Travel Oregon’s Stewardship Investments team will host multiple lunch-hour sessions to address any inquiries related to the guidelines, leading up to the application opening. The application will be open from 8 a.m. on Aug. 22 until 5 p.m. on Sept. 20. Please use the application questions document to understand what questions will be asked in the online application form.
With funding provided through sales of the Oregon Wine Country license plate, Travel Oregon administers a program to make grant awards available to tourism promotion agencies for projects that promote wine and/or culinary tourism.
There is $540,000 available for the upcoming funding cycle, applicants may apply for grants of up to $50,000 per project and may apply for no more than two projects in the same cycle. Each project requires its own application. Applicants must demonstrate a 1-to-1 match with at least 50% of matching funds being cash.
To learn more about the program and to support project planning ideas, view the list of projects funded during the last grant cycle.
Inquiries about the grants program can be made at any time, please email grants@traveloregon.com.
Register here.
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.
Join your industry peers at the ORLA Hospitality Conference this fall. Hundreds of Oregon’s hotel, restaurant and tourism professionals will come together for thought leadership, networking and workshops.
Join in-person at the Running Y Ranch and Resort in beautiful Klamath Falls this October 6-8 for OEDA’s Annual Oregon Economic Development Conference!
Additional details will be shared soon. Sponsorships will be available.
Contact info@oeda.biz for more information.
For all conference details including the agenda, speakers, lodging and additional conference events, visit the official Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism website.
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.
Watch the webinar recording and download the presentation.
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.
Register for Travel Oregon’s Dark Sky Tourism Learning Community meeting to learn about the latest developments and opportunities for dark sky tourism in Oregon. 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 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.
Register here.
The 2024 Trail Skills College will be hosted at the Cascade Locks Marine Park; 427 Portage Road, Cascade Locks, Oregon. Field sessions will take place in the greater Columbia River Gorge area.
Trail Skills College is offered free of charge in an effort to inspire stewardship of trails. In exchange for attending a training session, participants are encouraged to volunteer at least 8 hours of work on trail projects in the coming year.
Don’t forget, you can learn new trail maintenance skills by volunteering on a PCTA trail crew any time. Most crews don’t require any previous trail maintenance experience. Knowledgeable and experienced crew leaders are on site to teach you the necessary skills. Visit PCTA’s online schedule to find trail projects near you.
Join Portland Parks & Recreation at East Portland Community Center to get connected with over 20 local organizations and learn more about adaptive recreation opportunities in your area. This event is offered at no cost and registration is not required.