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Researchers at Portland State University examined the effect of large wildfires on economic growth and vitality in the western United States. Their findings are in the report linked above.

This project, led by University of Oregon, examined the local economic impacts of large wildland fires in the western U.S. Main Findings: Generally, local employment and wages in a county…

The 2020 Oregon Tourism Industry Stakeholder Survey was designed on behalf of the Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon and the state’s seven official regional destination management organizations (RDMOs), to elicit feedback from individuals and organizations linked to the tourism industry. The results of the survey will help set strategic direction for Travel Oregon and the regional partners. It…

other challenges. As communities rebuild and reimagine their tourism offerings in a manageable, sustainable way, it can stimulate the local economy, protect and enhance local resources and foster community pride. In advance of what we anticipate will be a very active summer travel season, Travel Oregon’s Destination Ready program aims to partner with Oregon’s tourism…

The study finds that in 2019 outdoor recreation supported more than 224,000 full- and part-time jobs statewide and generated $9.3 billion in wages and compensation. The study also found that…