PORTLAND, Ore., Jan. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Americans live in a
work-dominated culture, and it's time to take a break. Why?
Research shows that taking time off can improve personal
relationships, professional performance and overall health and
wellness. This is why the U.S. Travel Association created National
Plan For Vacation Day, an annual campaign that encourages people to
schedule their time off for the rest of the year. In support of
this initiative, Travel Oregon and the Oregon Restaurant and
Lodging Association (ORLA) are partnering with hotel properties
around the state to offer a 20% discount for anyone who books
between January 28-31 for a future
stay. Whether you're planning a long weekend or a 10-day trip,
Oregon offers a diverse array of
adventures. For some inspiration, read "Your Perfect Oregon Trip,
Based on Your Vacation Days." Ready to book? Find a list of
participating lodging properties across the state here.
In 2018, more than 55% of American workers didn't use all of
their hard-earned time off. That's an accumulation of 768 million
unused vacation days nationwide, 9.6 million of which were left on
the table by Oregonians. The good news is that studies show that
Americans who plan for and schedule their vacations are more likely
to use all their time off, take longer breaks and report greater
happiness.
"As Oregonians, we're lucky to work and live in a uniquely
beautiful place. Letting earned vacation days slip away feels
especially unacceptable here," says Todd
Davidson, CEO of Travel Oregon. "However, we can use the
beginning of the year to pull out the calendar and start planning
for the entire year. Research shows that those who plan are far
more likely to take their vacation time and Oregon affords her residents amazing
experiences at a variety of price levels in every corner of the
state."
To help employees get their vacation days on the calendar, U.S.
Travel Association created a vacation planning tool. By simply
entering the number of days off earned, users can begin to plot out
their vacations for the year, export them to their work or personal
calendars, and share with their family and co-workers.
About Travel Oregon
The Oregon Tourism Commission, dba
Travel Oregon, works to enhance visitors' experiences by providing
information, resources and trip planning tools that inspire travel
and consistently convey the exceptional quality of Oregon. The commission aims to improve
Oregonians' quality of life by strengthening the economic impacts
of the state's $12.3 billion tourism
industry that employs more than 115,000 Oregonians.
About Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association
(ORLA)
The Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association
represents approximately 2,600 members, and advocates for over
10,200 foodservice locations and more than 2,000 lodging
establishments in Oregon. The
foodservice and lodging industry are responsible for 183,191 jobs
bringing in over $13.8 billion in
annual sales for Oregon.
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