This May, we went back to our roots with an in-person gathering at McMenamins Kennedy School in NE Portland. Host and founding member, Debi Hertert created a safe and welcoming environment for hosts to share their personal feelings, experiences, hopes and frustrations. 

We also heard from Travel Portland’s Director of International Tourism Administration, Heather Anderson and Director of Public Relations, Jackie Hagan, about the impact of policy changes to international and domestic tourism. They reassured attendees that our region is being impacted less than other parts of the US by Canadian travel reduction and expressed optimism in a busy summer. It was a great time to get together, to learn and to build community. I hope you can make our next in-person event later this summer!