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Founded in 1917 and located in Washington Park, the Portland International Rose Test Garden is the official oldest continuously operated public rose test garden in the United States; it features over 10,000 rose bushes and expansive views of downtown Portland.

Credit: Justin Katigbak, Travel Portland

Information for Travel Industry Professionals

Our international tourism department is here to assist members of the travel trade.

Contact us for inquiries and support.

Updated Aug. 16, 2024 3 min read

With its natural beauty, easygoing vibes and sweet-spot size (not too big, not too small), Portland is an ideal destination for tours of all types. From providing expert recommendations to reaching out to suppliers and providers on your behalf, Travel Portland’s tourism team can help you make the most of your time in the City of Roses — read on to find step-on guides, group dining options, transportation resources, visitor guides, itineraries and more.

Assistance With Lodging

Contact us via tourism@travelportland.com to save time and money. We ask specific questions about your program and send out those specifications as a lead. Suppliers respond directly to you via email. Our service eliminates the need for you to take precious time to reach out to numerous vendors. Additionally, receiving competing bids can save you money.

Step-On Guides

The following providers offer step-on guide services — hire a local expert to join you aboard your motorcoach, bus or van and give an insider’s tour of the City of Roses:

You can also contact us via tourism@travelportland.com for assistance with step-on guides — once we’re familiar with the specifics regarding your upcoming tour, we can either provide a referral list with contacts or send out a request for proposal (RFP) to providers on your behalf.

Credit: Travel Portland

Group Dining Suggestions

Looking for somewhere to take a group of 10 to 56 out to eat? These sizable eateries can accommodate large parties and are usually able to accept group reservations, often without a minimum spend:

• Bob’s Red Mill Restaurant & Bakery
• Deschutes Brewery Portland Public House
• Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
• Jantzen Beach Bar & Grill
• Mother’s Bistro & Bar
• The Old Spaghetti Factory
• Old Town Pizza & Brewing
• Portland Spirit
• Wilf’s Restaurant & Jazz Bar

If you’re interested in booking private dining, our Venue Finder tool can help you identify an ideal venue for your group. Simply choose “I’m Looking For Offsite Spaces,” select “Do you need private dining?” and fine-tune the options based on your needs. You’re sure to find somewhere with the ideal size and vibe.

Motorcoach Parking

Our guide to parking, loading and unloading passengers in downtown Portland and outlying areas provides full details on motorcoach parking, including information on how to attain and find lots. Additional information on parking and transportation is available from the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT).

Familiarization and Research Tours

Travel Portland does not offer regularly scheduled tours for travel trade professionals. However, we would like to assist you with your specific needs for your groups. Please contact us via tourism@travelportland.com.

Itineraries

Let us help you by discussing inventive ideas or the nuts-and-bolts specifics. We can produce itineraries for FIT packages, incentive travel, special interest tours, group programs or technical tours. Plus, we’ll take it one step further and provide routing, timing and contact names along those routes.

For additional itinerary ideas, visit Travel Oregon.

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