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.

Portland Visitor Center Now Open

Our friendly and knowledgeable travel experts are excited to help visitors plan their trip and make local activity and event recommendations.

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.

Image Library

Access our free library of images to help promote Portland.

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!

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

2023 Travel Portland Partner Summit
Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023

2023 Travel Portland Partner Summit

Crowne Plaza Portland – Downtown Convention Center $55 per person

Registration is now open for Travel Portland’s Annual Partner Summit on Wednesday, Oct. 4, from 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Portland – Downtown Convention Center (1441 NE 2nd Ave.). Experience a summit designed to accelerate your success, where business development and networking take center stage! Spend a day focused on skill-building, collaboration and growth in…

Deep Dive: International Tourism
Thursday, Nov. 9, 2023

Deep Dive: International Tourism

Travel Portland Office No cost to attend

Portland and the entire state of Oregon are welcoming visitors from around the world once again. Learn how you can expand your business into the international market by attending Travel Portland’s Deep Dive: International Tourism event at our downtown office. Travel Portland’s Vice President of International Affairs and Strategic Projects, Billie Moser, will give insight into the…

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!