Governor Appoints Central Oregon Tourism Executive

Governor Ted Kulongoski announced that he has appointed Alana Audette, President & CEO of the Central Oregon Visitors Association, to fill a vacancy on the Oregon Tourism Commission.  The appointment of Ms. Audette will become effective following Senate confirmation.  The Senate confirmation hearing is scheduled to take place in the February 2010 special legislative session.

“It is a true honor to have been appointed to serve on the Oregon Tourism Commission to represent not only Central Oregon, but the state tourism marketing objectives as a whole,” stated Ms. Audette.  “The state of Oregon is represented by an exceptional team of tourism professionals and it will be a privilege to participate at the policy level of statewide tourism marketing,” Audette continued.

The statutory mission of the Oregon Tourism Commission is to encourage economic growth and to enhance the quality of life in Oregon through a strengthened economic impact of tourism throughout the state.  The Commission shall encourage increased expenditures by visitors to Oregon and by in-state travelers, and shall cooperate with local regional and private tourism entities. 

The Central Oregon Visitors Association and Travel Oregon work in partnership at the statewide and regional levels through leveraged cooperative efforts, to mutually enhance travel and tourism for Central Oregon and the state.

For more information, visit www.VisitCentralOregon.com or call 800-800-8334.