The Oregon Coast Visitors Association (OCVA) is proud to kick off the new year by sharing exciting new impact metrics from our ongoing partnership with Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back program. W’ere excited to highlight the continued growth of traveler-funded support for coastal communities, conservation, and wildlife care.
Since launching the program, participating lodging partners along the Oregon Coast have now collectively raised $43,774 for vetted, Oregon-based nonprofits—an 11% increase in positive impact month over month. Total funds raised grew from $39,267 in October to $43,774 in November, reflecting growing traveler demand for meaningful, community-centered travel experiences.
This momentum underscores the strength of destination-led collaboration, and out commitment to aligning tourism with tangible benefits for the places and people that make the Oregon Coast special.
Growing Impact on the Ground
Funds generated through Every Stay Gives Back continue to support a wide range of stewardship, education, and conservation efforts across the coast, including:
- 8,827 volunteer hours supporting stewardship education at Cape Perpetua
- 1,342 hours of nutritional care provided to rehabilitating Common Murres through Wildlife Center of the North Coast
- 1,566 individuals educated on the cultural and ecological importance of sea otters via Elakha Alliance
- 308 days of food provided for marine patients at Oregon Coast Aquarium
- 213 acres of protected land maintained through North Coast Land Conservancy
- 1,326 tidepool education engagements facilitated by Friends of Otter Rock
- 149 water samples collected and processed to determine if waters are safe for recreation and public health by the Nestucca, Neskowin & Sand Lake Watersheds Council
Each participating lodging partner commits to supporting a vetted local nonprofit aligned with OCVA’s Mitigation, Adaptation, and Resiliency Plan, ensuring that traveler dollars directly support decarbonization, biodiversity protection, and equity-focused community initiatives.
A huge thanks to our lodging partners leading the way as members of this program:
- Driftwood Shores (Florence)
- Pacific View Lodging (Depoe Bay)
- Agate Beach Motel (Newport)
- The Wildflower Inn (Gold Beach)
- Ocean Inn (Manzanita)
- Headlands Coastal Lodge & Spa (Pacific City)
- Bowline Hotel and Ashore Hotel (Astoria and Seaside)
- Saltline Hotel (Seaside)
- Two Capes Lookout (Tierra Del Mar)
Part of a Growing Global Movement
This movement is part of a milestone year for destination-driven impact worldwide. In 2025 alone, Kind Traveler facilitated nearly $1.8 million in traveler-funded donations, representing fourfold year-over-year growth, alongside more than 70 media features spotlighting destinations leading the way in responsible tourism—including coverage in The New York Times, Real Simple, and Southern Oregon Magazine.
As visitor impact and climate change continue to shape the future of tourism, programs like Every Stay Gives Back provide a powerful, transparent way for travelers to Coast Like a Local—making conscious choices that strengthen communities and protect the places they love.
To learn more about OCVA’s partnership with Kind Traveler and how visitors can give back during their stay, visit:
www.kindtraveler.com/content/oregon-coast-visitors-association