In this issue:
- Kindsight 2020: Oregon Coast Visitors Association Recognizes 20 of the Kindest Coasties
- Reminder: Destination Ready Request for Qualifications Responses Due Feb. 9
- U.S. Travel State of the Industry Recording Available
Upcoming Virtual Events
- Feb. 4, Adventure Travel Trade Association’s Come Together Diversity Discussion
- Feb. 4, Oregon Trails Funding Opportunities Webinar
- Feb. 4, Globalize Your Website: A Webinar for Rural and Native American Businesses
- Feb. 4, Intentional Strategies for Connecting with the Black Traveler, U.S. Travel Webinar
- Feb. 11, Demystifying SEO Webinar
- Feb. 23, Oregon Tourism Commission Meeting
- Feb. 25, OTTA Virtual Winter Meeting
- Feb. 25-26, Greater Western Chapter of Travel & Tourism Research Conference
- March 2, March OTIS Training
- April 6, April OTIS Training
Upcoming Deadlines
- Destination Ready Applications, due Feb. 3 at 12 p.m.
- Comcast RISE (grants for BIPOC businesses) Applications, due Feb. 7
- Destination Ready RFQ Responses, due Feb. 9 at 8 a.m.
- Oregon Tourism Leadership Academy Applications, due Feb. 26
- National Parks Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Applications, due March 1
Research & Reports
- Agritourism and On-Farm Direct Sales Survey: Results for the U.S.
- Oregon Outdoor Recreation Economic Impact Study
- 2020 Oregon Tourism Workforce Assessment
- Statewide Lodging Monthly Report (Dec. 2020)
- Statewide Lodging Weekly Report (Jan. 17-Jan. 23)
- COVID-19 Oregon Travel Quarterly Forecast
- COVID-19 Data (Jan. 12)
- Oregon Monthly Barometer (Nov. 2020)
- Destinations International COVID-19 Resources & Research