tourism

ASHLAND, Ore – With the fear of smoke, tourism has become less predictable in summer in Southern Oregon. Ashland summers are typically filled with visitors from out of town but after smoke filled summers the last couple years, August tourism took a big …

ASHLAND, Ore. – When you cross the Oregon border you will soon be greeted with a new rest area and welcome center in Ashland off I-5. Travel Oregon and ODOT put on the rest area’s ribbon cutting ceremony Friday, June 7. While it’s …

MEDFORD, Ore. — With all the wildfires this summer in Southern Oregon, many businesses across the Rogue Valley are taking a hit. It’s especially difficult for the industries that rely on summer tourism to turn a profit. “I saw the lighting and …

MERLIN, Ore.– Wildlife Images in Josephine County says it’s been overloaded with animals this year who have been displaced by nearby wildfires. The nonprofit has taken in as many as it can, but money is tight as the fires and smoke are …

ASHLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Shakespeare Festival says they’ve lost more than a million dollars in revenue this summer due to the wildfire smoke. 18 shows have been moved from the outdoor Elizabethan Theater. 10 of them were moved to Ashland High …

Medford, Ore. — Grocery and outdoor sporting goods stores in Medford are seeing an increase in business that employees are attributing to the total solar eclipse happening on Monday. Between local residents and tourists flocking to Oregon, sales are up. “It’s not …

Medford, Ore. – A new Mexican restaurant hosted its grand opening Thursday at the Medford Center. Baja Fresh Mexican Grill is part of a re-branding project for the shopping center. The owner said she hopes it will help bring more tourism to the …

Medford, Ore. — Good news for local businesses. Visitors brought in a record $548-million dollars to southern Oregon in 2016. Travel Medford anticipates that growth to continue as we head into summer. “Our community should be ecstatic with the numbers that are …

  Grants Pass, Ore., — While the main event is the boating, Boatnik also features carnival rides, a concert and more. The festival always draws in tourists from all over. But one local restaurant says business is slower than in years past. …

Medford, Ore. — The Medford Chamber of Commerce is watching Salem closely. Chamber President Brad Hicks says a number of bills, including those that focus on paid family leave and pay equity could have a huge impact on local hospitality and restaurant …