tourism

ROSEBURG, Ore. – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Roseburg is suspending its Tourism Grant Program for this fall and winter. The program will be re-evaluated in Spring 2021, after which City staff will make a determination on continuing the …

ASHLAND Ore. – Ashland businesses and residents have been concerned with a drop in tourism this summer. However, in August, which traditionally is a slower month due to wildfires, has seen tourism pick up recently. “I see parking lots on the way …

ASHLAND, Ore.— Restaurant owners and chefs in Ashland are trying to find a way to bring more business to Ashland during the pandemic. They created the website: Ashland on a Plate. It allows businesses to create small, COVID-19 friendly events, sell tickets …

ASHLAND, Ore. —  As tourism suffers during the pandemic, a celebration to drum up more support for local businesses was in full bloom today (Sunday.) It’s a strange sight on a summer Sunday in Ashland with several empty chairs and empty tables …

ASHLAND, Ore. – The pandemic is having Rogue Valley hotels shift the way it markets to prospective visitors. With staple events, such as the Britt and Oregon Shakespeare Festivals postponing their 2020 seasons hotel operators say there are less large group bookings. …

BANDON, Ore. — On the Oregon coast, several businesses have reopened their doors but that doesn’t mean their financial struggles are over. Steve and Susan Dimock have owned ‘La Kris Inn’ in Bandon since 2004. The 12-unit inn relies on the tourism …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Many of our local businesses are prepping to open this Friday, but no one has the green light just yet. Jackson County commissioner Rick Dyer says the county is still waiting for approval for a phase one reopening. …

MEDFORD, Ore. – People have more options to now check smoke levels before they plan outdoor activities in the Rogue Valley. Travel Southern Oregon has placed new smoke monitoring devices around the region and is uploading the data to its website. This …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. — While the governor announced some rural areas in Oregon may be able to open back up again in mid-May, businesses are holding their collective breath, hoping to sustain operations. The recently cancelled Boatnik Festival is one of many …

ASHLAND, Ore.– Ashland’s tourist-driven economy is being crippled and it’s affecting small businesses in all sectors. However, those who are self-employed have yet to receive any funds to help ease the financial losses thousands are facing. “We offer a very unique thing …