MEDFORD, Ore. – Tourism all over Oregon took a positive turn last year, especially in Jackson and Josephine counties. “The travel and tourism industry specifically in Oregon and really the global economy was hammered hard by the impacts of the ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – The Medford 2040 Vision Committee met Tuesday to talk about its goals for shaping the city over the next 17 years. The committee focuses on changes and actions that can be taken, to promote economic growth, and ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – If you want to see some of the best cornhole players from around country, here’s your chance. For the first time, the American Cornhole Organization is hosting a major tournament in Oregon, so far, it’s a hit. ...
MEDFORD, Ore.– Travel spending in Oregon dropped dramatically in 2020 new data shows. According to the Oregon Tourism Commission, Oregon saw a 48.5% decrease in direct travel spending. In Jackson County alone there was a 42% decrease in spending from ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — The Milken Institute ranked Medford the 7th best-performing small city in the nation. The study ranks U.S. cities on how well they create and sustain jobs, as well as economic growth. Travel Medford says tourism continues to ...
MEDFORD, Ore. — If you’re traveling through the Medford Airport, you might have noticed a new addition to its lobby. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place on Thursday as it opened a new Rogue Valley Welcome Center at the airport. The ...
Medford, Ore. — The money generated from U.S. Cellular Park has been a money maker. City Manager Brian Sjothun says it has doubled its investment. “We didn’t realize what big of an impact it would have,” Sjothun said. Early on, ...
For the fifth consecutive year, Medford saw increased economic growth and employment due to the travel industry. According to Travel Medford more people are visiting the area and they want to keep that momentum going. Their annual report shows a ...
Medford, Ore. — In a heated, and record-setting 3 and a half hour noon council meeting, councilors vote to extend a contract between the Medford/Jackson County Chamber and Travel Medford. Councilors heard extensive public comment Thursday, with many members of ...
Medford, Ore. — Two of Travel Medford’s top employees are resigning, as the Medford City Council continues to consider whether to extend it’s contract. Senior Vice President Anne Jenkins, and Director of Branding and Marketing Jez Kline have both submitted ...