The Travel Oregon Forever Fund provides residents and visitors to Oregon an opportunity to give back to projects that make Oregon a better place to live and travel. Launched in 2012, the Forever Fund has raised more than $215,000 in support of 28 Forever Fund Projects in Oregon. More than $42,000 was raised in 2018. All of the…
To recognize this commitment each business includes donations to the Travel Oregon Forever Fund into the cost of their products and services. As you travel through Oregon we encourage you to visit these businesses. A portion of every dollar you spend at them will be provided to the Forever Fund projects. Cannon Beach Vacation Rentals,…
Geotourism, a term popularized by National Geographic, refers to tourism that sustains or enhances the geographical character of a place — its environment, culture, aesthetics, heritage and the wellbeing of…
Oregon is a unique land with varied landscapes, vibrant cities and amazing people. The state’s transportation infrastructure is equally diverse. Oregon has always been easy to explore by car, but now more than ever, visitors have a multitude of other opportunities for traveling around the state. Travel Oregon is committed to helping develop these alternate…
Welcome to the Travel Oregon Forever media room. If you are looking for media coverage, information to help put together your own article or press release about your participation in the Travel Oregon Forever program then you are in the right place! And, if for some reason you aren’t able to find what you’re looking for,…
Travel Oregon uses the Oregon Visitor Profile Report, conducted by Longwoods International, as well as other research to develop our current domestic consumer target. Additionally, Travel Oregon continues to work on enhancing the economic impact of packaged travel in the state of Oregon, as well as marketing Oregon to sell specific product. Consumer Targets: We…
The typical European traveler has approximately six weeks of vacation a year, not including national holidays. The U.S. continues to be a “dream destination” for many Europeans, and, with a regular non-stop Delta flight from Amsterdam to Portland, Oregon is an ideal destination for the European market. Currently Travel Oregon has representation in the United Kingdom…
Travelers from Oceania (Australia and New Zealand) have recognized that Oregon has great assets, such as abundant natural beauty, adventure activities and amazing culinary, wine and beer industries. Oregon is also well positioned for this market because it’s between California and Seattle, which are both desirable markets for visitors from Oceania. Australian travelers in particular…
Oregon has targeted the Japanese market for many years. Trends indicate that younger Japanese travelers are beginning to explore the fly-drive product. However, most Japanese travelers visit Oregon in groups. Student groups continue to be an important market, as they typically enjoy a home stay and book hotels for arrival and departure nights. The tours…
Travel Oregon has partnered with Dean Runyan Associates to provide the Travel Industry with a monthly “Oregon Travel Barometer.” The Barometer is a quick-read dashboard of key travel indicators designed…
