About Visit Bend (formerly Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau)

The Bend City Council created, empowered and funded Visit Bend (formerly the
Bend  Visitor & Convention Bureau) to develop and build 
Bend's tourism industry.

Mission Statement: To enhance the economic vitality of our community by promoting Bend as a year-round visitor and convention destination by maximizing collaborative partnerships, efficiently activating transient room tax revenue into effective sales and marketing programs, and cultivating a world-class visitor experience.

Vision:  To be the pre-eminent Destination Marketing Organization in the State of Oregon, to provide the best delivery of tourism service and information to Bend visitors, to be the tourism marketing resource of choice for businesses in Bend, and to be the industry leader in financial management and stewardship of public funds.

Values: 

• Excellence in Stewardship of Public Funds
• Optimum Trust Relationship with the Bend City Council
• Innovation & Creativity in Programs & Marketing
• Collaboration with Key Partners
• Quality and Effectiveness in All That We Do
• Highest Level of Ethical Standards
• Reflect the Warmth, Friendliness and Welcoming Nature of the Community

View the Visit Bend Business & Marketing Plan for 2008/2009

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