Travel Portland is the official destination marketing organisation for Portland, Oregon, represented in the UK and Ireland by Black Diamond Agency. We support agents and tour operators with destination training, sales resources, itinerary ideas and FAM opportunities.
Portland is a compact, creative city that celebrates individuality, sustainability and independent spirit. One of the most bike-friendly cities in the U.S., it is packed with locally owned shops, a thriving maker culture and a renowned culinary scene, from award-winning restaurants to food carts and top vegan spots. American culinary icon James Beard was born here, and the new James Beard Public Market opens in 2027.
Portland is also a powerhouse for women’s sports. The Portland Fire is back in the WNBA, joining the NWSL’s Portland Thorns, and Providence Park marks its centenary this year.
Highlights include the Portland Japanese Garden, International Rose Test Garden, Powell’s Books and Forest Park, with mountains, coast, desert and vineyards all within easy driving distance.
What agents should know: British Airways flies direct from Heathrow to Portland (PDX), arriving at a newly revitalised $2 billion airport, and Oregon has no sales tax, so shopping is tax-free!
