June 8-9 Oregon Tourism Commission Briefing & Meeting
June 8 Oregon Tourism Commission Briefing: 2- 4 p.m.
Materials related to the briefing can be found here as they become available.
June 9 Oregon Tourism Commission Meeting: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
The briefing and meeting will be in-person and livestreamed.
Materials related to the meeting can be found here as they become available.
March 19 Dark Sky Tourism Learning Community Meeting
The next Oregon Dark Sky Tourism Learning Community meeting will take place on March 19 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. This meeting will focus on reviewing the proposed changes to the International Dark Sky Places program. The goal of this learning community is to facilitate education and foster alignment across the tourism industry and key stakeholders in order to elevate Oregon as a premier destination for dark sky experiences.
This virtual meeting is open to anyone interested in preserving Oregon’s dark skies, developing and promoting dark sky visitor experiences, and staying connected with dark sky initiatives and stakeholders across the state.
Advance registration is required.
March 9 Oregon Tourism Commission Meeting
Resources:
- Watch the recording
- View the agenda
- Strategic Plan Progress Report
- Financial Presentation Feb. 2026
- Financial Balance Sheet through Jan. 31, 2026
- Profit & Loss Budget vs Actual through Jan. 31, 2026
Presentations:
- Local Welcome Presentation
- Competitive Grants Update
- Governor’s Conference on Tourism Preview
- Wheel the World Update
- State of OR Campaign Update
- Industry Assistance and Engagement Update
Approved Meeting Minutes:
January 30 Oregon Tourism Commission Meeting
Watch the recording of the meeting here.
- The Travel Oregon Executive Director hiring standards and plan, and policy directives, will be presented to the Commission at their January 29 meeting. All materials to inform the presentation, discussion and public comment can be reviewed here: Review the executive search materials here.
- Executive Director Compensation Study
- Public Comment, Wendy Giordano, City of Brookings
- Executive Director Position Specification
January 29 Oregon Tourism Commission Meeting
Watch the recording of the meeting here.
- The Travel Oregon Executive Director hiring standards and plan, and policy directives, will be presented to the Commission at their January 29 meeting. All materials to inform the presentation, discussion and public comment can be reviewed here: Review the executive search materials here.
- The public will have two ways to provide comment in response to the materials:
- 1) written form due by 4 p.m. on January 29; or
- 2) during the January 29 Oregon Tourism Commission Meeting.
- The public will have two ways to provide comment in response to the materials:
- Executive Director Compensation Study
Please note, there’s an additional virtual meeting Jan. 30.
Oregon Wine Country License Plates Matching Grant Info Session
If you are interested in learning more about the Oregon Wine Country License Plates Matching Grant Program, please attend an online information session on Tues., Jan. 27, at 1 p.m. Please read the 2026 Oregon Wine Country License Plates Matching Grant Guidelines in advance of attending. The session will include time for Q& A with the grant’s program manager.
March 9 Oregon Tourism Commission Meeting
The meeting will be in-person and live-streamed on Travel Oregon’s Industry YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/oregontourism/.
Accessibility and Accommodation Requests
For questions about accessibility or accommodations for persons with disabilities, or to request a translator, interpreter, or other communication aids, please contact Matthew Finn at matthew@traveloregon.com.
Oregon Wine Country License Plates Matching Grant Online Info Session
If you are interested in learning more about the Oregon Wine Country License Plates Matching Grant Program, please attend an online information session on Tues., Jan. 27, at 1 p.m. Please read the 2026 Oregon Wine Country License Plates Matching Grant Guidelines in advance of attending. The session will include time for Q& A with the grant’s program manager.
Food Systems & Tourism Learning Community Meeting
The next Food Systems & Tourism Learning Community meeting will take place over Zoom on February 5 from 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. This meeting will have a topical focus on funding opportunities for culinary and food systems projects and events. Learn from funders and fundees about how to put your most competitive foot forward when seeking funding. Attendees will have the opportunity to share their experience and learn from peers across the state and across sectors. Learn more about the community here.
If you have questions, please reach out to hilary@traveloregon.com.