What to Expect When You Travel, with AARP Oregon
Learn the latest tips and resources if you choose to travel in 2021.
2020 meant fewer trips than originally planned for most of us. But a recent AARP survey shows that about 54% of older adults plan to travel in 2021. Whether it’s a road trip across the state or crossing the country by plane, things are different in the Covid 19 world. Join AARP Oregon, Portland International Airport and Travel Oregon for an info-packed webinar that will put the joy back into your vacation plans.
Start your vacationing planning with this important webinar full of useful resources and information.
What you’ll learn:
- Planning a road trip — what do you need to know about Driver Safety
- Special safety features at PDX
- PDXNext — become familiar with what’s changed at PDX since your last trip and hear about upcoming changes the airport is making to make your experience even better
- Need help with Accessibility? — the airport can help
- Where to find hotel certification information
- How Safe are Oregon State Parks
- Bicycling/walking and more!
Check with the CDC when considering travel: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
Speakers:
Kyle Rakow leads AARP’s safe transportation education programs, including the nation’s largest volunteer-led refresher course designed for drivers age 50 and older, the AARP Smart Driver course. He has been a featured speaker at national conferences and appeared in national media outlets. Kyle is Vice President and National Director of AARP Driver Safety
Vicki Levy is an AARP Senior Research Advisor in Consumer Insights helping the organization, consumers, and external stakeholders to understand, engage with, and innovate for the age 50+ consumers and their families.
Walter Marchbanks is the Port of Portland’s Manager of Passenger Programs and Services. He is responsible for the Airport’s Customer Service Program, Art Program and Volunteer Music Program. He also serves as the Port of Portland’s liaison to travel industry partners including the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Travel Oregon and Travel Portland.
Jaime Eder is the Industry Communications Manager at Travel Oregon where she leads all industry-facing communications efforts, working to enhance the economic impact of tourism throughout the state. Jaime has a BA and Masters degree in English.