/tags/tourism tourism en-US Copyright Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:38:06 GMT /business-and-labor/2024-09-12/health-of-ashland-restaurants-mixed-despite-series-of-recent-closures While a series of longtime Ashland restaurants recently closed, local business leaders say the health of the industry can’t be painted with a broad brush. Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:38:06 GMT /business-and-labor/2024-09-12/health-of-ashland-restaurants-mixed-despite-series-of-recent-closures Kevin Opsahl /housing/2024-08-29/while-tourism-is-booming-many-oregon-coast-residents-struggle-to-stay-housed As Oregon Coast communities are increasingly dominated by tourism, many long-term residents are struggling with housing instability, and homelessness. Fri, 30 Aug 2024 00:00:31 GMT /housing/2024-08-29/while-tourism-is-booming-many-oregon-coast-residents-struggle-to-stay-housed Rebecca Hansen-White /music-arts-and-culture/2024-03-19/oregon-shakespeare-festival-returns-for-first-full-season-since-the-pandemic The Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland returns for another season starting on Tuesday. With new leadership and stable financial footing after the pandemic, the theater is ready to welcome back audiences for a full 10-show season. Tue, 19 Mar 2024 13:35:45 GMT /music-arts-and-culture/2024-03-19/oregon-shakespeare-festival-returns-for-first-full-season-since-the-pandemic Roman Battaglia /politics-government/2023-09-27/if-national-parks-close-during-a-government-shutdown-california-tourism-could-take-a-hit A possible government shutdown by Congress by the end of the month could completely or partially close national parks, including Yosemite. That could lead to cancellations and a major impact on tourism. Wed, 27 Sep 2023 13:25:21 GMT /politics-government/2023-09-27/if-national-parks-close-during-a-government-shutdown-california-tourism-could-take-a-hit Rich Ibarra /music-arts-culture/2022-12-12/osf-joins-performance-venues-arts-groups-to-ask-oregon-lawmakers-for-more-covid-recovery-funds Performing arts organizations in Oregon say they’re still struggling to recover from the economic blow of COVID-19. They’re asking the Legislature for another round of funding to help them get back on their feet. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:25:33 GMT /music-arts-culture/2022-12-12/osf-joins-performance-venues-arts-groups-to-ask-oregon-lawmakers-for-more-covid-recovery-funds Chris M Lehman / KLCC /travel-and-tourism/2022-10-11/travel-oregon-and-the-states-federally-recognized-tribes-collaborate-on-tourist-guide The guide includes cultural events and museums that are open to the public. Tue, 11 Oct 2022 12:31:39 GMT /travel-and-tourism/2022-10-11/travel-oregon-and-the-states-federally-recognized-tribes-collaborate-on-tourist-guide Elizabeth Castillo /travel-and-tourism/2022-06-18/battered-by-the-pandemic-ashland-reimagines-its-tourism-economy While patrons of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival stayed away during the pandemic, others came, once the first waves of the public health crisis receded. Many were there to go mountain biking or on wine tours, or were simply passing through on their way to somewhere else. Sat, 18 Jun 2022 15:21:41 GMT /travel-and-tourism/2022-06-18/battered-by-the-pandemic-ashland-reimagines-its-tourism-economy Juliet Grable /politics-government/2022-05-19/charleston-likely-to-join-other-coos-county-communities-in-taxing-short-term-rentals Coos County voters are on the verge of passing a new tax on short-term rentals in the Charleston community. Thu, 19 May 2022 12:43:12 GMT /politics-government/2022-05-19/charleston-likely-to-join-other-coos-county-communities-in-taxing-short-term-rentals Roman Battaglia /health-and-medicine/2021-12-07/omicron-spreads-uncertainty-about-holiday-travel-and-dampens-recovery-for-airlines The rapid emergence of the omicron variant of the coronavirus has many questioning whether they should rethink their holiday travel plans. Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:43:45 GMT /health-and-medicine/2021-12-07/omicron-spreads-uncertainty-about-holiday-travel-and-dampens-recovery-for-airlines David Schaper /economy-and-finance/2021-06-15/will-travel-and-tourism-return-with-california-reopening As California drops capacity and social distancing rules, experts are tempering expectations on a full rebound of the state’s tourism industry. Domestic travel won’t recover fully until 2023 and international visitors remain half of pre-pandemic levels. Still, state and local tourism officials express optimism. Wed, 16 Jun 2021 00:44:21 GMT /economy-and-finance/2021-06-15/will-travel-and-tourism-return-with-california-reopening Miranda Green / Cal Matters