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Portland is the place for big groups with even bigger ideas. #1 No Sales Tax? Yes, Please West Coast dreams on a real-world budget? Portland delivers with 0% sales tax, saving you up to 10% off your bottom line — leaving more budget to achieve your ideal vision. #2 Room for Everyone Book the perfect stay with 10,000+ central city hotel rooms just a quick MAX Light Rail ride from the Oregon Convention Center — or stay close to the action with 1,300 committable rooms within five minutes of the center. #3 LEED® the Way Host an event that’s eco-friendly from kickoff to keynote at the LEED® Platinum Oregon Convention Center, with 500,000 square feet of total event space, including 255,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space. #4 Getting Around Is a Breeze Navigating the city is easy — the airport is just nine miles from downtown! With a 96 out of 100 Walk Score, compact 200-ft-long blocks and the MAX Light Rail, everything is closer than you’d expect. #5 All Are Welcome Travel Portland embraces equity, diversity and inclusion. Our team can connect you with BIPOC-owned businesses, recommend cultural experiences or guide you to local eateries full of global flavors. #6 Recharge in Nature Take a break in Portland’s lush outdoors — stroll the International Rose Test Garden, hike Forest Park or explore nearby Willamette Valley wine country. All are welcome to explore our many outdoor wonders both near and far.