Oregon Tourism Commission Briefing
Sept. 11, 2025
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Yachats Commons Multipurpose Room
441 Hwy 101 N
Yachats, OR 97498
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Oregon Tourism Commission Meeting
Sept. 12, 2025
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Yachats Commons Multipurpose Room
441 Hwy 101 N
Yachats, OR 97498
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The Eastern Oregon Workforce Board is offering an opportunity to become Guest Service Gold certified at no cost over the course of three days, in three cities: Hermiston (June 16), La Grande (June 17) and Ontario (June 18). Please see details about the program below.
Becoming Guest Service Gold certified as a Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP®) empowers individuals with the skills and mindset to consistently deliver exceptional customer service. This industry-recognized certification demonstrates a commitment to excellence, sets candidates apart in the job market, and opens doors to advancement in hospitality careers.
CGSPs gain a deeper understanding of how to create memorable guest experiences, increase customer satisfaction, and contribute meaningfully to their organization’s success. During the high season for tourists this year, the Eastern Oregon Workforce Board is providing employers and workers with this significant opportunity for professional development.
No matter what industry you are in, customer service defines your brand. If you have people facing people in your organization, don’t miss this opportunity to gain an industry recognized credential in customer service. Register your whole team today: https://eowb.org/guestservice.
June 16 – Hermiston
WorkSource Oregon Center
950 SE Columbia Drive
June 17 – La Grande
WorkSource Oregon Center
1901 Adams Avenue
June 18 – Ontario
WorkSource Oregon Center
375 SW 2nd Avenue
10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at each location 30 minute lunch break, lunch not provided
Join us virtually July 1, 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. for the second Food Systems and Tourism Learning Community convening. This collaborative space aims to bring together small farms, extension services, and food system organizations from across Oregon with local and statewide tourism partners. Collaboration between these two industries is paramount and offers the opportunity to elevate local food through tourism efforts while strengthening the roots of those who feed Oregon communities.
Learn more about the community here.
Register HERE to attend. If you have any questions, please reach out to clairea@traveloregon.com
We look forward to convening with you soon!
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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 Cat Sherry 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.
Register here.
The virtual meeting will be held on May 7, 9-10:30 a.m.
April 14 | 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.
Oregon Convention Center
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Join the Oregon Dark Sky Tourism Learning Community for a special pre-conference event at OMSI’s Kendall Planetarium on Sunday evening, April 13 from 6-8:30 p.m. Connect with others in the tourism industry interested in preserving and promoting Oregon’s dark skies, learn about the latest developments and opportunities for dark sky tourism in Oregon, and expand your knowledge through a special program celebrating Oregon’s magnificent dark skies curated by planetarium director Jim Todd.
Heavy appetizers and refreshments will be provided during a networking reception from 6-6:45 p.m., followed by programming in the planetarium. Registration for this event is separate from the Governor’s Conference and space is limited. Reserve your spot.
Looking for more information on dark sky tourism? Visit industry.traveloregon.com/darkskies to access industry resources or request a personal consultation with a dark sky expert.
