Coastal residents and seafood lovers curious about how Oregon-caught fish and shellfish make it to local plates will get a closer look next month at the Tide to Tank: Oregon Live Systems…
Category: Oregon Coast Visitors Assoc. (OCVA)
Oregon Coast Accessibility Film Takes Flight on United Airlines After National First-Place Win TravelAbility Film Festival
The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) is proud to announce that its award-winning accessibility film is now streaming on United Airlines’ inflight entertainment system, bringing the Oregon Coast’s commitment to inclusive travel…
OREGON COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION: Four Seasons of ‘Coast Like a Local’
Telling visitors what not to do isn’t working—but this new strategy might Most tourism campaigns are designed to drive visitation. This one was designed to change behavior. After four seasons, the Oregon…
OREGON TOURISM RESIDENT SENTIMENT SURVEY: Take the Survey, Share the Survey by March 31st
Every two years, when the Resident Sentiment Survey is released, the Oregon Coast consistently leads the state in participation. This is a reflection of how deeply our communities care about shaping the future of…
Oregon Coast Travelability Receives Governor’s Award for Advancing Accessible Travel
Oregon Coast Travelability takes home the Governor’s Award as catalyst for a statewide initiative to promote and improve accessible tourism This week at the Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Portland, the…
OREGON COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION: Employment First — Opening door to inclusive workforce opportunities
When we talk about tourism, we have to talk about workforce — the people who produce, stock, and serve our food; the people who greet us in stores and hotels; the people…
TOURISM SURVEY: Oregon Resident Sentiment Survey – Responses Needed from the Oregon Coast
By Lynnee Jacks, Industry Communications & Engagement Manager, Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) Every two years, when the Resident Sentiment Survey is released, the Oregon Coast consistently leads the state in participation….
Oregon Ocean Cluster selected as finalist for Regenerative Travel Impact Awards
By Lynnee Jacks, Oregon Coast Visitors Association, Industry Communications and Engagement Manager The Oregon Ocean Cluster has been selected as a finalist for the Regenerative Travel Impact Awards! Each year, Regenerative Travel highlights organizations…
OREGON COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION: Big Step Forward for Local Seafood – Central Coast Food Web Cuts Ribbon on New Facility in Newport
Last weekend, August 2, 2025, Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) staff joined community leaders, partners, and legislators in Newport for the official ribbon cutting of the newly upgraded Yaquina Lab—home to the…
OREGON COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION: New K-12 Program Connects Students to Tourism Careers in Tillamook County
By Lynnee Jacks, Industry Communications Coordinator, Oregon Coast Visitors Association As Oregon’s visitor economy continues to grow, cultivating a local workforce that understands and values the industry is more important than ever….
