Press Releases
Travel Lane County is the leading authority on tourism in the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region of Oregon. We support Lane County's visitor, conventions and sports industries by facilitating media relations and working closely with community stakeholders. Browse our press release library for current information on tourism-related topics, events and campaigns.
Travel Lane County Receives Accessibility Grant
Travel Oregon recently awarded $3.6 million in grants to recipients around Oregon. These funds will help agencies create…
Brian Saunders Promoted
Brian Saunders has been selected as Travel Lane County's new Convention Services Manager. Brian began as a visitor…
Haley Mendez Joins Travel Lane County
Haley Mendez joined the Stakeholder Relations team and will be working in member and community outreach as the Member and…
Travel Spending in Lane County Tops $1 Billion
Kari Westlund, Travel Lane County President/CEO, will present the organization’s annual report to the Lane County…
Stephen Hoshaw Named Willamette Valley Visitors Association Board President
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Eugene, OR - Stephen Hoshaw, Senior Director of Tourism Marketing at Travel Lane County has been…
People Come From Across America to The Bus Fair in Oakridge
Oakridge, OR - The Bus Fair featuring up to 30 school buses converted into motorhomes, a.k.a. “Skoolies…
Travel Lane County Secures Wine Country License Plate Grant
Eugene, Or — Travel Oregon announced $390,000 in grants to 19 organizations through its Wine Country License Plate…
Travel Lane County Recognizes Individuals and Organizations
Eugene, Or — The 2023 Visitor Industry Celebration and Summit recognized Lane County individuals and organizations…
Aligning for Resilience 2023 Visitor Industry Celebration
Eugene, OR - Travel Lane County's President/CEO Kari Westlund will provide a state of the industry address during…
Travel Lane County Moves Travel Forward This National Travel and Tourism Week
This year marks the 40 th anniversary of the annual industry celebration Eugene, Or — National Travel and Tourism…
Travel Lane County Welcomes New Staff - Connor Nolan & Amanda Neill
April 24, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Eugene, OR - Travel Lane County is excited to announce the addition of Connor Nolan…
Oregon State Hanmadong Showcases Martial Arts
Eugene, OR – The 2023 Oregon State Hanmadang Martial Art Tournament and Expo returns to Lane County as a two-day…
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Stephen Hoshaw Senior Director, Tourism
Stephen leads the strategic promotion of the Eugene, Cascades & Coast destination to the leisure market.

Andy Vobora Vice President of Stakeholder Relations
Andy oversees all local media communications, press releases and external reports. He is the primary community liaison for regional government, business and community groups.