Articles tagged “portland”

Air traffic is expected to double from pre-pandemic levels by 2040. Airports need to prepare.

Today's podcast looks at July Fourth travel, Tourism Portland CEO's record, and inflation's impact on travel.

Portland is going to need another tourism champion, one who will be an outspoken advocate.

In this video from Skift Global Forum 2023, we hear from Jeff Miller, president and CEO, Travel Portland and Curtis Robinhold, executive director, Port of Portland, about driving the $2 billion renovation of Portland International Airport with the principles of local sourcing and sustainability.

City leaders need to develop a new vision for their downtowns— one that relies less on the old 5 day 9-5 work model.

Cities can't fully maintain the businesses that underly their tourism appeal without the foot traffic and support of their suburban residents.

If Portland is to shake off the negative media perception, it will need its local residents more than ever to convince the public that it's still a great tourist destination.

Guests are following in the footsteps of those who’ve fled to the suburbs during the pandemic, taking advantage of features like more square footage, lower prices, and regional authenticity. The strategic move would be for more hoteliers to follow them there.

Convention and visitors bureaus promote all corners of their destinations to entice both planners and conference attendees, using both technology and tried-and-true marketing methods.

Travel Portland's convention sales team is promoting the idea that "individuals attract individuals" to show conference planners how the city celebrates a diverse spectrum of local makers with a unique and creative point of view.