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Visit Bend Launches ‘My Group’ Promotion To Incent Locals To Bring Their Organization’s Events To Bend

Winning group will receive $5,000 donation from Visit Bend to their organization or the charity of their choice.

Lara House Lodge Accepted Into Prestigous Select Registry: Distinguished Inns Of North America

Lara House Lodge becomes one of only 11 properties in Oregon and the only property in Bend to be listed in Select Registry.

Visit Bend On Twitter

Twisit before you visit: Visit Bend enters social marketing arena with launch of 'Twisit Bend Virtual Welcome Center' on Twitter.

Bend To Host 2010 Oregon Governor’s Conference On Tourism

Representatives from Travel Oregon recently announced that Bend has been selected as the host city for the 2010 Oregon Governor’s Conference on Tourism, scheduled for April 11-13, 2010.

Mountain Bike Action Magazine Names Bend America’s Top Mountain Biking Town In May 2009 Issue

It’s not even April, yet the May 2009 issue of Mountain Bike Action magazine is out and so is the secret about Bend’s mountain biking scene.

Art In The High Desert Receives Record Number Of Applications For 2009 Festival

Art in the High Desert recently announced that it has received a record 397 applications for its 2009 festival. From this pool of applicants, 110 artists will be selected to display their works and offer them for sale during the 2009 Art in the High Desert festival, scheduled for August 28-30 in the Old Mill District.

Visit Bend Launches Cultural Tourism Initiative

Arts organizations throughout community invited to participate in raising awareness of Bend’s arts & cultural assets among travelers.

Usa Cycling Awards 2009 & 2010 Junior, U23 And Elite Road National Championships To Bend

Event marks the first time in recent history that two USA Cycling National Championships will be held in the same city in the same year.

Usa Cycling Awards 2009 & 2010 Cyclo-cross To Bend

USA Cycling today announced that it has awarded the 2009 and 2010 Cyclo-cross National Championships to Bend. This event returns to the Central Oregon region for first time since 1976

29th Annual Cascade Cycling Classic, July 9-13 In Bend, Oregon

Levi Leipheimer and local star Chris Horner headline elite field for 29th Annual Cascade Cycling Classic, July 9-13, 2009 in Bend, Oregon.

America’s Best Trail Running Town – Bend, Oregon – Named Host City For ’08 & ’09 Xterra Xduro

XTERRA Trail Running National Championship Race Set for 2008.

Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau Unveils New Name: Visit Bend

The Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau today announced plans to change its name to Visit Bend, in an effort to more closely align the organization name with the destination brand. The agency has also introduced its new logo (shown above) and has unveiled a comprehensive branding campaign that will be reflected throughout the organization’s marketing and operations.

Lynnette Braillard Joins Visit Bend As Marketing Director

Visit Bend (formerly the Bend Visitor & Convention Bureau) has hired Lynnette Braillard as marketing director. Prior to joining Visit Bend, Braillard spent more than six years as the marketing director for RE/MAX Sunset Realty & Vacations, the largest independent property management company in Sunriver.

Warren Miller Entertainment Returns To Bend To Capture Big Air

Country’s Top Terrain Park Designer and Bend Resident Pat Malendoski Creates Custom 75-foot Features for Riders and Film Crew.

Visit Bend Unveils New Destination Video

New co-op program allows local businesses to customize the video with their business name/logo for promotional use.

Oregon Governor’s Conference Descends On Bend Oregon

April 11-13 at the Riverhouse Convention Center. More than 400 tourism leaders from across the state expected to attend, including Governor Kulongoski

Visit Bend Partners With Leading Intuitive Travel Site Trazzler.com For “365 Days Of Adventure In Bend” Writing Contest

Online and social media contest lauded by Twitter co-founder Biz Stone.

2010 National Beard & Moustache Championship Seeks Celebrity Judge

Conan O’Brien’s tweeting beard served as inspiration. Until an A-List bearded celebrity agrees to serve as a judge in the June 5 2010 National Beard and Moustache Championships in Bend, Oregon, organizers will court them online.

Visit Bend Launches The Bend Ale Trail

Tourism Development Program to Promote Bend’s Craft Brewery Culture

Bend Posts Year-over-year Increase In Room Tax Collections

City’s tourism industry outpaces county, state and nation.

Cross Culture Arts Festival Celebrates Bike Art And Culture

What does a pulse-pounding, adrenaline-fueled national championship bike race have in common with the arts? Quite a lot, thanks to the second annual “Cross Culture: Bike + Art Love Festival” scheduled as part of the 2010 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships in Bend this December.

Visit Bend Brings National Events To Bend – And With Them, Big Dollars For Local Non-profits

Long after the 3,600 athletes and fans from the USA Cycling Cyclo-Cross National Championships have packed up their bikes and gone home, local residents and tourists will enjoy the gifts they left behind, including groomed Nordic ski trails, a new community park, and even arts education for kids.

Usa Track & Field Announces Two Trail Running National Championships Returning To Bend, Oregon In 2011

EVENTS SOLIDIFY BEND AS PREMIER TRAIL RUNNING DESTINATION On the heels of hosting three XTERRA trail running national championships and two USA Track & Field trail running national championships over a three year period, Bend, Oregon has been picked to host the 2011 Half-Marathon and 50k Trail Running National Championships.

Pro Cyclist Chris Horner Announces Cascade Gran Fondo Cycling Event In Bend, Oregon

Chris Horner, a world class road cyclist and resident of Bend, Oregon will kick off the first Cascade Gran Fondo fundraising cycling event in Bend this August. This announcement comes on the heels of Horner’s best season, which was highlighted by a top 10 finish at the Tour de France, road cycling’s version of the Super Bowl.

Triple Crown Sports Teams Up With Bend Elks To Host Memorial Day Youth Baseball Tournament In Bend, Oregon

Triple Crown Sports, a national youth baseball tournament organizer, has partnered with the Bend Elks to take the annual Memorial Day Youth Baseball Tournament to the next level. The Youth Baseball Tournament has been held in Bend since 2005, and is set to take place May 28-30, 2011. The new partnership between Triple Crown, the Bend Elks, and Visit Bend is designed to grow the event into one of the premier youth tournaments in the country.

New Smartphone App Lets Users Get Techy On The Bend Ale Trail

On February 2, 2011 Visit Bend became the first destination marketing organization in the Pacific Northwest to offer a smartphone application. The new travel app is designed to help visitors navigate Bend, Oregon’s popular Bend Ale Trail, which showcases the region’s renowned craft beer industry.

Study Shows Economic Impact Of Les Schwab Amphitheater Concerts

Visit Bend released the results of a study aimed at determining the economic impact of summer concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater in Bend’s Old Mill District.

Bend, Oregon To Host 2012 National Conference For Northwest Outdoor Writers Association

(BEND, Ore.)—Northwest Outdoor Writers Association (NOWA), which is comprised of professional outdoor communicators dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in outdoor journalism, has awarded the 2012 Northwest Outdoor Writers Association Annual Conference to Bend, Oregon.

Bend Ale Trail One Year Anniversary Celebration

On June 1, the Bend Ale Trail will celebrate its one year anniversary with a special giveaway.

Day Of The Dead Cyclocross Race

BEND, OREGON to Host “Day Of The Dead Cyclocross Festival” October 28-30, 2011

Bend, Oregon To Host The Us Gran Prix Of Cyclocross Presented By Greenware@ Season Finale December 10-11, 2011

(BEND, Ore.)— Officials from the US Gran Prix of Cyclocross announced today they have accepted a bid from Visit Bend to host the final two races of the U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross series presented by Greenware®.

Pillars Of Art Program Kicks Off At New Bend Visitor Center

New program showcases local artists, and Bend's unique arts & culture scene.

Bend, Oregon To Host 2013 Usa Track & Field Club Cross Country National Championships

(BEND, Ore.)— Signaling a major shift in how cross country races are organized and operated, USA Track & Field announced they have selected Bend, Oregon as the site of the 2013 USATF National Club Cross Country Championships.

Our Art Plays Outside! Bend, Oregon Launches Roundabout Art Route

Bend, Oregon launches Roundabout Art Route.

Bend, Oregon To Host 2012 Fly Fishing National Championships Oct. 18-20

The outdoor playground of the west is slated to welcome the 2012 Fly Fishing National Championships later this year

Bend, Oregon Named Dog-friendliest Town In America

Dog Fancy magazine declares Bend 2012 DogTown USA

The Oxford Hotel Named Winner Of Tripadvisor’s Top 25 Hotels In U.s. For 2013

The Oxford Hotel in Bend, Oregon was named one of TripAdvisor's top 25 hotels in the U.S. for 2013

Bend, Oregon Chosen To Host 2014 Oregon Senior Games

Bend, Oregon has been selected by the National Senior Games Association to host the 2014 Oregon Senior Games.

Bendfilm Named One Of The Top 50 Film Festivals In The World

The BendFilm festival in Bend, Oregon has been named one of the top 50 film festivals in the world by MovieMaker magazine.

Race Venue And Schedule Announced For 2013 Usa Cycling Masters Road National Championship

USA Cycling and Visit Bend have announced a new race venue and schedule for the 2013 USA Cycling Masters Road National Championship in Bend, Oregon September 4, 2013

Crater Lake Road Open Only To Bikes And Pedestrians June 22-23, 2013

For the first time in history, scenic Crater Lake road will be open only to bikes and pedestrians June 22-23, 2013

Bend, Oregon To Host “Voodoo Cross” October 25-27, 2013

Festival to feature three days of bike racing, parties, and a New Orleans-themed celebration of the Cyclocross lifestyle

Bend, Oregon Hosts 2013 Usa Track & Field Club Cross Country National Championships

National championship event to take place at River’s Edge Golf Course December 14, 2013

Registration Opens For 2014 Oregon Senior Games In Bend, Oregon

The Oregon Senior Games will take place in Bend, Oregon June 19-22, 2014, and now is the time to register

Bend, Oregon Releases New Bend Ale Trail Atlas And Revamped Prize System

The nation's most popular craft beer program has added new breweries and new opportunities for prizes

Bend Ale Trail Month Kicks Off November 2014 In Bend, Oregon

Fans of craft beer can enjoy an entire month of trophies, extra prizes, and promotions along the Bend Ale Trail.

Early Registration Opens For The 2015 Oregon Senior Games In Bend, Oregon

The Oregon Senior Games is slated for June 2015, and competitors who register early have a shot at prizes and discounts.

Tenth Month in Bend, Oregon: Celebrating a Month of Creativity, Culture and Innovation in Central Oregon. Just when you thought Bend couldn’t get any better.

Tenth Month In Bend