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Impactful Speakers Headline 2017 Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism
Iceland's rugged landscapes and views of the northern lights have put it on the map as a popular travel destination, with the country seeing annual increases of 20-30 percent in visitation. While growth in the travel sector is generally positive, it has brought plenty of challenges. Join us in welcoming Ólöf Ýrr Atladóttir, Director General of the Icelandic Tourist Board, to the 2017 Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism, where she will tell us about Iceland's approach to the changing global tourism economy, how it relates to Oregon's destination carrying capacity, and what it means for the role of Destination Management Organizations. Registration is open for the May 10-12 conference at the Salem Convention Center. View the agenda and learn more about this year's speakers.
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Jan. 31 is National Plan for Vacation Day Tomorrow is the most important #TravelTuesday of the year: National Plan for Vacation Day. Americans wasted 658 million vacation days last year alone! Don't let that happen this year. Set aside time to #PlanForVacation to ensure that you aren't part of the 55 percent of Americans that failed to use all of their time off. As a member of Oregon's travel and tourism industry, be sure to spread the word and promote Project: Time Off to your employees and encourage them to take their vacations. See the power in planning and spread the word with this toolkit.
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Interested in Grant Funding?
Travel Oregon will join several Oregon agencies as they travel around the state for the “Conversation with Funders” event series in February. Bring your grant-related questions for this opportunity to have one-on-one time with the different funders. Organized by the Oregon Cultural Trust, these free events are open to the public and do not require a registration to attend. Learn more and see when the conversation comes to a community in your region.
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At Your Service
In its December issue, Oregon Business Magazine recognizes the value of Oregon’s travel and tourism industry as an economic driver and then highlights the importance of training for workers to keep visitors/customers content and coming back for more. Read the complete article, At Your Service.
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Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association Launches Industry Podcast
The Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association (ORLA) has developed a new channel of communication for discussion of business challenges, opportunities, and successes driving the travel and tourism industry. ORLA's podcast, Boiled Down, condenses valuable information and intelligence on Oregon hospitality. Host Greg Astley, ORLA’s Director of Government Affairs, brings industry leaders, policy makers, and business experts to the table for monthly conversations on issues that matter to the industry. To subscribe to the podcast, visit http://www.OregonRLA.org/BoiledDown.
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Golf Digest Co-Op Advertising
Travel Oregon is partnering with Golf Digest to deliver a high-impact cooperative advertising opportunity guaranteed to elevate your golf destination. Golf Digest will produce a multi-page Oregon Golf Travel Guide advertorial insert in its May 2017 issue, to promote Oregon’s great golf product to its readership of avid golf enthusiasts. Ad space includes copy and a photo showcasing your property/destination in golf's top publication reaching an affluent audience. Co-op participants will receive bonus media, including an online presence and access to Golf Digest's robust readership database. Contact Noel Lucky, 310-779-1706 or noel@theluckygroup.com for more information. The deadline to participate is Feb. 13, 2017.
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Oregon Tourism Commission Meeting Documents
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2016 Oregon Travel & Tourism Industry Achievement Awards
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