Tools and Resources for Local Businesses

Learn more about how to be an active part of the tourism economy in Portland. We recommend starting with our Travel Portland 101 video below.

We offer a number of resources to help tourism businesses in Portland reach more visitors and locals through Google My Business, social media and more.

We invite all tourism-facing business owners to connect with us and join our network of partners. Partnership offers numerous benefits and starts at the bargain cost of free! Learn more about partnering with Travel Portland.

Partner Portal

Current partners: Log in to the partner portal to find even more available resources and make sure that your contacts are up to date for potential referrals from Travel Portland.

Advertise in the 2024 Portland Visitor Guide

Back for the first time since 2020, Travel Portland’s 2024 printed Visitor Guide will be
redesigned with portability, sustainability and functionality in mind. Reaching an audience of nearly 600,000 potential travelers, next year’s guide offers advertisers direct access to target customers ready to dine, shop, stay and sight-see in Portland and the Portland Region. Distribution points for the guide include visitor centers, PDX, and digitally on the Travel Portland website.

2024 cover for Media Kit with image of St. Johns Bridge on a spring day
Download the 2024 Official Visitor Guide Media Kit and snag your ad spot by Dec. 1, 2023.

Visitors are returning to Portland, and our new guide is designed to enhance and extend their stays, bringing even more economic enrichment to our community.

Ad sales are now open, and all Travel Portland partners are eligible for reduced rates. The early bird deadline is Dec. 1, 2023. Download the media kit to learn more and contact the SagaCity sales team to secure your ad spot today.

Google My Business Toolkit

Optimize Your Google Business Profile with Locl

Travel Portland has partnered with Locl to help Portland businesses improve their presence in mobile web searches.

COVID-19 + Google My Business Recommendations

Travel Portland has partnered with our friends at Locl to develop some quick tips for conveying accurate information to your customers via Google My Business.

Travel Portland Editorial Practices

Learn how Travel Portland determines the content of our articles and other editorial pieces, how your business can be represented on this site, and how Travel Portland works to drive traffic to local business websites.

Near Me Now App – Partner FAQ

Learn about how we highlight local businesses and events on our map-based app, Near Me Now.

Social Media Toolkit

Social Media Tips

Use these quick tips and best practices to optimize your business' social media posts.

Neighborhood Content

Feel free to share Travel Portland's extensive neighborhood coverage.

Seasonal Content

Explore and share Travel Portland's spring-related editorial content.

Additional Assets

Here for Portland

Use this checklist to find new ways to show your love for Portland and support local businesses.

Partner Portal

Keep your contacts up to date and connect with other partners via the post board.

Travel Portland Videos

The Travel Portland YouTube channel is regularly refreshed with new videos you can share.

Portland in the News

Visit our Media Newsroom to see the latest media hits about our city — great for social sharing!

Sensory Accessibility and Inclusivity Training

View a recent sensory accessibility training session held in partnership with KultureCity.

Travel Portland Asset Library

Find rights-free images of Portland for your brochures and marketing materials.

Portland Means Progress

Join us on the journey to hire local underrepresented students, purchase from businesses owned by people of color and create diverse and vibrant workforce and company cultures.

Are You a Food Cart Owner?

Add your food cart to both our Food Cart Finder and Near Me Now tools with just a few quick steps.

Food Carts

Portland is one of the world’s great street food cities — explore international flavors and unique new food concepts (without the wait of a sit-down restaurant) at Portland’s many food cart pods.

Upcoming Events

Deep Dive: Social Media 101
Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Deep Dive: Social Media 101

Travel Portland Office No cost to attend

Join us for our Deep Dive: Social Media 101 event and hear Travel Portland’s Social Media Manager, Carmen Paradise, plunge into the depths of social media marketing and promotion for small- and medium-sized businesses. This is an in-person event only. Lunch and beverages will be provided.Social media marketing can make a huge difference to your…

Travel Portland 2024 State of the Industry and Awards Program
Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Travel Portland 2024 State of the Industry and Awards Program

Portland Marriott Downtown Waterfront $45 per individual or $400 per table of 10

See Portland Through a Different Lens Get ready for an exciting lunch as we see Portland through a variety of perspectives and celebrate those who make our city what it is today! What to Expect Don’t miss out on this journey through Portland’s past, present, and future! Check-in opens at 11:30 a.m., and lunch will…

Partner With Us!

Do you provide a product, service or experience to visitors or the meetings industry? Let's work together! Partnership offers numerous benefits and starts at the bargain cost of free!