Category Archives: WCVA News

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

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

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 by

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 by

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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WCVA Selects TIG Global to Develop Its New Website

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

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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Tourism Matters to Washington County

Posted on August 19, 2011 by

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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2010 Washington County Travel Impact Study Released

Posted on June 17, 2011 by

The 2010 Washington County Travel Impacts Study was released by Dean Runyan Associates, a local research firm that specializes in recreation, travel, education and economic development, and provides services to tourism and economic development businesses throughout the western U.S. The … Continue reading →

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Washington County in the News

Posted on June 15, 2011 by

Washington County took center stage in the May 2011 issue of Canadian Traveller.  In addition to the WCVA’s full-page ad, the issue included an article about outdoor recreation in Oregon, with Washington County as the lead destination. The article, “Nature … Continue reading →

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Annual Stakeholder Appreciation Event Recap

Posted on May 13, 2011 by

Thank you to all of our stakeholders and industry partners who came to support Washington County’s tourism industry during the WCVA’s annual Stakeholder Appreciation Luncheon and Tourism Awards! Each year we look forward to this event so we can celebrate … Continue reading →

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Scenic Bikeway Gets a Mention from The Oregonian

Posted on April 22, 2011 by

If you see more bicycles along the country roads than usual, it may be more than just the sunny weather that’s inspiring them to hop on their bikes and take a leisurely stroll through Washington County. If you haven’t already … Continue reading →

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WCVA Launches New Summer Leisure Ad Campaign

Posted on April 20, 2011 by

This May, a new crop of ads will be popping up in regional publications touting many of Washington County’s many tourism assets. These ads are a departure from previous ad campaigns from the WCVA, and are designed to give readers … Continue reading →

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