Our Mission

Our mission is to promote Southwest Washington by increasing convention and visitor business.

The Southwest Washington Convention & Visitors Bureau is a non-profit organization funded through a local tourism promotion area that levies a charge collected by lodging establishments throughout Clark County. Our main objective is to improve visibility and create awareness and visitation to the region. With the support of key hospitality industry and tourism leaders, we are developing an image of Southwest Washington that makes us an attractive and desirable destination.

Making it Happen

With the combined effort of our board and community stakeholders, we are proactively marketing Southwest Washington to potential visitors, meeting planners, group tour operators, and business travelers.

Affecting the Bottom Line

• In 2005, annual travel expenditures in Clark County equaled $329 Million
• The travel industry contributed $88 million in travel related job earnings
  to Clark County
• Nearly $24 million in local, regional and state taxes are generated here every year through tourism

Free Services

With a variety of services aimed at making this an easy and logical choice for visitors, we offer all of our services FREE OF CHARGE.  Whether helping find a facility to host a special event, coordinating housing for 300 meeting attendees or preparing an itinerary for a group of foreign tourists, we are here to help. Click here for a list of our Free services.