Gorge Tourism Summit: Cultivating Stewardship and Community Resiliency

Wednesday, May 14, 2025

8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tickets: $60

Join us for a full-day, interactive summit designed to strengthen connections, foster collaboration, and explore how we can build a more resilient and stewardship-focused future for tourism in the Columbia Gorge.

This is a community gathering for anyone who calls the Gorge home or works to ensure a sustainable future of the region.

We welcome anyone involved in the Gorge tourism ecosystem — from Troutdale to Goldendale and everywhere in between — including:

• Tourism-related businesses: lodging, tours, transport, food & beverage
• Land managers, stewards, and conservation orgs
• Local governments and economic development leaders
• Outdoor recreation, trail, accessibility, and equity advocates
• Cultural organizations, service providers, and leaders
• Community leaders including elected and non-elected positions

Whether you're new to the Gorge or a longtime contributor to these conversations, your voice matters.

What to Expect

• Updates from the Columbia Gorge Tourism Alliance on recent accomplishments and the future of work ahead for the Gorge
• Interactive activities designed to share stories with impact, guide solutions-based conversations, and open creative networking
• Opportunities to connect with local leaders, innovators, and changemakers
• A focus on stewardship, sustainability, and shared solutions
• Coffee, lunch, and meaningful conversation all included

Full day schedule, including Tuesday evening networking, to be released in mid-April.

Tickets are $60 and include all activities, coffee, and lunch. If cost is a limiting factor or if you were recently laid off, inquire with [email protected]  for an equity scholarship.

Please register in advance for the full experience. Day-of registration may be available, but signing up now keeps you updated with all opportunities.

Interested in Sponsoring?

Want to get your organization in front of the Gorge tourism community? Let’s talk! Reach out to event producer Angie Marie: [email protected]

18+. The event will be mostly indoors with an opportunity for time outdoors. Pets are not allowed. Tickets non-refundable. Questions? Email [email protected].

Online ticket sales stop at 11:59 pm on May 12. Some tickets will be available at the door, but we encourage you to save your spot by registering in advance.