# Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism

### Then, Now, Forever

We are thrilled to welcome Oregon’s tourism industry to Portland for the 40th annual Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism, April 14-16, 2025, at the Oregon Convention Center. Whether you’re new here or a long-time veteran, the conference provides valuable educational content and an opportunity to gather as an industry.

- Registration will open in mid-January with an early-bird price.

### Tourism Industry Achievement Awards Nominations

As with years past, the 2025 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism will kick-off with the Tourism Industry Achievement Awards, celebrating work done across the industry in 2024. But we need your help in nominating those most deserving of recognition.

Please nominate an organization, individual, or yourself for outstanding work in the following categories: Rising Star; Diversity, Equity, Accessibility and Inclusion; Leadership; Partnership; Hospitality; and Stewardship.

**Award nominations are due December 6.**

### Scholarships

Travel Oregon is also pleased to announce that the application for scholarships to the 2025 conference is now open. To be eligible, applicants must be one of the following: 1) currently enrolled in a college-level program applicable to a tourism sector; 2) a small entity (five or fewer full-time employees) owner or employee within the tourism industry; or 3) a volunteer within the tourism industry. Scholarship recipients will receive complimentary conference registration and two nights of lodging.

- Review all criteria, timeline and selection process, and apply here.
**Applications are due January 24.**

### Stroll down memory lane

This year’s conference theme is “Then, Now, Forever,” with a nod to the 40th anniversary and we’re looking for old photos, awards, memorabilia or campaign creative to help bring this theme to life and celebrate how far we’ve come as an industry. If you have something to share, please email jaime@traveloregon.com.

### Sponsor & exhibitor opportunities

Sponsorships and exhibitor spaces are still available. In addition to these opportunities, we welcome custom ideas to meet your business needs. If you’re interested, or have questions, please email events@traveloregon.com.