Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism

Why You Should Attend

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WHY should you attend the Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism?

In addition to intangibles and nuggets uniquely meeting your needs, there are many “take-away” benefits, some of which include:

  • Access to Oregon’s key tourism and hospitality industry players, an unparalleled resource for individuals new to the industry or to the state, or who want to become more involved at a local, regional, state, national level
  • Opportunities to meet your tourism region peers! There is an organized system to industry communication and opportunities through the seven Regional Destination Marketing Organizations: Oregon Coast, Greater Portland, Mt. Hood/Columbia River Gorge, Willamette Valley, Southern Oregon, Central Oregon, and Eastern Oregon. Where do you fit?
  • Access to a full range of industry suppliers and services that choose to participate in the Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism. (Many exhibitors have told us they prefer our conference over others because of the results received from interaction with our high-quality attendees!)
  • Professional development is yours for the taking at this conference: find a mentor or choose to become one, meet partners who can further your career aspirations, discover steps on the “career ladder” in new places, learn of open positions, add assets to your skills inventory and resume. This conference can work FOR you!
  • A complete directory of conference attendees, exhibitors and suppliers, with contact information, including: Oregon Tourism Commissioners, Travel Oregon staff, all registrants, Oregon’s seven Regional Destination Marketing Organizations, Local Destination Marketing Organizations, state and local economic development contacts, and additional tourism industry organization contacts and entities.
  • Giveaways, door prizes, and surprises! The ubiquitous bag of goodies is yours upon arrival at the registration desk, and more awaits you from sponsors, exhibitors, organizations, and even the completely unexpected! After all, we’re in the hospitality business!

Are you excited yet? If so, click here to check out our 2010 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism page for the latest information on this upcoming event.