Tourism in Oregon has created over 115,000 jobs in the state, with 11,000 of those in Lane County.
A recent report prepared for the Oregon Tourism Commission shows hospitality and travel jobs have increased by 3 percent every year since 2010.
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Andy Vobora is Vice President of Stakeholder Relations for Travel Lane County. He says tourism offers many opportunities for those looking for work.
“I think sometimes our industry gets a bad rap, in terms of, 'Well, those are just a bunch of service jobs',” Vobora tells KLCC.
"But those entry level jobs are important to the economy, give people those first opportunities, and a full 52 percent in the latest study I read go on to have career-type jobs.”
The report does not differentiate between part-time and full-time, or seasonal versus year-round positions.
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