Events for Travel Portland Partners
Upcoming breakfasts and events
Upcoming breakfasts and events
You may RSVP for weekly events online or call 503.275.9750 by that Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. For each RSVP, we will need your name, company name, phone number, and date of event attending. If you would like to pre-pay, please contact Vanessa Herndon via email or call 503.275.9768.
Networking event — Morton's The Steakhouse
Thursday, Jan. 15: 4-6 p.m.
213 S.W. Clay St., Portland | Map it
Cost: $10
RSVP by Wednesday, Jan. 14
Celebrate Morton's 30th anniversary while networking with fellow Travel Portland partners. Join us in the private boardroom for a no-host bar and appetizers from Morton's signature menu.
State of the Industry Breakfast — The Benson Hotel
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2009: 7-9 a.m.
309 S.W. Broadway, Portland | Map it
Cost: $25 per person. RSVP by Wednesday Jan. 28.
Speaker: Jeff Miller, President and CEO, Travel Portland
Join us for this annual event, where we will provide insight into the tourism industry over the last year as well as the short- and long-term market outlooks for business and leisure travel. We’ll also discuss Travel Portland’s social media strategy and how we’re leveraging technology to market Portland as a destination.
Travel Portland 101
Thursday, Feb. 5: 8-10 a.m.
The Heathman Hotel - Broadway Room
1001 S.W. Broadway
Portland | Map it
Cost: there is no cost to attend, but partners must pre-register.
RSVP by Wednesday, Feb. 4
Hear from representatives of the Partner Services, Convention Sales & Services, Marketing, Communications & Public Relations, Community Relations and Tourism Sales departments. Decide which program areas can help keep your business on the right track.
Networking Event – Ecotrust – The Center For Architecture
Thursday, Feb. 12, 2009: 4-6 p.m.
721 N.W. Ninth Ave., Portland | Map it
Cost: $10
RSVP by Feb. 11, 2009
Travel Portland Visitor Industry Trade Show
Wednesday, Feb. 25: noon – 5 p.m.
Oregon Convention Center — Portland Ballroom
Portland | Map it
Cost: there is no cost to attend, but attendees must pre-register by Feb. 19.
Come to Travel Portland’s 24th Annual Visitor Industry Trade Show and discover what you need to know to plan your next event. This free expo is a must for local and regional planners who want to see the newest in transportation, entertainment, facilities and services.
Planner-to-planner round-table discussions sponsored by Meeting Professionals International - Oregon Chapter and Travel Portland will be held prior to the trade show. Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. for a 9 a.m. program start. Participants receive early admission into the trade show. For more information on the planner-to-planner round tables, please contact Jackie Harper, CMP, at jackie@travelportland.com, or 503.275.9290.
Partners: 8’ x 10’ booths are available for $400 each. This show is expected to sell out, so partners are encouraged to sign up early to reserve a spot.
Register to attend | Register to exhibit
Presenting sponsor: DWA Trade Show & Exhibition Services
Annual Travel Portland Events
Please make plans to attend these events, and also consider becoming a major sponsor for any of the events; partner generosity and participation allows Travel Portland to better represent the metropolitan area to major clients and, in turn, gives those partners tremendous exposure. For more information about sponsorship of these events, please contact Marsha Stout, Travel Portland's Director of Partner Services via email or call 503.275.9779.
Annual Tourism & Hospitality Industry Awards Celebration
Share breakfast with fellow partners as Travel Portland honors leaders in the visitor industry.
Annual Travel Portland Invitational Golf Tournament
This annual event, which includes a barbecue, raffle and prizes, is the major fund-raising activity for the Travel Portland Education & Training Foundation. Since 1992, the foundation has supported hospitality school-to-career programs, scholarships to local community colleges and programs that provide educational opportunities for Travel Portland partners.
Holiday Open House
Travel Portland Offices
1000 S.W. Broadway, 23rd floor
Portland | Map it
Don't miss this opportunity to visit our offices, meet staff members and enjoy light refreshments.
Another opportunity for partners: partner upgrade
To augment your marketing efforts, consider upgrading your Travel Portland Partner benefit level.
Partner levels are Visitor Marketing, Convention Marketing, Joint Visitor & Convention Marketing, Gold Medallion and Corporate Sponsorship.
Contact Marsha Stout, Director of Partner Services via email or call 503.275.9779.
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