Portland’s Pike Place
Two decades in the making, the James Beard Public Market speeds toward a 2026 opening, though uncertainty remains.
tourism
Q&A: Outgoing Travel Portland CEO Jeff Miller
Miller’s two-decade career coincided with a period of tremendous growth in tourism to Portland.
Northwest Researchers Working on Quicker Way to Identify Toxic Algae Blooms
A University of Portland team is working on a way to detect the blooms — which can make people and animals sick, and devastate coastal economies — on a molecular level.
Hospitality Sector Shows Encouraging Growth as Employers Struggle to Find Workers
Post-pandemic tourism has returned in force in many parts of the state, with tourism in Portland lagging behind, according to data from ORLA and Travel Oregon.
The Future of Community-Based Tourism in Oregon: Destination Management
Brand Story-How a new approach to tourism benefits livability and economic prosperity.
Visit Central Oregon Awards $840K in Grants to Promote Local Tourism
Transient Lodging Tax funds will be used to improve accessibility for disabled travelers, improve trails and incubate small businesses in the region
Jackson County Restricts Mushroom Retreats to Cities
The vote upends plans for a massive psychedelic wellness ranch outside Ashland, but Silo Wellness CEO Mike Arnold says he plans to keep trying.
Silo Wellness Plans Psychedelic Ranch Near Ashland
A November ballot measure could upend plans for a psilocybin retreat — so the company is hedging its bets
Wildfire Season Slams Southern Oregon’s Tourist Economy
Small business owners are adapting their plans, purchasing their own firefighting equipment as blazes worsen
County-By-County Employment Data Shows Quick Job Growth in Portland Area
Breakdown of August jobs numbers shows flattened unemployment rates and more Oregonians returning to the workforce