Get Listed!
Attention Oregon Lodging Industry: It’s time to make sure your lodging property is included in the 2022-2023 Travel Oregon Visitor Guide. Printed annually, the guide is the only statewide print piece for comprehensive lodging listings. Any transient lodging property in Oregon that pays the…
Washington County Chamber of Commerce Brand Reveal
Congratulations to the Washington County Chamber of Commerce. The organization, formerly known as the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce, held its brand reveal at its networking event, Chamber Unwind. The chamber’s membership approved the rebrand in July. According to the newly launched website, the Washington County…
Attention Stakeholders: Co-Create the Future of Oregon Tourism
Travel Oregon and international tourism experts, Destination Think!, invite you to participate in one a virtual workshop October 8, from 9-11:45 a.m. The world is changing, agility to adapt to a quickly shifting tourism landscape is needed, and social justice and racial equity are…
Providing Service While Promoting Safety
Free Tips & Training to Avoid Mask Confrontations Indoor and outdoor mask mandates have been reinstated and, unfortunately, mask compliance incidents are on the rise. Providing good service and keeping guests and your team safe may be especially challenging once again. The Oregon Hospitality Foundation, which…
Breaking News: Washington County Board of Commissioners Adopts Rules to Enforce Mask Mandate
Board of County Commissioners approve local enforcement of statewide mask mandate On August 24, 2021, the Washington County Board of Commissioners, acting in their role as Local Public Health Authority for Washington County, unanimously agreed to enact a new rule authorizing County Health and…
Washington County residents urged to restrict use of fireworks
From Washington County: Following record-breaking extreme heat and in light of current widespread drought conditions, the Washington County Board of Commissioners joins with local fire and law enforcement officials in urging all community residents to forego the unsafe use of fireworks to celebrate the…
Element by Westin opens in 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 4-10, 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…
Hotel Performance February 2021
COVID-19 has directly affected the hotel industry throughout the United States, and Washington County is no exception. We are still seeing decreases directly tied to the decrease in business and leisure travel due to COVID-19 and related travel restrictions and recommendations. The following tables outline hotel performance…
Hotel Performance February 28-March 6, 2021
COVID-19 has directly affected the hotel industry throughout the United States, and Washington County is no exception. We are still seeing decreases directly tied to the decrease in business and leisure travel due to COVID-19 and related travel restrictions and recommendations. For February 28-March 6, 2021, Washington…