In Conversation: Kate Baumgartner, Public and External Affairs Strategist, Travel Oregon
Baumgartner discusses the decline in international — and in particular, Canadian — tourism in Oregon.
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Rep. Dexter Hears From Tariff-Affected Small Business Owners
The Portland Democrat gets an earful about rising costs and unpredictable trade policy.
Oregon Sees Tourism Gains in 2024
The industry saw more tourist spending and tourism-related hiring — but spending on transportation was down.
Portland’s Pike Place
Two decades in the making, the James Beard Public Market speeds toward a 2026 opening, though uncertainty remains.
Come Back Singing
The Central Oregon town of Shaniko — once a hub for wool shipments — went bust more than 100 years ago. But locals are slowly working to bring the ghost town back to life.
License Plate Sales Fund $391K in Grants for Wine Tourism
Travel Oregon, which administers the grants, says this year’s amount sets a new record for the program.
Travel Message: Stay Local and Spend Money
As lockdown restrictions ease, tourism agencies encourage day-trippers and local residents to kick-start the travel sector’s recovery.
Charging Toward Zero Emissions
Brand Story – Tourism is a major driver in promoting low-emission transportation
Walking on a Knife’s Edge
The trail that cuts through the Wild West of rural land-use politics in Oregon’s high desert.
Satisfying the Traveler’s Appetite
Brand Story – Oregon Food Trails present a tasty new avenue for supporting small businesses in rural communities.