The Oregon Tourism Studio is Travel Oregon’s premier destination development program designed to help communities grow a robust and sustainable tourism economy by offering hands-on planning and product development workshops rich with information and networking opportunities.
By supporting communities to create diverse, authentic experiences for travelers, Travel Oregon aims to enhance community vitality, contribute to a healthy environment and strengthen Oregon’s position as a prominent travel destination.
The Oregon Tourism Studio boasts three distinct programs tailored to meet your community’s needs, readiness and tourism niche market strengths. Programs include:
"Tourism in Oregon is a $10.3 billion industry, which directly generates more than 101,000 jobs," said Todd Davidson, CEO of Travel Oregon. "The Oregon Tourism Studio was developed to support communities across the state by providing tools and training to help bolster tourism at a local level."
Since its inception in 2009, Oregon Tourism Studios have been delivered across the state, engaging over 1500 participants, resulting in:
- Stronger collaborative working relationships for tourism, because of revitalized Chambers of Commerce, new regional branding and philanthropic resources leveraged
- New tourism business development initiatives, including bicycle outfitting and repair businesses, farm-and ranch-based events and restaurants
- New tourism infrastructure, such as bike maps, bike racks and a successful “We Speak” initiative to develop expert tourism ambassadors among front-line workers
- Empowered communities that have developed new relationships and networks
