Tourism Research and Statistics

In 2020, tourism brought in $462.1 million in direct destination spending to Oregon’s Washington County. 

Washington County, Oregon, offers a wealth of attractions that are appealing to visitors: wine, golf, tax-free shopping, natural areas and more. The region is, indeed, Portland’s friendly next-door neighbor. Travelers collectively spend millions of dollars on lodging, camping, dining, shopping and entertainment, and tourism benefits the community as a whole.

Together with the Washington County Visitors Association, you can benefit from the burgeoning tourism industry. The Washington County Visitors Association (WCVA) is the primary destination marketing organization for Washington County, Oregon, and markets the destination, its attractions and activities to leisure and business travelers around the globe. The WCVA also markets Washington County via several channels, including Facebook and Twitter.

Together we can do great things, and through partnerships we can continue to grow Washington County’s tourism industry.

Tourism Impact Documents

• 2021 Statewide Economic Impact of Travel by Dean Runyan Associates, May 2022 
• American Travel Trends & Sentiment, May 2, 2022
• Oregon Outdoor Recreation Economic Impact Study
• 2020 Oregon Tourism Workforce Assessment
• Destinations International COVID-19 Resources & Research
• COVID-19 Travel Industry Monitor
• All Travel Oregon Research