Pioneer Place and other downtown businesses had boards on their windows on Aug. 26, 2020. (Jamie Goldberg/Staff)Jamie Goldberg
Portland’s reputation among potential tourists took a major hit this year, according to a survey commissioned by Travel Portland, which promotes the city’s tourism industry.
In an Oct. 1 survey of 1,250 people nationwide conducted by consumer research company Engine Insights, 69% of respondents said they had generally seen Portland mentioned negatively in the media and 37% said they considered the city an unappealing vacation destination.
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