Many of us rely on Oregon’s bountiful natural resources for our livelihoods and wellbeing. Outdoor recreation is a cornerstone industry in Oregon, which is why, five years ago, the Oregon Outdoor Recreation Network (OORN) was formed to support outdoor recreation priorities and grow Oregon’s outdoor recreation economy.  

Given the robust landscape of outdoor organizations and initiatives in Oregon, and the prominent role the Oregon Office of Outdoor Recreation’s advisory council will play in outdoor recreation priority setting for the state going forward, the OORN leadership team decided to sunset the network earlier this year. While Travel Oregon will no longer be convening the network, we remain an engaged partner committed to supporting projects and efforts to steward and bolster Oregon’s outdoor spaces. Review the collective accomplishments of the network in detail in the Oregon Outdoor Recreation Network Sunset Report. Reach out to development@traveloregon.com if you wish to partner or connect.

In celebration of National Plan for Vacation Day on January 25, 2022, Travel Oregon and the Oregon Restaurant and Lodging Association invite lodging properties across Oregon to join this national campaign by offering a 20% discount to guests who book their vacation on Jan. 25-28 for a future stay.

Travel Oregon’s Regional Cooperative Tourism Program (RCTP) dedicates 20% of the state’s transient lodging tax (TLT) to regional tourism programming across the state. The state’s seven Regional Destination Management Organizations (RDMOs) develop regional plans that include proposals for the use of the TLT dollars in partnership with Travel Oregon. The RDMOs 2021-2023 strategic plans are now available through an interactive dashboard that is updated quarterly. 

View the dashboard here. More information about the RCTP can be found here.

Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards recognize individuals, businesses and organizations for outstanding heritage efforts. The nomination process is an opportunity to honor work that goes above and beyond expectations, serves as a model for future work and inspires others. Special consideration is given to the development of new ideas, approaches and innovations.

The contact identified in the application will be notified of the review committee’s decision in February. Award winners are publicly recognized at Oregon Heritage’s annual gathering in April.

Nominations must be submitted by January 27, 2022 at 11:59 p.m.