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Aug. 4, 2020 This forum presents effective approaches specific to COVID-19 for sanitation, operations, and guest communication. The information is broken into the following categories: Context, technical, and ethical decisions: when and how to operate. ATTA guidelines: aims and technical foundations. Risk assessment and management plans, including ‘aggressive’ communication and consent. The featured expert, Fabio…

Oregon has faced compounding crises throughout 2020. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Oregon’s travel and tourism economy was booming. In fact, 2019 marked the state’s tenth consecutive year of growth in travel-related spending and visitation. In 2019: Total direct travel spending was $12.8 billion, a 3.6% increase over 2018. Total travel-generated employment was 117,500, a…

July 23, 2020 Participants learned about trends and forecasts in destination marketing, heard about how Travel Oregon is preparing for recovery, and saw examples of how businesses are working to safely welcome back visitors. The intended outcome of this webinar is to ensure Oregon’s tourism industry has clear understanding of how to leverage Travel Oregon…

April 29, 2020 Travel Oregon’s CEO, Todd Davidson alongside Alana Hughson, Managing Director, Oregon Destination Association and Jason Brandt, President & CEO, Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association, hosted an in-depth discussion to inform the industry of the efforts we’re making to address the needs of travelers, partners, stakeholders and residents in a time when up-to-date…

In 2019, Travel Oregon conducted a workforce assessment for the tourism industry in Oregon in order to better understand employment trends, stakeholders’ perceptions of, and experiences in, the industry, and…

Oct. 6, 2020 On Oct. 6, Travel Oregon hosted an online forum, beginning with a succinct technical education session followed by questions and a group discussion. Speaker, Zachary Collier, owner of Northwest Rafting Company since 2009, discussed practical ideas for modifying business procedures and tour products to ensure a successful 2021 season. Access the recording.

This year has severely impacted Oregon’s tourism industry. Understanding the economic impacts in a timely manner is a key first step in determining recovery efforts. Travel Oregon has partnered with Dean Runyan Associates to analyze and forecast quarterly travel impacts.

July 22, 2020 Travel Oregon has hired an expert to identify areas of opportunity to advance social justice and equity in the workplace, and pivot our current diversity, equity and inclusion strategies. We have also revised our strategic plan to prioritize and integrate DEI into all operations and programming so that we can, alongside our…

Today Governor Kate Brown announced the launch of the “Give of Gift of Oregon” campaign to part of a comprehensive effort to support local businesses statewide. Shopping local in Oregon is more important than ever this year due to the significant economic hardships that COVID-19 has created for Oregon businesses across the state. Travel Oregon…

Objective: Promote Oregon small businesses, encouraging Oregonians to buy local gifts this holiday season. This includes takeout and gift cards from restaurants, Oregon-made products from small retailers, and Oregon’s bounty including food, wine, beer and coffee. Key Messages: There’s hope on the horizon for Oregon’s business community. Under the leadership of Governor Brown and in partnership…