Video: Oregon’s travel and tourism industry hits Convention Center this week (Copy)
In the northwest, we’re known for our beautiful vistas and challenging hikes. But for people with mobility issues, many of those sights remain out of reach. In this Fox 12 Oregon episode of Andy’s Adventures, Andy Carson introduces you to a device that promises to change that. He went to Smith Rock State Park and met the inventor of the AdvenChair.
In this Andy’s Adventures, Andy Carson went to Smith Rock State Park and met the inventor of the AdvenChair.
KPTV.com Fox 12
By Andy Carson
DESCHUTES COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - In the northwest, we’re known for our beautiful vistas and challenging hikes. But for people with mobility issues, many of those sights remain out of reach. In this Fox 12 Oregon episode of Andy’s Adventures, Andy Carson introduces you to a device that promises to change that. He went to Smith Rock State Park and met the inventor of the AdvenChair, Geoff Babb.
For more details about AdvenChair and Wanderlust Tours, click here and here.
Video: Oregon’s travel and tourism industry hits Convention Center this week
On Monday night, many of Oregon’s leading members of the travel and tourism industry were honored during the Achievement Awards at the 2025 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism at the Oregon Convention Center. More than 600 professionals gathered for the event to share ideas, while also discussing how to improve the quality of life, culture, diversity, ecosystem, and economy of communities across the state through these partnerships hosted by Travel Oregon and Portland.
Many of Oregon’s leading members of the travel and tourism industry were honored during the Achievement Awards.
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By Dylan Scott
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - On Monday night, many of Oregon’s leading members of the travel and tourism industry were honored during the Achievement Awards at the 2025 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism at the Oregon Convention Center.
More than 600 professionals gathered for the event to share ideas, while also discussing how to improve the quality of life, culture, diversity, ecosystem, and economy of communities across the state through these partnerships hosted by Travel Oregon and Portland.
This year’s ceremony recognized breakthrough achievements across the state, including the following award winners:
Governor’s Award (PDX Next)
Leadership Award (Ana DeVincentis)
Stewardship Award (Alanna Kieffer)
Hospitality Award (Jason Coleman)
Gene Landsmann Gemütlichkeit Award (Dan Schindler)
DEI Award (Remy Drabkin)
Partnership Award (Wanderlust Tours/AdvenChair)