Give the Gift of Oregon

Shopping local in Oregon is more important than ever due to the significant economic hardships that COVID-19 has created for businesses across the state. The “Give the Gift of Oregon” campaign, a collaboration between Travel Oregon and Business Oregon, the state’s economic development agency, launched Nov. 18 and is running through Dec. 31.

We invite industry partners to share the campaign with their networks, fans and followers. Access photos and messaging in the Give the Gift of Oregon industry toolkit, and don’t forget to hashtag #GiveTheGiftOfOregon.

For inspiration and gift ideas, visit traveloregon.com/giftoforegon.

Photo by Andrea Johnson

Oregon Hospitality Foundation Launches Gift Certificate Program

Today, the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association’s nonprofit foundation released a collaborative fundraising campaign. Lodging properties around the state have donated 132 gift certificates for overnight stays and experiences at 20 destinations. Nearly all gift certificates are valid for an entire year.

Proceeds will help the foundation continue to develop training focused on pandemic response, diversity, equity and inclusion work, and other education and philanthropic needs of Oregon’s hospitality industry.

Learn more about this effort here.

View the Oregon Business Plan - Tourism Industry Cluster Session

If you missed the Dec. 3 webinar hosted by Travel Oregon and the Oregon Business Plan, you can access the recording here.

This session was co-moderated by Travel Oregon CEO, Todd Davidson, and Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association (ORLA) CEO, Jason Brandt.

Panelists included:

David Penilton, America’s Hub World Tours
Megan Conway, Travel Portland
Patrick Nofield, Escape Lodging
Erin Stephenson, Atticus Hotel

Photo by Joey Hamilton

Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Now Accepting Nominations

Nominations for the 2021 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards Program are now being accepted. Criteria and the application process can be found online through the Oregon Heritage website or by contacting Oregon Heritage Coordinator, Katie Henry, at 503.877.8834. The deadline for submitting nominations is Jan. 14, 2021.

The Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards recognize individuals, businesses, and organizations for outstanding efforts on behalf of Oregon's heritage.

Nominations are encouraged for organizations and projects of all sizes and heritage purposes and for volunteers and professionals from all heritage sectors.

Photo by Joey Hamilton

Reminder: Upcoming Commission Meeting

Join the Oregon Tourism Commission meeting virtually on Dec. 15. If you wish to provide public comment, please complete this form. Comments received via this form will be submitted as public record for this meeting. No verbal comments will be allowed during the live stream.

View the agenda and register for the meeting, here. (Registration is not required.)

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