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…
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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….
OREGON COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION: Oregon Coast Partners Recognized at the 2025 Travel Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism
We’re just back from the Travel Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism, and as always, the conference is an incredible time of networking and learning from our tourism partners. A few of our…
OREGON COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION: “Coast Like a Local” this Spring by Giving Wildlife Space
With Spring Break approaching, our coastal land and resource management partners are preparing for an influx of visitors and with them, the increased impact of more traffic on our beaches and trails….
OREGON COAST VISITORS ASSOCIATION: North Coast Plans for Future of Tourism
Last week, over 70 land managers, tourism professionals, businesses, nonprofits, chambers of commerce, local government leaders, and community members gathered in Seaside to strategize the future of tourism management on the North…
2025 Legislative Session: What Does it Mean for the Oregon Coast?
What’s Ahead This Session for the Oregon Coast Welcome to the first issue of the Oregon Coast Visitors Association’s Legislative Session newsletter! Every two weeks, we’ll bring you updates on key legislative…