MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENTS
An eligible Destination Marketing & Management Organization, Chamber or Bureau must meet the following criteria:
- Nonprofit Organization.
- Organized to solicit and service conventions, events, and visitors to that community or area.
- Financially supported by more than one member, contributions from chamber, and /or public allocation from a political body, or any combination thereof.
- Officers, directors, and committee members must be elected or appointed by due process and serve without remuneration.
For Membership Information contact Mackenzie Ballard at director@oregondestinationassociation.com.com
MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
The Oregon Destination Association (ODA) is a Statewide association and professional network of local and regional Destination Marketing and Management Organizations (sometimes operating as convention and visitor bureaus and chambers of commerce) who share a common interest in the vision and vitality of Oregon’s travel industry.
ODA’s members are the direct link between grassroots tourism-related destination development, private sector business, industry initiatives and tourism services across Oregon. ODA is the public affairs voice and advocate for DMOs at the statewide level, and with our partners at Travel Oregon, the Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association and the Oregon Tourism Leadership Academy. As such, ODA is a leading voice in Oregon’s tourism industry.
FIVE BENEFITS OF ODA MEMBERSHIP
Legislative Advocacy
ODA is the voice and advocate for DMOs and RDMOs in the Oregon Legislature. We work to influence the introduction, enactment, or modification of legislation as it relates to tourism and tourism related industries. As part of this process, we provide concise summaries of the issues that may affect your organization and arm you with the tools to communicate on key industry issues.
Annual Conference
Network with your peers at the annual ODACon events and get the latest information, projections and research from key industry leaders. Each conference is filled with dynamic speakers, DMO leadership content, and networking.
ODA Budget and Operations Survey
Participate in and get access to surveys to help with your upcoming budget and staffing plans. See how you compare to other organizations and learn how others are gathering funding and planning expenditures.
Industry Networking
View list of current members along with up to date contact information. Gain access to ODA professional resources, research and career / job postings.
Membership Meetings
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and events that are happening around the state. Find out about industry trends and policy changes that may affect your DMO.
ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
An ODA Associate Member is any business aligned with, or in support of, ODA’s vision and purpose. Associate Members have the opportunity to sponsor and attend ODA conferences and networking activities for direct engagement with Oregon’s DMO leaders.
For Membership Information contact Mackenzie Ballard at director@oregondestinationassociation.com