Articles tagged “portland”

Podcasts

July Fourth Short-Term Rental Bookings Surge on the U.S. Coasts

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

Rashaad Jorden | 2 weeks ago

July Fourth Short-Term Rental Bookings Surge on the U.S. Coasts

Tourism

Portland Tourism Chief to Retire After 19-Year Tenure

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

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 weeks ago

Portland Tourism Chief to Retire After 19-Year Tenure
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Tourism

Skift Global Forum Video: The Power of Local on the Path to Sustainability

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.

Ministry of Tourism Saudi Arabia + Skift | 9 months ago

Skift Global Forum Video: The Power of Local on the Path to Sustainability

Tourism

Cities Embrace Return-to-Office to Save Downtown Tourism Buzz

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

Dawit Habtemariam | 11 months ago

Cities Embrace Return-to-Office to Save Downtown Tourism Buzz

Tourism

These Cities’ Tourism Officials Say They Need Suburbanites To Come Back

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

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

These Cities’ Tourism Officials Say They Need Suburbanites To Come Back

Tourism

Portland’s Suburbanites Won’t Recommend City to Tourists

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.

Dawit Habtemariam | 1 year ago

Portland’s Suburbanites Won’t Recommend City to Tourists

Hotels

Hotels Outside of Congested City Centers Are Gaining Popularity

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.

Carley Thornell, Skift | 2 years ago

Hotels Outside of Congested City Centers Are Gaining Popularity

Meetings

Event Planners See Opportunities Beyond Downtowns

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.

Rayna Katz, Skift | 5 years ago

Event Planners See Opportunities Beyond Downtowns
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Business Travel

Portland Embraces Its Local Maker Culture to Win Over Meeting Planners

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.

SkiftX + Skift | 6 years ago

Portland Embraces Its Local Maker Culture to Win Over Meeting Planners

Tourism

Travel on Tap: The Rise of Craft Beer Tourism

Craft Beer is big business in America with a proven ability engage a new travel consumer who will spend added dollars to visit local neighborhoods and beer-themed events.

Greg, Skift | 8 years ago

Travel on Tap: The Rise of Craft Beer Tourism