| dbo:abstract |
Tourism in Portland, Oregon is a profitable industry that serves many. In 2018, Portland area tourism generated 5.3billionindirectspendingby8.6millionovernightperson−tripsandemploys36,360peoplewhowerepaid5.3 billion in direct spending by 8.6 million overnight person-trips and employs 36,360 people who were paid 5.3billionindirectspendingby8.6millionovernightperson−tripsandemploys36,360peoplewhowerepaid1.5 billion. The city contains a wide variety of tourist attractions. The Washington Square and Pioneer Place are major shopping destinations. The Portland Art Museum, and Portland Institute for Contemporary Art offer cultural, historic, and modern art. Technological, industrial, and scientific exhibits are found at the Oregon Museum Science and Industry. The Oregon Zoo is an animal reserve. The Oregon Symphony at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall and the Hollywood Theatre are entertainment halls. Keller Fountain Park, Forest Park, and Portland Japanese Garden are natural parks. Memorials include the Oregon Holocaust Memorial and the Oregon Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Destinations near the area include the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, Multnomah Falls, Trillium Lake, and Mount Hood. Events include the Oregon International Air Show, Portland Rose Festival, and the Portland International Auto Show. (en) |
| rdfs:comment |
Tourism in Portland, Oregon is a profitable industry that serves many. In 2018, Portland area tourism generated 5.3billionindirectspendingby8.6millionovernightperson−tripsandemploys36,360peoplewhowerepaid5.3 billion in direct spending by 8.6 million overnight person-trips and employs 36,360 people who were paid 5.3billionindirectspendingby8.6millionovernightperson−tripsandemploys36,360peoplewhowerepaid1.5 billion. Destinations near the area include the Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum, Multnomah Falls, Trillium Lake, and Mount Hood. Events include the Oregon International Air Show, Portland Rose Festival, and the Portland International Auto Show. (en) |
