Oregon Governor Awards State's Highest Honor in Tourism to Long-Time Tourism Leader, Partnership Advocate; Joe D'Alessandro of POVA Recognized at Annual Conference.EUGENE, Ore. -- Today Governor Ted Kulongoski Theodore R. "Ted" Kulongoski (born November 5 1940, in rural Missouri[1]) is an American Democratic politician. Since 2003, he has served as the Governor of Oregon. He was re-elected in 2006. presented the 2005 Oregon Oregon, city, United States Oregon, city (1990 pop. 18,334), Lucas co., NW Ohio, a suburb adjacent to Toledo, on Lake Erie; inc. 1958. It is a port with railroad-owned and -operated docks. The city has industries producing oil, chemicals, and metal products. Governor's Tourism Award to one of the state's most active leaders in tourism: Joe D'Alessandro, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Portland Oregon Visitors Association, the largest travel industry association in Oregon. The Governor made the presentation at the 22nd annual Oregon Governor's Tourism Conference in Eugene, Ore. "Joe D'Alessandro has contributed years of leadership, passion, intelligent planning and commitment to Oregon's tourism and hospitality industry," the Governor said. "This award recognizes his vision of what tourism in Oregon could and should be. Through strong local, regional and national partnerships, he has helped establish Oregon as a highly desirable travel destination and has strengthened an industry that provides livelihoods for tens of thousands of our citizens." Governor Kulongoski applauded D'Alessandro's efforts to engage tourism partners across the state and nation to build awareness of Oregon as a tourism destination. In addition to his duties at POVA POVA Portland Oregon Visitors Association POVA Protection of Vulnerable Adults (social care) POVA Piston-Operated Volumetric Apparatus , he's served on the board of the Oregon Tourism Commission (dba Travel Oregon) and was elected Chair in 2004 and 2005. He served as chair of the National Council of Destination Organizations (NCDO NCDO National Committee for International Cooperation and Sustainable Development NCDO National Council of Destination Organizations ) and was selected as Tourism Director of the Year in 1995. Past statewide involvement includes serving on the boards of the Oregon Trail Oregon Trail, overland emigrant route in the United States from the Missouri River to the Columbia River country (all of which was then called Oregon). The pioneers by wagon train did not, however, follow any single narrow route. Coordinating Council, the NIKE World Master Games and The Portland Rose Festival The Portland Rose Festival is an annual civic festival held during the month of June in Portland, Oregon. It is organized by the volunteer non-profit Portland Rose Festival Association with the purpose of promoting the Portland region. Association. "Joe is one of the most dedicated and hardest working leaders in our state's tourism industry, serving as a catalyst for strong partnerships and new ideas "New Ideas" is the debut single by Scottish New Wave/Indie Rock act The Dykeenies. It was first released as a Double A-side with "Will It Happen Tonight?" on July 17, 2006. The band also recorded a video for the track. ," said Todd Todd , Sir Alexander Robertus 1907-1997. British chemist. He won a 1957 Nobel Prize for his study of nucleic acids and nucleotide structures. Davidson, CEO of Travel Oregon. "The governor's recognition of not only his commitment, but his accomplishments, couldn't be more deserved." Industry Award Winners Announced In addition to the Governor's Tourism Award, nine tourism partners from across the state received recognition during a special ceremony last night. The winners were:
-- Creative Tourism Development Award
Clackamas Heritage Partners
-- Volunteer Achievement Award
Cyndi Mudge for Destination: The Pacific
-- Cooperative Partnership Award
Hood River Winter Destination Marketing Program
-- Cooperative Partnership Award
Willamette Valley Visitors Association
-- Tourism Industry Awareness Award
Brady Adams and Evergreen Federal Bank
-- "Q" Service Award
Sue Price
-- Gene Leo Award
Wanderlust Tours for Carpe Noctem
-- Legislative Appreciation Award
State Senator Betsy Johnson
-- Legislative Appreciation Award
State Representative Alan Brown
The three-day conference, held in Eugene, Ore., began Sunday Sunday: see Sabbath; week. , April 2, and ends on Tuesday, April 4. Attracting more than 350 participants from all corners of the state, the annual conference has focused on the economic benefits of Oregon's tourism industry, which recorded its highest tourism-related income in 2005 at $7.4 billion. The event is developed and presented by Travel Oregon and hosted by the Convention & Visitors Association of Lane County Oregon. About Travel Oregon The Mission of the Oregon Tourism Commission, dba Travel Oregon, is to encourage economic growth and enhance the quality of life in Oregon through a strengthened economic impact of tourism statewide. Visit www.traveloregon.com for more information. |
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