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; a photo
gallery 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
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For media or public relation inquiries, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , CEO & President, at 800-800-8334.