Local’s Pass Partners

Calling Central City
businesses, events, and attractions!

We’re thrilled to announce that PDX Staycation is returning September 11-13.

Partners applications open June 11 | Deadline: July 13 @ 5pm

What is the Local’s Pass?

The Local’s Pass is a perks pass that is shared with all Staycation participants. Partner offers are shared with pass holders, promoted through newsletters and social media. 

The Local’s Pass is meant to spotlight partners and encourage Staycationers to explore businesses, attractions, and events.

What’s in it for you:

By participating, your business can gain visibility across Staycation’s marketing channels, attract a motivated audience, and tap into the momentum of a creatively charged campaign focused on community and connection. 

Staycation has a track record of rallying local energy, spotlighting downtown businesses, and reminding Portlanders — and visitors — what makes our city so special.

Note for retailers:

We have learned that there is not a huge uptick in foot traffic from PDX Staycation but that businesses have gained exposure by participating. 

The PDX Staycation marketing team is committed to amplifying campaign partners.

Interested?

Submit your application.

APPLY HERE

Staycation Local’s Pass

Partner Details

Am I Eligible?

To be eligible for the Local’s Pass partner program, partners must:

  • Be public facing

  • Located in Central City/ Downtown

  • Complete post campaign survey

Additional requirements

Business

  • Offer special menu, discount, gift with purchase or host an in store activation

Hotel

  • Offer discount or unique package

  • Track room nights booked

Event/ Attraction

  • Free entry -or-

  • Discounted entry or special gift

  • Be open or take place during Staycation weekend

  • Share PDX Staycation with attendees (email, website, etc)

Partner applications open Thursday, June 11| Deadline Monday July 13 at 5pm

IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO:

Surprise
& Delight

DOWNTOWNERS

Introduce
New Customers

TO YOUR BUSINESS

Be Part of a
Citywide Celebration

BRINGING JOY DOWNTOWN

STAYCATION COULD BE FOR YOU!
Winter Staycation will be taking place on one, special weekend this September.

September 11–13, 2026

Questions

FREQUENTLY ASKED

  • Please submit your registration before July 13, 2026 at 5:00 pm

  • It is free to participate.

  • Retailers experienced a modest sales bump, if any at all, BUT they enjoyed the benefits of the increased exposure.

  • Public-facing businesses (retailers, restaurants, galleries, event venues, etc.) are best positioned to benefit from the Staycation campaign. This is an opportunity to invite visitors and locals to experience new events and attractions, discover unique shopping opportunities throughout Portland, and savor the flavors from our culinary creatives. 

  • Businesses near event anchor sites are most likely to benefit from the campaign. So the campaign is prioritizing businesses, events, and attractions located in Central City (Including Downtown, Old Town, and Central Eastside).

  • No, businesses located in Central City are welcome to apply. You can reference that map about for Central City boundaries.

  • You do not, but there has to be a way to physically interact with your business. The point of this campaign is to bring people downtown, so if you can do that with your business that works.

  • Yes, as long as you are able to share location information about where your pop up is going to be. You need an address.

  • We had 74 applications and 50+ partners.

    • Build critical mass of campaign participation.

    • District scavenger hunt

    • Host an activation or event in your space

    • Special happy hours

    • Free appetizers or dessert

    • Discounts most commonly between 10%-20%

    • Secret menu

  • YES! Contact Amanda at parka@prosperportland.us

  • PDX Staycation is support by the Downtown Marketing Initiative managed by Downtown Clean and Safe.

    The campaign is marketed across several channels including paid social, local media outlets, and email marketing.