Briefing and Meeting was held at the Gorge Pavilion in Cascade Locks, Oregon. Below are the topics:
- Proposed 2019-21 Budget Modification
- Research and Indexes
- IPW (international trade show) and the Oregon Road Rally
- Upcoming legislative session
- Columbia Gorge Tourism Alliance Progress
- Fire Impacts in the Gorge
- Travel Oregon Competitive Grants Program
- Only Slightly Exaggerated Campaign results
- Travel Oregon Industry Site Launch
The Oregon Tourism Commission (OTC), dba Travel Oregon, is a semi independent agency that serves as the state’s destination management organization. A nine-member governor appointed commission oversees the work of the agency approving the budget and strategic plan and typically meets 4-5 times annually. Meetings are open to the public and the agendas are posted in accordance with public meeting laws.