2024 People’s Coast Summit

The annual end-of-season tourism industry gathering features delicious food, great company, helpful workshops and inspiring conversations.

Join the People’s Coast Summit us Tuesday, October 8 to Wednesday, October 9 in Florence, Oregon for this can’t-miss opportunity to connect with colleagues and gain industry insight.

More information coming soon.

The Economic Rebirth of the Oregon Caves Chateau Webinar

Join Travel Southern Oregon for a live webinar where a featured panel will dive into the fascinating restoration project of the Oregon Caves Chateau. Don’t miss your chance to help bring this architectural gem back to its former glory.

Here’s what’s in store: You’ll get an insider’s look at the Chateau’s unique architectural details and discover the stories it has witnessed through the years. Panelists share why restoring this cherished landmark is key not just to preserving a piece of our nation’s history, but also to boosting the local economy and strengthening community ties.

Whether you’re a history buff, a preservation enthusiast, or someone who loves a good comeback story, this webinar is for you. Be a part of something big—help shape the future of the Oregon Caves Chateau.

Register here.

Locl Fundamentals Webinar (June 2024)

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Monitoring and managing your Google Business Profile (GBP) is one of the best ways to improve your visibility and conversion. Responding to reviews and other activities like uploading photos and posting updates can drive more exposure and customers to your business.
To help make managing your GBP easier, Travel Oregon partnered with Portland-based company Locl to provide you (free!) access to a suite of GBP optimization tools. Locl helps businesses manage profile updates, create events and offers, engage with customer reviews, monitor business performance and act on insights – all in one place and for every location.

Join Tommy Chipman of Locl and learn how to use Locl’s optimization suite to maximize your GBP and drive business.

Session Outcomes:
• Understand what a Google Business Profile (GBP) is and why it is important.
• Understand what Locl is and why it is important.
• Learn how to use your GBP profile to access to Locl for free.
• Learn how to take advantage of Locl’s optimization suite to improve GBP listings, monitor business performance and act on insights.
• Learn what features Locl offers that GBP doesn’t have.