Four Reasons to Meet and Explore Here!

Here are four reasons you should consider hosting your meeting or convention in the beautiful Eugene, Cascades & Coast region of Oregon.

1. Incredible Destination

Location. Location. Location. Sure, every destination has something unique to offer. But this region just brings a special kind of WOW factor that attendees will always remember.

  • The Eugene-Springfield metro area offers all the conference amenities of a larger city while being surrounded by all the exquisite natural beauty that makes this region of Oregon a top destination.
  • Discover unique pre/post-event activities like dune buggy rides on the coast or river rafting, and then enjoy world-renowned wineries, award-winning breweries, farm-to-table restaurants and tax-free shopping.
  • Our professional services staff will go above and beyond to help make your event a success. Let us help find the perfect venue and build an itinerary your attendees will never forget.

2. Planner Incentive

Receive $5/room night up to $3,500 on new events that are over 200 room nights when you confirm through Travel Lane County and book and host the event in the region prior to June 30, 2025.

Fine Print: Event must be confirmed through Travel Lane County, must be new business, must be held during the defined promotional timeframe and must pick up a minimum of 200 room nights. Payout is based on actualized pick-up from revenue-generating rooms. The maximum payout for any event is $3,500 and will be paid by Travel Lane County to the planner within 30 days after the group departs. This is a limited offer and can be canceled at any time.

3. Great Venues

With unique conference hotels, hip converted warehouses, secluded mountain lodges and beachfront ballrooms, this region has it all for you to consider. Our staff can help you find the perfect place for your event.

Hotels

Graduate Hotel
275 guest rooms
30,000+ sq. ft. meeting space
11,620 sq. ft. largest meeting space

Valley River Inn (Closed for Remodeling)
257 guest rooms
15,000 sq. ft. meeting space
6,113 sq. ft. largest meeting space

Holiday Inn Express Eugene-Springfield
153 guest rooms
3,700 sq. ft. meeting space

Other Venues

Lane Events Center
144,980 sq. ft. meeting space
37,000 sq. ft. largest meeting space

Venue 252
20,000 sq. ft. meeting space
9,410 sq. ft. largest meeting space
 

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4. Experience Builders

Our personable and professional services team can help build an unforgettable experience for you and your group. Learn how we have built memorable itineraries and helped other groups host successful meetings in the region:

Case Studies

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Juanita Metzler - Senior Director of Conventions

Juanita Metzler, CMP, CGMP, SEPC Senior Director, Conventions

Juanita secures meeting and conference bookings for the Eugene, Cascades & Coast region and manages all local and national meeting markets.