Oregon saw record-high $14 billion in travel spending in 2023, report shows

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A new report released by Travel Oregon found record-high tourism spending in 2023 as the state's travel industry makes a post-pandemic come back in employment levels.

According to the report, Oregon saw "steady and significant" growth in travel industry employment in 2023 along with growth in employee earnings, and visitor spending -- reaching an all-time high of $14 billion, a 0.6% year-over-year increase.

The largest increase in spending came from the food service sector...