Press Room

The Central Oregon Visitors Association has been the non-profit tourism Destination Marketing Association serving Central Oregon since 1971.  Supported by nearly 500 member businesses and operating with an annual budget of more than $2 million; COVA manages tourism advertising, marketing, promotion, public relations, and industry relations on behalf of the region. Additionally, COVA is the official point of contact for providing meeting and group event planner assistance and Housing Bureau services.  COVA also operates the Central Oregon Visitor Center, located in the heart of the region in Bend, Oregon. It is a full service visitor center, open seven days per week, that assists visitors with maps, lodging reservations and suggestions for things to see and do in the area.

The Central Oregon Visitors Association can provide members of the media and travel trade with information on our area, including the communities of Bend, Sunriver, Redmond and Sisters. This section of the website includes editorial coverage about Central Oregon as a travel destination; the latest press releases for story ideas or fast facts;  photo and video galleries providing a stunning glimpse of the area; as well as online copies of our member e-newsletters which are brimming with interesting news about the area.

All photos are the property of the Central Oregon Visitors Association and may not be copied without the express permission of COVA. To obtain photos and usage permission, browse our photo gallery, then contact
Kristine McConnell at 800-800-8334 and request photo by name.

For media or public relation inquiries, please contact Alana Hughson, CEO & President, at 800-800-8334.