Celebrate the Power of Travel

2021 National Travel & Tourism Week Logo

National Travel and Tourism Week 2021 (May 2-8) spotlights the collective strength of the U.S. travel industry This National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), there is more reason than ever to celebrate the collective strength of the U.S. travel and tourism industry and its…

Hotel Performance April 18-24, 2021

COVID-19 has directly affected the hotel industry throughout the United States, and Washington County is no exception. We have been seeing decreases directly tied to the decrease in business and leisure travel due to COVID-19 and related travel restrictions and recommendations. Now, more than a year after the…

Element by Westin opens in Beaverton

Element by West Portland Beaverton

The new Element by Westin Portland Beaverton hotel opened Monday, April 26. The Element is a modern hotel designed for short and long-term stays. Nature-inspired spaces, in-room kitchens, spa-inspired bathrooms and other eco-friendly touches throughout the property provide a welcoming and relaxing stay. Complimentary breakfast,…

Hotel Performance April 11-17, 2021

hotel lobby

COVID-19 has directly affected the hotel industry throughout the United States, and Washington County is no exception. We have been seeing decreases directly tied to the decrease in business and leisure travel due to COVID-19 and related travel restrictions and recommendations. Now, more than a year after the…

Hotel Performance March 2021

COVID-19 has directly affected the hotel industry throughout the United States, and Washington County is no exception. Throughout 2020, we saw decreases directly tied to the decrease in business and leisure travel due to COVID-19 and related travel restrictions and recommendations. More than a year after…

Hotel Performance April 4-10, 2021

Oregon lodging

COVID-19 has directly affected the hotel industry throughout the United States, and Washington County is no exception. We have been seeing decreases directly tied to the decrease in business and leisure travel due to COVID-19 and related travel restrictions and recommendations. Now, more than a year after…

Washington County Visitors Association Announces New President and CEO

BEAVERTON, Ore. (April 7, 2021) – After a nationwide search, the board of directors for the Washington County Visitors Association (WCVA) selected Dave Parulo, president of Meet Chicago Northwest to lead the 38-year-old organization as its new president and chief executive officer. Mr. Parulo will succeed current…

Hotel Performance March 28-April 3, 2021

man with suitcase in hotel lobby

COVID-19 has directly affected the hotel industry throughout the United States, and Washington County is no exception. We have been seeing decreases directly tied to the decrease in business and leisure travel due to COVID-19 and related travel restrictions and recommendations. Now, more than a year after the…