Central Oregon

Visitors spend $961 million in Central Oregon, which leads to the direct employment of 9,920 locals.

Central Oregon is home to powdery slopes of a volcano, rivers that sparkle with fish, sky-high mountains, world-renowned golf courses and one-of-kind scenic bikeways. Taste the accomplishments of craft connoisseurs on a beer trail or après-ski. Hide away in a cozy cabin and make fresh snow tracks in the forest. All of these natural wonders not only draw visitors, but also provide a home to more than 214,000 Oregonians.

Looking for more? Get to know your local Destination Management Organization (DMO) and learn about the Regional Cooperative Tourism Program.

Access the regional collateral to better understand the economic impact of tourism in Central Oregon.

Central Oregon Dashboard

Regional Cooperative Tourism Program

RDMOs recognized by Travel Oregon develop and submit regional plan proposals for use of state dollars. By leveraging state dollars along with private and public resources, the RDMO’s work with Travel Oregon to bolster Oregon’s tourism economy. For more information on the Central Oregon-specific regional plan, view the dashboard.

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“Travel brings people from all around the world to Central Oregon, positively impacting the economy in our community but also brings diversity and culture into the region that get to experience something completely new in Central Oregon.”

Kristine McConnell, VP, Industry Relations, Visit Central Oregon

THE FOLLOWING HIGHLIGHTS CATALYTIC AND IMPACTFUL PROGRAMMING AND INVESTMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE 2017-2019 BIENNIUM OF THE REGIONAL COOPERATIVE TOURISM PROGRAM IN CENTRAL OREGON.