Oregon Tourism Commission Briefing
Briefing Materials:
September 12 | 2 p.m.
Wildhorse Resort & Casino
46510 Wildhorse Blvd.
Pendleton, OR 97801
See agenda.
Immediately following the briefing, the Commission will move into a closed Executive Session.
Oregon Tourism Commission Executive Session
In accordance with ORS 192.660(2)(i) –The Commission will meet to review and evaluate the employment-related performance of the chief executive officer of any public body, a public officer, employee or staff member who does not request an open hearing.
Oregon Tourism Commission Meeting
Meeting Materials:
September 13 | 9 a.m.
Wildhorse Resort & Casino
46510 Wildhorse Blvd.
Pendleton, OR 97801
See agenda.
Commissioners place great value on information received from the public. We ask that you submit testimony at least two business days in advance of the meeting so the Commission has the opportunity to review and consider your comments.
Statements can be submitted via the form, email or mail. All written statements or requests to provide virtual statements must be received by Monday, Sept. 11 by noon.
Registration is now open for the Visit Central Oregon Tourism Summit. This full-day, in-person event will be held at the Riverhouse on the Deschutes on Tuesday, October 17.
Discover innovative approaches to attract visitors, enhance customer experiences, and boost your business’s visibility. Exchange ideas with fellow attendees, learn from success stories, and gain inspiration to take your tourism ventures to new heights. Throughout the day, participants will have the chance to attend engaging presentations, participate in interactive workshops where our speakers will share valuable insights and practical tips to help you thrive in the ever-evolving tourism industry.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect with industry leaders, expand your network, and stay ahead of the game.
Communities in Lane, Linn, Lincoln, Jackson, Clackamas, Klamath, Marion, and Douglas counties were devastated by the Labor Day wildfires of 2020. They all face years of recovery work. As we begin the fourth year of recovery from these wildfires, leaders, managers, and policymakers from across the state are gathering for this wildfire recovery summit to assess progress and learn from each other. Each affected community has approached recovery differently with varying levels of success, creating fertile ground for learning and significant opportunities to share lessons learned and improve efficiency swiftly by adjusting current practices.
Attending the Summit requires a no-cost registration. Attendance will be capped at 175 people, so please register early to secure your seat.
Summit Highlights:
- Presentation and discussion regarding Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding.
- In depth discussion about how agencies and non-profits can work better together.
- Case studies to learn about what’s working in multiple jurisdictions.
- Informal time to meet others working on recovery across the state.
- Focus on opportunities for state and local policy changes to support recovery.
The summit is hosted by Lane County and University of Oregon School of Planning, Public Policy and Management.
Direct questions to recoverysummitreg@uoregon.edu.
This annual conference brings together community, industry partners and thought-leaders from across the Mid-Willamette Valley for a half-day immersion into all things tourism!
This year’s event will feature a State of the Industry lunch, networking breaks and expert-led educational sessions. Be on the look-out for the upcoming announcement of our exciting keynote presentation hosted by a leader in the far-reaching and quickly evolving field of artificial intelligence.
Travel Salem is excited to announce the addition of the Restaurant & Culinary Community Panel Discussion featuring local industry leaders: Christopher Holland of TAPROOT, Cecilia Ritter James of Wild Pear Restaurant & Catering and Dino Venti of Venti’s Restaurants.
Additional information is available here.
Registration has been extended to Nov. 7.
Building on the momentum of dark sky visitor experience development efforts across the state, Travel Oregon is kicking off a Dark Sky Tourism Learning Community to facilitate education and foster alignment across the tourism industry and key stakeholders. The Learning Community 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. Travel Oregon is committed to convening the Dark Sky Learning Community 3-4 times per year.
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.
Watch the webinar recording.
A Google Business Profile (GBP) is the single most important tool for your business online. A complete Google Business profile is 70% more likely to bring a customer to your business and, with minimal time investment, you can maximize your visibility.
Kim Palmer of Miles Partnership demonstrates the Five Fundamentals for using GBP to manage your online presence across Google’s ecosystem.
For more information about Google Business Profiles, Locl and/or OTIS, visit the Business Listings Toolkit.
The Oregon Wine Symposium 2024 Trade Show will take place February 13-14. This in-person gathering offers attendees an opportunity to connect with exhibitors in an exciting, unique environment. You won’t want to miss this event! Whether you offer farming equipment, small or large tanks, creative labels, financing or management services, there is no better way to connect with Oregon wineries and vineyards than to be a part of this event.
The trade show floor will also offer Mini Sessions, coffee stations, local community engagement groups, as well as be the stage for our evening happy hour soiree.
Claim your spot on our trade show floor today! Booths cost $1,600 and are 10ftx10ft. Each booth comes with a table, two chairs, linens and plenty of networking opportunities. OWA service members can take advantage of $200 off their purchase. Not sure if you are a service member? Reach out to us before your purchase.
Click here to register for your booth.
Contact Jessica Blauert for more information.
View our Trade Show Sponsorship Overview here.
Participate in an exciting in-person event, the Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge Tourism Partner Engagement Meeting! This is the first in-person regional gathering since COVID and it will be packed full of new insights and research about the region, regional updates, and opportunities and resources available to you and your organization.
Whether you work for a hotel, tour operator, land manager, or any other tourism-related business/organization/non-profit in the Mt. Hood and the Columbia River Gorge region, this meeting is for you.
