Plan to Love Portland
Value, Venues and Vibes
Book Now & Earn Sales Incentives
Bring your event to Portland, and you could earn rewards and financial incentives.
Three City Collective
Book with the Three City Collective to receive up to $3 per room night.
Made to Order: Portland Meeting Rewards
Contract your next citywide and unlock rewards for Portland meetings held now through 2031!
Portland Is the Best City to Host Your Next Event
Portland is the place for big groups with even bigger ideas. Plan your next meeting in the city where all are welcome in our award-winning restaurants, standout hotels and unique venues that take you beyond the boardroom.
No Sales Tax? Yes, Please
West Coast dreams on a real-world budget? Portland delivers with 0% sales tax, saving you up to 10% off your bottom line — leaving more budget to achieve your ideal vision.
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Room for Everyone
Book the perfect stay with 10,000+ central city hotel rooms just a MAX Light Rail ride from the Oregon Convention Center — or stay close to the action with 1,300 committable rooms within five minutes.
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LEED® the Way
Host an event that’s eco-friendly from kickoff to keynote at the LEED® Platinum Oregon Convention Center, with 500,000 square feet of total event space, including 255,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space.
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Getting Around Is a Breeze
Navigating the city is easy — the airport is just 9 miles (14.5 km) from downtown! With a 96 out of 100 Walk Score, compact 200-ft (61 m) blocks and the MAX Light Rail, everything is closer than you’d expect.
All Are Welcome
Travel Portland embraces equity, diversity and inclusion. Our team can connect you with BIPOC-owned businesses, recommend cultural experiences or guide you to local eateries full of global flavors.
Recharge in Nature
Take a break in Portland’s lush outdoors — stroll Forest Park, hike Mt. Tabor or explore nearby wine country. All are welcome to explore our many outdoor wonders both near and far.
Host at the LEED® Platinum Oregon Convention Center
The OCC is a premiere Pacific Northwest meeting venue.
500k
Sq Ft of Total Event Space
255k
Sq Ft of Contiguous Exhibit Space
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Meeting Rooms
The Lay of the Land
Where’s the convention center? How do attendees get from the airport to their hotels? Get the answers you need and see how Portland works for your meeting.
Upcoming Trade Shows
See a list of upcoming events where you can meet members of the Travel Portland team.
Portland In The News
From innovation and wellness to culinary excellence, Portland’s good news continues to get noticed.
Frequently Asked Planner Questions
How does the MAX Light Rail work? Is it easy to use?
- Trip times are as follows: PDX to downtown Portland: 38–43 minutes. PDX to OCC: 30–33 minutes. OCC to downtown Portland: 10–13 minutes.
- An adult ticket good for 2.5 hours costs $2.80.
- You can roll your luggage on board the MAX Red Line, which serves the airport.
- MAX trains run about every 15 minutes most of the day, every day. Service is less frequent in the early morning, midday and evening. Trains run from approximately 5 a.m. through midnight.
For complete schedules and more information, visit www.trimet.org/max.
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Connect With Our Experts
Our Sales team members are your on-the-ground experts. We can do everything from connecting you with the local hospitality community to conducting site visits.
Desiree Everett, CMP, CGMP
VP of Convention Sales and Services
Jon Hixon, CMP, CDME
Senior Vice President of Business Strategy
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