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Technical Report

Technical Report 2023 Community Sentiment of Tourism : Annual Report Alternative Title: 2023 Annual Report Creator : Montgomery, Todd  Communities throughout the world have grappled with the positive and negative impacts of tourism for years. Oregon State University’s (OSU) Sustainable Tourism Lab was created in 2021 to support such global destinations and help them pursue a sustainable […]

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Sustainable Tourism

Sustainable Tourism Protecting Communities and Environments for Future Generations  Oregon and Idaho abound in urban attractions and endless outdoor recreation. It’s no wonder tourism has only continued to grow. Yet, as the numbers of visitors rise, so do the pressures on local communities and their surrounding landscapes. Fortunately, sustainable tourism offers a responsible, respectful path

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Tourism Industry Continues to Rebound

Tourism Industry Continues to Rebound Oregon Gov Kate Brown warns against hotel price gouging amid wildfires BY TODD MONTGOMERY, ROBIN AND CURT BANEY ENDOWED PROFESSOR, DIRECTOR – OSU SUSTAINABLE TOURISM LAB — OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY – CASCADES ON FEBRUARY 15, 2024E-HEADLINES, FEATURE SECTION   The travel and tourism industry continues to be a major economic driver globally and closer

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NBC News: No free parking or hot tub ragers: Tourist destinations tighten their rules

Tourist destinations tighten their rules No free parking or hot tub ragers: Tourist destinations tighten their rules​ March 31, 2023, 6:00 AM PDT By Harriet Baskas   As travel demand continues to rebound, some popular locales are rethinking how many visitors to welcome and what types of activities to accept — or charge for. Cyclists

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OPB Think Out Loud Interview: Sustainable Tourism Lab measures how residents weigh pros, cons of tourism in their communities

Sustainable Tourism Lab OPB Think Out Load Interview: Sustainable Tourism Lab measures how residents weigh pros, cons of tourism in their communities By Gemma DiCarlo (OPB) Broadcast: Friday, Jan. 6   Your browser does not support the audio element. According to the Oregon Tourism Commission, tourism is a $10 billion industry in Oregon, generating $1.2 billion

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