To strengthen local communities through its current round of funding, Travel Oregon has created a Capacity & Small Project Grants program that focuses specifically on supporting destination marketing/management organizations and federally-recognized tribes through capacity building.

Funds are intended to develop and refine skills, systems, structures and strategies so the organization can successfully fulfill its mission and achieve outcomes that are more impactful. Funds also support diversity, equity and inclusion training and coaching to support these entities as they advance racial equity within their organizations and through their work.

What's the Benefit?
Registering your tour company or guiding business for the Why Guides program helps Travel Oregon market and promote guides and outfitters to visitors and adventurers around the world. It’s free and only takes a few minutes to register your business. 

Already Registered?
If you registered for Why Guides in the past, no need to register again. Look for an email this week with an opportunity to update your information.

Are you or someone in your organization ready to make positive and lasting contributions to the state’s tourism economy and its success? Apply to participate in the Oregon Tourism Leadership Academy where the industry’s leaders of today and tomorrow are making valuable industry connections, strengthening leadership skills, and preparing to shape the future. This annual experiential learning program is led by the industry’s top experts and targeted to public and private sector tourism and hospitality professionals. Invest in your team or yourself by joining this unique experience. Applications for the 2023 academy are due Dec. 1.

Learn more at OregonRLA.org/OTLA. 

The advertising opportunities, available online, have been vetted and curated by Travel Oregon to maximize return on investment across the state's tourism industry. These opportunities are available to RDMOs, DMOs and all tourism-related businesses.

Mark your calendars for the next Oregon Tourism Commission Briefing and Meeting for Dec. 13 and 14 in Astoria. The meeting will also be livestreamed via Travel Oregon’s industry YouTube channel and a recording will be available following the meeting. Locations, times and agendas will be available online soon.