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Industry http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/ en Copyright 2008 Thu, 15 May 2008 15:47:30 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss New Online Registration Available For Travel Oregon 101 Travel Oregon 101. Travel Oregon 101 is a FREE two-hour resource session designed to inform members of the Tourism & Hospitality Industry how your organization or business can take advantage of the many opportunities offered by Travel Oregon.

Topics will include: advertising, consumer (visitor) marketing, customer service training, domestic media and public relations, industry relations, international markets and media, niche markets, partnerships, product development, publications, research, travel trade, visitor information, and websites for consumers and Oregon's tourism industry. Seating is limited to 25 registrants but the session is offered on a monthly basis (same material presented each time) if you are unable to attend this go around. Click here for a link to the future Travel Oregon 101 schedule The Monday, May 19 Travel Oregon 101 session is currently full but feel free to register for the June 9 session in Gold Beach or the July 21 session in Salem. ]]> http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/tourism_development/new_online_registration_availa.php http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/tourism_development/new_online_registration_availa.php Tourism Development register session tourism development Travel Oregon 101 Thu, 15 May 2008 15:47:30 -0800 Eastern Oregon's Kam Wah Chung Museum Reopens May 3 John Day's Kam Wah Chung Museum will reopen its doors on Saturday, May 3. The Kam Wah Chung building itself was built in 1876 as a trading post and served for decades as a cultural center of Eastern Oregon's Chinese community. The museum was listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 and was designated a National Historic Landmark in 2005 - one of 16 in Oregon. The Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site is operated cooperatively by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, the Friends of Kam Wah Chung and the City of John Day. The May 3 celebration includes hands-on activities and tours, a lion dance performance and numerous speakers, including Oregon's First Lady - Mary Oberst. Click here to read the complete article from MyEagleNews.com]]> http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/executive_operations/eastern_oregons_kam_wah_chung.php http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/executive_operations/eastern_oregons_kam_wah_chung.php Executive Operations eastern oregon executive historic museum opening Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:34:13 -0800 Travel Benefits Everyone! Travel Industry Association (TIA) recently released survey results and data that demonstrate how travel benefits everyone personally in the areas of Health and Wellness, Relationship-Building, Career Success and Productivity, and Creativity. Click here to download a complete pdf copy of the results The Health and Wellness benefits include:

***Travelers rate their overall health one full point higher (on a scale of 1 to 5) while on vacation. ***They also get three times more deep sleep after their vacation and sleep almost 20 minutes longer after their vacation. ***An annual vacation can cut a person's risk of heart attack by 50 percent.

Click here for more information]]> http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/executive_operations/travel_benefits_everyone.php http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/executive_operations/travel_benefits_everyone.php Executive Operations executive results survey travel Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:29:08 -0800 National Tourism Week Approaches - Mark Your Calendar May 10-18 National Tourism Week to be held on May 10-18. This year's theme is "Discover Great American Traditions" - encouraging travel to American locales and highlighting the role that tourism plays in discovering the icons of a destination.

The Travel Industry Association of America (TIA) has made a number of resources available to help you communicate the power of travel in your state and community during National Tourism Week. Click here to download the "Power of Travel" talking points and take a closer look at the National Tourism Week Toolkit. How are you planning to celebrate National Tourism Week? Let us know...]]> http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/executive_operations/national_tourism_week_approach.php http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/executive_operations/national_tourism_week_approach.php Executive Operations calendar celebrate executive industry national week Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:51:46 -0800 Portland Ranked #1 Green City By SustainLane.com SustainLane.com recently named Portland the "Greenest U.S. City" and called it a "Role Model for the Nation". Portland ranked highest in the categories of: City Innovation, Energy/Climate Change Policy, Green Economy, and Knowledge Base. The article also speaks to Portland's bike-friendly attitude... Portland is a great place if you'd rather ride your bike. Some 10,000 Portlanders, or 2.8 percent, commute on bike, taking advantage of more than 700 miles of bicycle paths around the city.
Click here to read the complete article ]]> http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/tourism_development/portland_ranked_1_green_city_b.php http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/tourism_development/portland_ranked_1_green_city_b.php Tourism Development award green portland sustainable tourism development Thu, 24 Apr 2008 16:09:16 -0800 Oregonian Article Focuses On The "State Of Cycling" Oregonian's Terry Richard wrote an article titled "From the Beaver State into the bicycle state" which ran on April 20 and focused on what is being done to make Oregon a travel destination for cyclists. Click here to read the complete article A new "Share the Road" license plate is now available for purchase through the Oregon DMV. Click here for more information. Check out the Bicycle Transportation Alliance and Cycle Oregon websites for more information on cycling across the state. ]]> http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/tourism_development/oregonian_article_focuses_on_t.php http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/tourism_development/oregonian_article_focuses_on_t.php Tourism Development cycling destination tourism development Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:57:38 -0800 Travel Oregon Launches explOREGON: The Pacific Ocean Travel Oregon has launched a new initiative - called explOREGON - inspiring children to discover tide pools, learn about unusual sea life, go whale watching and hunt for historic glass floats, not to mention enjoy kite flying, sandcastle building and more fun activities along the 363 miles of Oregon's public coastline.

In partnership with National Geographic Kids Magazine, explOREGON: The Pacific Ocean kicks off a nationwide contest offering children the chance to win a trip to explore the Oregon Coast. To enter, children ages 6-14 submit a drawing and a letter of 100 words or fewer explaining what they would see, do and explore if given the chance. The contest is also open to those who have been to the Pacific Ocean already; their letters should highlight favorite memories of previous Pacific Ocean trips. One winner in each category will receive an all expense paid trip for four to the Oregon Coast this summer. Click here for complete contest details and entry forms ]]> http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/consumer_marketing/travel_oregon_launches_explore.php http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/consumer_marketing/travel_oregon_launches_explore.php Consumer Marketing coast contest explOREGON kids marketing national geographic Tue, 22 Apr 2008 16:17:07 -0800 What Are You Doing To Celebrate Earth Day? Earth Day 2008 is officially celebrated on Tuesday, April 22.

Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski will observe Earth Day by leaving his car at home and walking to work. The Governor urges all Oregonians to make a small change in their daily routine that will have a positive impact on the earth. Western Oregon University in Monmouth is planning to conserve electricity by turning off lights on campus for one hour to let the sun light up its classrooms and resident halls. What are you planning to do? Tell us about it by commenting on this posting. Click here to check out the Earth Day Network website for more information. ]]> http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/executive_operations/what_are_you_doing_to_celebrat.php http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/executive_operations/what_are_you_doing_to_celebrat.php Executive Operations earth day executive governor Mon, 21 Apr 2008 16:22:29 -0800 Ecotourism & Sustainable Tourism Conference To Be Held In October 2008 Ecotourism & Sustainable Tourism Conference (ESTC) will be held October 27-29 in Vancouver, Canada. This is the third conference by The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) focusing on sustainability in travel and tourism in North America. TIES is holding the ESTC yearly to expand the network of industry practitioners and experts and to encourage greater awareness and implementation of the principles ecotourism and sustainability practices in the U.S. and Canada. Click here for more information and conference details]]> http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/tourism_development/ecotourism_sustainable_tourism.php http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/tourism_development/ecotourism_sustainable_tourism.php Tourism Development ecotourism sustainable tourism development Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:37:19 -0800 Germany's America Journal Features "Oregon's Outback" America Journal features a 10-page spread entitled "Oregon's Outback" highlighting towns across both Central and Eastern Oregon.

The article showcases Burns, Steens Mountain, Alvord Desert, John Day, and Bend. America Journal is currently featuring the Oregon Coast on its website with briefs on surfing and whale watching that highlight the towns of Gold Beach, Depoe Bay and Newport. Click here for a closer look A more in-depth feature on the Coast is currently in the works.]]> http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/international/germanys_america_journal_featu.php http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/international/germanys_america_journal_featu.php International bend burns central coast eastern germany international magazine Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:04:10 -0800 Oregon Heritage Conference To Be Held May 4-6 In Eugene 2008 Oregon Heritage Conference will be held May 4-6 in Eugene at the Valley River Inn. The conference theme is "Go the Distance! Sustain Oregon Heritage!" and will build upon Eugene's unique heritage of Track Town USA. Other points of emphasis include addressing the major issues of financial, organizational, environmental, collections, preservation and heritage sustainability. More than 25 sessions and workshops are scheduled, as well as tours, the Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards banquet, and the State of Oregon Heritage Session. Click here to visit the conference website for more details on sessions, speakers, tours and registration. The Valley River Inn will be offering a special rate for Heritage Conference attendees who make reservations by Friday, April 11. Call 1.800.543.8266 to reserve your room. ]]> http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/tourism_development/oregon_heritage_conference_to.php http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/tourism_development/oregon_heritage_conference_to.php Tourism Development conference eugene heritage sustainability tourism development Tue, 15 Apr 2008 16:53:15 -0800 Interactive Marketing - New Content Update On TravelOregon.com TravelOregon.com! Below is a look at some of the new offerings on the site. The Spring/Summer 2008 Travel Oregon Magazine is now available to order online by clicking here . We're excited about all of the content being featured in this issue, especially the "Golf in Oregon" section featuring 8 in-depth course profiles PLUS complete listings on 166 more great golf courses all found in Oregon. The golf section is being promoted online by a golf landing page at: www.TravelOregon.com/Golf BOOK OF OREGON - UNIQUE LANDING PAGES The Book of Oregon section has been updated with unique landing pages for our Book of Oregon Co-Op print executions. For consumers who are driving from print to online, this brings the most current and relevant information from the theme of the ad (events, attractions, video etc.) right to the landing page. The first Willamette Valley co-op related enhanced Book of Oregon landing page was listed for the month of March and signups for the Willamette Valley Visitors Association Getaway Sweepstakes featured on the landing page resulted in 281 leads. The current live page is www.TravelOregon.com/Run which supports co-op advertising efforts with CVALCO on the Eugene '08 event featuring the "Oregon Overachiever". OREGON COAST PROMOTION Travel Oregon is partnering with the Oregon Coast Visitors Association on a special three month promotion. Each month a trip to a different part of the coast is being given away, with the month of March seeing 1,489 leads acquired in conjunction with the South Coast promotion. Click here to see where visitors can enter to win a trip to the Central Coast. WATER RECREATION & GUIDES/OUTFITTERS This spring also saw the launch of the water recreation landing page appropriately titled "Splashin' Water Fun - Raft, Jetboat, & Kayak Oregon". It's loaded with fun things to do in the water in Oregon in hopes of preparing you for some of the many things to do this summer. You'll also notice the new look we've recently adopted, gone are the days of the grey bar on the right side, we've brightened things up a bit now and we hope you like it as much as we do! We're also happy to announce the official launch of our Guides & Packers section of TravelOregon.com - check it out by clicking here . Our goal with this section is to make everyone aware of all the Oregon State Marine Board licensed outfitters that are waiting to show you the natural beauty, fun and excitement that can be found throughout the state. ]]> http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/consumer_marketing/interactive_marketing_new_cont.php http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/consumer_marketing/interactive_marketing_new_cont.php Consumer Marketing coast guides interactive magazine marine marketing packers promotion Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:37:37 -0800 Vote Oregon - The Travel Site Showdown Is On The Great Travel Site Showdown - Group 2 is currently running on the Travel 2.0 Interactive Trend Report blog site. Oregon, Alaska, Washington and Virginia are competing for bragging rights. Click here to visit the site's recap of the 2008 Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism from Troy Thompson of the Arizona Office of Tourism. Troy gives his take of the conference overall as well as taking a look at the session he presented at: Analyze this...Analyze That! A Conversation on the Maddening Science of Online Analytics.]]> http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/consumer_marketing/vote_oregon_the_travel_site_sh.php http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/consumer_marketing/vote_oregon_the_travel_site_sh.php Consumer Marketing analytics blog governor's conference marketing travel Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:10:01 -0800 OECDD Launches Program To Assist Communities With Downtown Revitalization Oregon Economic and Community Development Department (OECDD) will have the first application workshop for communities with mature downtown programs following the Main Street Approach. An application is required to enter the Oregon "Performing Main Street" program and be considered for National Main Street accreditation. The Main Street program is a national program developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, which includes over 1,800 cities in 40 states. This proven approach emphasizes community organization, design, promotion and economic restructuring to create healthy and livable downtown commercial districts. This approach advocates a return to community selfreliance, empowerment and the rebuilding of commercial districts based on traditional assets, unique architecture, personal service, local ownership and sense of community. The first of three application workshops will be held in Albany, Oregon at the Venetian Theater on April 28 from 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. with sign-in starting at 9 a.m. This workshop is designed for communities that were accredited Main Street Cities in the past that have continued to follow the Main Street Approach, and newer downtown organizations that believe their programs meet the Main Street criteria. For more information or to register, contact Oregon Main Street Coordinator Gary Van Huffel at 503.986.0134 on or before April 21. ]]> http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/executive_operations/oecdd_launches_program_to_assi.php http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/executive_operations/oecdd_launches_program_to_assi.php Executive Operations downtown executive main street oecdd workshop Tue, 01 Apr 2008 17:14:28 -0800 Grantsmanship Training Program To Be Offered In Salem Grantsmanship Center will be offering its Grantsmanship Training Program on May 12-16 in Salem. The program will be hosted by the City of Salem, Parks Operations Division. The Grantsmanship Training Program is a comprehensive, hands-on workshop that covers the complete grant development process, from researching funding sources to writing and reviewing grant proposals. More than 110,000 nonprofit and government personnel have attended this fast-paced, 5-day workshop, which is followed with a full year of membership support services. During this workshop, participants learn The Grantsmanship Center's proposal-writing format, the most widely used in the world. In addition to practicing advanced techniques for pursuing government, foundation, and corporate grants, participants work in small teams to develop and then review real grant proposals. Cost is $875 with the class size limited to 30 participants. Click here for more information or to register for the event]]> http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/tourism_development/grantsmanship_training_program.php http://blog.traveloregon.com/Industry/tourism_development/grantsmanship_training_program.php Tourism Development funding grants salem tourism development workshop Wed, 26 Mar 2008 10:09:39 -0800