Oct. 13, 2023

Prepare for this Weekend's Eclipse

Depending on the weather, the 2023 Annular Solar Eclipse will be visible from Oregon to Texas, beginning in Oregon shortly after 8 a.m. on October 14, 2023 before reaching “annularity” a little after 9 a.m. The eclipse will make landfall on the Oregon Coast, with viewing possible as far south as Langlois, to as far north as Gleneden Beach. The path of the eclipse will then pass over Albany, Eugene, Springfield, Crater Lake National Park, Roseburg, Medford and Lakeview before continuing southeast. The eclipse will reach maximum coverage at 9:18 a.m. over the Eugene area, producing near-total darkness. The moon then begins to clear the sun, restoring daylight at about 10:39 a.m.

Make the most of the eclipse in Oregon.

Oregon Dark Sky Tourism Learning Community Meeting

Building on the momentum of dark sky visitor experience development efforts across the state, Travel Oregon is kicking off a Dark Sky Tourism Learning Community to facilitate education and foster alignment across the tourism industry and key stakeholders. The Learning Community is open to anyone interested in preserving Oregon’s dark skies, developing and promoting dark sky visitor experiences, and staying connected with dark sky initiatives and stakeholders across the state. Travel Oregon is committed to convening the Dark Sky Learning Community 3-4 times per year. The first meeting is Nov. 30 from 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. on Zoom. Register here.

Looking for more information on dark sky tourism? Visit industry.traveloregon.com/darkskies to access industry resources or request a personal consultation with a dark sky expert.

Updated Advertising Opportunities for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024

New and updated marketing opportunities have been vetted and curated by Travel Oregon to maximize return on investment and maximize Oregon's marketing voice. These opportunities are available to RDMOs, DMOs and all tourism-related businesses.

Learn more about program details and enrollment deadlines here.

Verify Tasting Room Information by Oct. 16

If you have not already done so, please take a few minutes and help the Oregon Wine Board keep tasting room information up to date for consumers and tourism partners.

Each fall, the Oregon Wine Board asks the industry to verify or correct the business information on file. Participation is critical in ensuring accurate data is shared with the hundreds of thousands of consumers who may access listings through OWB channels and partner channels.

Update your listing here.

OSU Wildfire Smoke Tourism Impact Survey

The OSU Sustainable Tourism Lab is surveying the business community about the impact of tourism and wildfire smoke on their businesses.

The survey is part of a larger project to better understand the costs and benefits of tourism across the globe. The survey is open through October 31 and takes about one minute to complete.

Complete the survey.

Upcoming Events

Visit Central Oregon Tourism Summit, Oct. 17
The People’s Coast Summit, Oct. 17-18
Oregon Summit on Wildfire Recovery, Oct. 30-31
Oregon Outdoor Recreation Summit, Nov. 2-4
Mid-Willamette Valley Tourism Summit, Nov. 9
Oregon Dark Sky Tourism Learning Community Meeting, Nov. 30
Oregon Tourism Commission Meeting, Dec. 6
Oregon Destination Association Conference, Jan. 17-19

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