2017 Governor's Mission to Asia

Travel Oregon participated in Governor Brown’s trade mission to Asia in early October. The mission focused on the exports of tourism and agricultural goods. Governor Brown addressed 41 attendees at a Japanese press briefing, including travel magazines and national dailies like Asahi Shimbun and Huffington Post Japan, among others. As of Oct. 17, 2017, three media placements have been published in Travel Watch, Yahoo News and Wing Travel. An additional six placements are expected in the next two months. The coverage is a direct result of Governor Brown encouraging the media (and their audiences) to explore Oregon.

2016-2017 Travel Oregon Annual Report

Travel Oregon’s mission is to inspire travel that drives economic development. Through innovation and partnerships, we share the stories of Oregon’s people and places, deliver world-class experiences, strengthen the industry and ensure the preservation of Oregon’s life and its natural places. With this mission in mind, as well as meeting the requirements outlined in HB 4146 passed during the 2016 legislative session, we are pleased to share Travel Oregon’s 2016-2017 Annual Report.

In looking back over the past year, it’s clear that Travel Oregon, along with our industry partners, have found success in working together to inspire travel to Oregon. By aligning our efforts, we are able to ensure a better life for all Oregonians through strong, sustainable local economies. We hope this report illustrates the progress we’ve made and the promising future we all continue to strive for.

Re ad the report.

Winter Campaign Features "Travel Oregon: The Game"

Travel Oregon is inviting all adventurers to try and survive a journey along the Oregon Trail with the launch of “Travel Oregon: The Game,” created as an homage to the classic game many remember from childhood. The Oregon Trail is one of the most popular computer games of all time. Travel Oregon’s version is a tribute, created under license from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, to ensure that it harkens back to the original experience. Leverage this campaign for your own tourism marketing efforts by utilizing the assets located in the toolkit. Be sure to play the game, too!

Apply Now For the Travel Oregon Forever Fund

Travel Oregon is accepting proposals for the 2018-2019 project beneficiaries of the Travel Oregon Forever Fund. One project will be selected from each of Oregon’s seven tourism regions. Project beneficiaries will receive funds in February 2019 and February 2020 equal to their fair share of donations raised the year prior. We anticipate that each project will receive approximately $10,000 over the two-year project cycle. Successful projects will improve the visitor experience in Oregon and support the following:

Restore or protect Oregon’s natural landscapes
Enhance Oregon’s outdoor recreation product

To help guide your application process, we encourage you to read the list of projects supported by the Travel Oregon Forever Fund. Learn more and apply online by Friday, November 10.

2018 Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism Partnership Opportunities Available

Would you like to get a bigger share of the state’s $11.3 billion tourism industry and connect your company, community or region with the 450+ industry attendees at the 2018 conference? Now is the time to consider additional exposure by taking advantage of the wide range of partnership opportunities available at the conference in Bend, April 29 - May 1.

For more information and to contact your MEDIAmerica sales representative, visit the conference Sponsor and Exhibitor Partners page.