Join Us!
The Mid-Willamette Valley Tourism Summit & MOPO Awards brings-together marketing and tourism stakeholders for valuable conversation, education, networking and resources focused on driving economic impact into the region. Join us as we honor the area's tourism industry stakeholders whose ideas and innovative partnerships drove economic impact in Salem and the Mid-Willamette Valley. We hope to see you on November 20, 2024 from 11:30am to 3:00pm to be a part of this exciting event returning to downtown Salem!
Time & Location:
November 20, 2024
11:30 am - 3:00 pm (Buffet Lunch)
Salem Convention Center – Santiam Ballroom
Cost:
$60/attendee
Agenda
| 10:00am | * Chamber Coffee Hour |
| 10:30am | Summit Check-In / Networking |
| 11:00am | Buffet Lunch Opens |
| 11:30am | Introduction & Welcome |
State-of-the-Industry
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Awards
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Guest Speaker
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Awards
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| Conclusion & Raffle | presented by Avelo Airlines | |
| Networking Wine Break | presented by Willamette Valley Vineyards | |
| Educational Sessions | |
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* Chamber Coffee Hour is an opportunity for any regional Chambers/Business Associations to join Travel Salem leadership for a roundtable conversation prior to the event
Guest Speaker
Dr. Chance White Eyes
Director of Tribal Relations
Oregon State University
Educational Sessions
Vertical Vision: Elevating your Social Media Engagement
Speakers:
Andrew Shepherd (Social Media & Video Content Producer), Addi Guskey (Web Developer and Social Media Specialist), Nhi Duong (Marketing Specialist)
Agency Tourism Marketing
Founded in 2017, Agency Tourism Marketing is a full-service digital marketing agency that caters largely to travel and tourism brands both big and small. We help states, regions, cities, DMOs, CVBs, attractions, and resorts attract more visitors while considering the lasting impacts of their destination marketing and management.
Exploring Our Intergenerational Workplaces
Speakers: Matt Smith (The Holman Hotel), Dean Craig (Willamette Workforce Partnership), Kaitlyn Curtis (The Grand Hotel), Debbie McCune (Travel Salem)
2024 Award Winners
The Most Buzzworthy Award
Flying Bee Ranch
The Most Tip-Top Award
Tree Climbing at Silver Falls
The Most Transformative Award
Keizer Rapids Park
The Most Proud Award
Falls City Pride
The Most Oregon Part of Oregon Award
TJ Sullivan
Questions?
Anton Cobb
Director of Insights & Industry Relations
anton@travelsalem.com
Meet the Speakers
Dr. Chance White Eyes
Director of Tribal Relations
Andrew Shepherd
Social Media & Video Content Producer
Addi Guskey
Web Developer and Social Media Specialist
Nhi Duong
Marketing Specialist
Matt Smith
The Holman Hotel
Dean Craig
Willamette Workforce Partnership
Kaitlyn Curtis
The Grand Hotel
Debbie McCune
Travel Salem