Then, turn updates into connections with an interactive networking activity designed to spark conversation, share ideas, and build relationships with tourism professionals from across the state. Come ready to learn, connect, and discover new opportunities to work together.

Agenda:

9 am – 10 am • Board meeting
10:30 am – 11 am • Registration
11 am – 11:15 am • Welcome
11:15 am – 11:25 am • Travel Portland update
11:25 am – 11:35 am • Travel Oregon update
11:35 am – 11:50 am • OTTA update
11:50 am – 12 pm • Questions from audience
12 pm – 12:30 pm • Speaker
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm • Lunch
1:30 pm – 2 pm • Networking Exercise:

1. 30-Second Member Micro-Pitches (15 mins): Allow 10–12 attendees to briefly share one new product, room renovation, or upcoming event.
2. “Pass the Card” Challenge (10 mins): Direct attendees to swap business cards with at least three people from a region or sector they don’t normally work with.
3. Closing Remarks & Door Prizes (5 mins): Announce the location/date of the next OTTA gathering and draw for a donated gift basket or hotel stay.