The Mission of the Oregon Tourism Commission is to encourage economic growth and to enhance the quality of life in Oregon through a strengthened economic impact of tourism throughout the state.

THE OREGON TOURISM COMMISSION

In 1995 the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 354 streamlining several state tourism entities into one, and the semi-independent Oregon Tourism Commission was created. The unique promotional entity born of this bill combines the best of the public and private sectors and provides for greater flexibility and autonomy of tourism promotional activities.

Nine commissioners oversee the Oregon Tourism Commission. Seven of the nine are appointed by the Governor, one is appointed by the speaker of the House and one by the Senate president. Commissioners provide regional representation and direct the actions of a nine member staff consisting of a director, an assistant director, tourism development manager, international and travel trade manager, public relations manager and four support services staff members.