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Announcing the Nominees of the 2011 Stakeholder/Tourism Awards

Posted on May 8, 2012

Each year, in observance of National Travel and Tourism Week, we celebrate Washington County’s tourism community during the WCVA’s annual Stakeholder Appreciation Luncheon. This year promises to be bigger than ever, as we celebrate Washington County’s tourism industry and all … Continue reading →

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Hot Off the Presses: 2012-2013 Visitor Guide Now Available

Posted on April 24, 2012

The 2012-2013 Washington County Visitor Guide is now available, featuring articles highlighting the region, as well as information about all the unique attractions the area has to offer. This is a different guide than in years past; its magazine-style look … Continue reading →

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WCVA Hires New President and CEO

Posted on February 28, 2012

After a nationwide search, the board of directors for the Washington County Visitors Association (WCVA) selected Carolyn McCormick (pictured, right) to lead the 29-year-old organization as its new president and chief executive officer. A resident of Nags Head, North Carolina, … Continue reading →

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WASHINGTON COUNTY VISITORS ASSOCIATION NOW ACCEPTING TOURISM DEVELOPMENT GRANT APPLICATIONS

Posted on February 1, 2012

The Washington County Visitors Association (WCVA) is now accepting applications for its tourism development grants. Two types of grants applications are available online: small grants (for projects/programs from $1,000 to $5,000) and large grants (for projects/programs greater than$5,000). Funds are … Continue reading →

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MICROS eCommerce Services|TIG Global Signs New Client, Destination Marketing Organization Washington County, Oregon

Posted on December 8, 2011

The following is a press release distributed by TIG Global, the new website vendor selected by the Washington County Visitors Association (WCVA) to develop its new destination website. CHEVY CHASE, Md., Dec. 6, 2011 — MICROS eCommerce Services|TIG Global, a … Continue reading →

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WCVA Selects TIG Global to Develop Its New Website

Posted on December 8, 2011

After a Request for Proposal (RFP) process, and review of all applicants, the Washington County Visitors Association (WCVA) selected TIG Global, located in Chevy Chase, Maryland, to develop its new website and mobile site. Read the press release from TIG … Continue reading →

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Resources for Our Hotel and Lodging Partners

Posted on December 2, 2011

As a destination marketing organization, the Washington County Visitors Association (WCVA), provides information to our stakeholders and partners about trends, statistics and opportunities.  The following are some resources specifically for our lodging partners: List Your Property in Travel Oregon’s Official … Continue reading →

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Navigating the World of Tourism Speak

Posted on November 8, 2011

Does “tourism-speak” baffle you? You’re not alone, and we’re here to help you navigating the world of tourism speak. Does the jargon of tourism make your head spin? Do you hear acronyms and other foreign-sounding words on a day-to-day basis? … Continue reading →

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The WCVA’s E-Newsletters and You

Posted on August 22, 2011

The WCVA’s E-Newsletters help keep you, as valued stakeholders, informed of what’s happening in tourism and in Oregon’s Washington County. As a destination marketing organization, the Washington County Visitors Association knows that communication is key to keeping the WCVA and … Continue reading →

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Tourism Matters to Washington County

Posted on August 19, 2011

More than 2.6 million travelers visited Washington County in 2010, spending more than $450 million. Read more about why “Tourism Matters.” According to the “2010 Washington County Travel Impacts,” prepared by Dean Runyan Associates, more than 2.6 million travelers visited … Continue reading →

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