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Value, Venues and Vibes

Three City Collective, A Citywide Incentive

Book with the Three City Collective to receive up to $3 per room night.

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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.

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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.

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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.

a person sits on a fallen tree and looks through binoculars — A vital part of Southwest Portland’s sprawling Washington Park, Hoyt Arboretum is the city’s “living museum,” offering 2,300 species of trees and shrubs, miles of hiking trails, outdoorsy events and more.

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.

Why Attendees Love Portland

Host at the LEED® Platinum Oregon Convention Center

The OCC is a premiere Pacific Northwest meeting venue.

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Sq Ft of Total Event Space

255k

Sq Ft of Contiguous Exhibit Space

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Meeting Rooms

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Attendees shared that they … appreciated the city’s unique character, the walkable layout, and the high-quality local food and beverage scene, which felt … personal and authentic.
Sage Speak, Sr. Event Manager, Launch, Inc.

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.

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Upcoming Trade Shows

See a list of upcoming events where you can meet members of the Travel Portland team.

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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, and how easy is it for attendees to use?

MAX Light Rail is at the heart of Portland’s award-winning public transportation system, connecting Portland International Airport (PDX), the Oregon Convention Center (OCC) and downtown hotels with ease. It’s straightforward, affordable and a reliable, sustainable way for attendees to navigate the city.

Here are some quick facts:

Trip times: PDX to downtown Portland: 38–43 minutes, PDX to OCC: 30–33 minutes, OCC to downtown Portland: 10–13 minutes
$2.80 for an adult ticket good for 2.5 hours; $5.60 for an all-day pass.

Traveling with luggage or need accessible boarding? No problem — roll right onto MAX.

Trains run every 15 minutes or better for most of the day, with service from early morning through late evening. Frequency is lighter in off-peak hours.

For complete schedules and more information, visit www.trimet.org. For additional transportation options, explore our Maps and Transit page.

What is there to do near the convention center?

The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) is in the Lloyd neighborhood, a centrally located area with continued growth and investment. Whether your attendees are looking for a casual bite, a night out on the town or a major live event, it’s all within easy reach.

Within walking distance of the OCC and nearby hotels, the Moda Center and Veterans Memorial Coliseum host NBA (Trail Blazers) and WNBA (Fire) games, concerts and major events year-round. The Lloyd neighborhood dining scene offers everything from quick lunch spots to sit-down dinners.

And for attendees who want to explore beyond Lloyd, vibrant neighborhoods like the Pearl District and Nob Hill are a short ride away via MAX Light Rail or the Portland Streetcar. For more on what’s happening, check out our New in the Lloyd Neighborhood page.

Where can I find a list of events and festivals in Portland?

Our events calendar lets you filter by date range so you can plan around — or take full advantage of — what’s going on in the city. Whether you’re looking for events happening tonight, tomorrow, this weekend or beyond, there’s never a shortage of things to do in Portland — some free, all fun.

Where can I find a list of favorite Portland restaurants?

Portland is a city that caters to foodies, and it’s genuinely hard to narrow down where to eat first. For a taste of the city’s finest eats, check out our roundup of Portland’s James Beard Award-winning restaurants, then dive deeper into our Food & Drink section for broader recommendations — including iconic food carts, farmers’ markets and neighborhood-specific dining guides.

Find eateries near you now with our free Near Me Now App.

If you’re up for a choose-your-own-food adventure, head to our Food Cart Finder, where you can take a food quiz or search to explore over 500+ food carts that fit your vibe.

Where can I find photos of Portland for my event marketing materials?

Travel Portland offers a curated selection of rights-free images available for event promotion.

Visit assets.travelportland.com, request a login, then browse and download. You’ll also find logos, a promotional video and welcome messages on our Promotional Materials page — everything you need to get your attendees ready to love Portland.

Connect With Our Experts

Our Sales & Services team members are your on-the-ground experts. We can do everything from connecting you with the local hospitality community to conducting site visits.