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.
Google My Business Toolkit
Optimize Your Google Maps Listing 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.
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.
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!
Advertise in the Visitors Guide
Learn about advertising opportunities in the redesigned Portland visitors guide.
Other Resources
Portland Means Progress
Taking action to address historic inequalities will strengthen your bottom line – and create meaningful change for Portland.
COVID-19 Resources for Business Owners
Check out our round-up of resources for local businesses to support each other, recover and stay afloat
COVID-19 Safety Pledge
A list of businesses in Portland and the Portland region that have personally committed to uphold and implement mandated COVID-19 requirements by the Governor of Oregon to keep local residents and visitors safe.
Upcoming Events
Downtown Clean & Safe Community Safety Training: Personal Safety and De-Escalation
Community Safety’s Personal Safety Training is a two-hour interactive and empowering opportunity to learn about intuition, techniques of assertiveness, de-escalation skills, potential options for escape and upstander interventions. The training will offered virtually, via Zoom, by two Community Safety Coordinators with the City’s Office of Community & Civic Life. They are assigned to work with…
Downtown Clean & Safe Community Safety Training: PPB’s Community Safety Presentation
Community members and businesses often reach out to the Portland Police Bureau to ask for guidance on how they can manage challenging interactions with community members who may be escalated, in crisis, or possibly impaired by drugs and/or alcohol. Questions frequently asked are: What resources are in the city to help people who may be…
Portland Holiday Experiences
Join hospitality and tourism experts including Small Shops Big Hearts, Oregon Zoo Lights, Portland Spirit, Downtown Retail Council, and Where To Eat Guide as we explore experiences in Portland to enjoy this holiday season.
Current Initiatives
Portland Patio Guide
Enjoy outdoor dining in Portland at these patios and street plazas.
#pdxtogo: Supporting Portland Businesses
The #pdxtogo initiative encourages locals to support their favorite Portland restaurants and businesses by ordering take out or delivery.
Food Cart Finder
Search 200+ Portland food carts by cuisine, trademark dishes and dietary needs.
#reopeningpdx: Supporting Portland Attractions & More
The hashtag #reopeningpdx encourages support for Portland attractions, experiences and businesses.
Experience #PortlandTogether
Check out our round-up of things Portlanders (and those who love Portland) can do, watch and experience while at home.
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