Lt. Governor's Travel & Tourism Summit
Nov. 4, 2025 | McAlester, Oklahoma
Nov. 17, 2025 | Stillwater, Oklahoma

OTIA is pleased to partner with Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell to present the Lt. Governor's Travel and Tourism Summits! Join us at one of our Summits and take part in an engaging experience. We are excited to help make Oklahoma a Top Ten State In Tourism! ​

Register for Stillwater

Hospitality Day & "A Tasteful Affair"
​Legislative Reception
April 15, 2025 | Embassy Suites Hotel Medical Downtown, OKC

It's that time of year to celebrate and showcase what makes the Oklahoma Hospitality Industry so special. The day will begin with Hospitality Day at the Oklahoma State Capitol, where industry leaders will meet with state officials. Following Hospitality Day, the Oklahoma Restaurant Association, Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association, and Oklahoma Travel Industry Association are excited to invite you to join us for our “A Tasteful Affair” Legislative Reception!

Oklahoma Conference on Tourism & RedBud Awards 
​June 24, 2025 | Embassy Suites Norman - Hotel & Conference Cntr

Oklahoma Travel Industry Association is proud to partner with the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department to host the 2025 Oklahoma Conference on Tourism and RedBud Awards. This pinnacle event is a gathering of travel professionals from all sectors across the state.


We’ll gather in Norman for a full-day of networking, education and celebration of the best in our industry.

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Oklahoma Restaurant Association Expo
​August 28-29, 2025 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

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The ORA Expo at the Oklahoma City Convention Center is considered the best opportunity of the year for hospitality professionals to connect with more than 150 food and equipment manufacturers, and a range of other suppliers who are eager to feature products and services to help you reach that next level of success. The ORA Expo is a private-industry trade-show. 
 
What a great opportunity to make it a "week of hospitality" as you move through the exhibit hall, break for educational content, and support local competing chefs striving to be a Champion. If that's not enough stay for the evening and gather for the biggest overall hospitality celebration of the year as ORA partners with the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association and Oklahoma Travel Industry Association for the Oklahoma Hospitality Leaders Dinner held the first evening immediately following the ORA Expo. ​

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Oklahoma Hospitality Leaders Dinner
August 28, 2025 | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Travel Industry Association, Oklahoma Restaurant Association, and Oklahoma Hotel and Lodging Association are excited to introduce the Oklahoma Hospitality Leaders Dinner. This landmark event is designed to unify and strengthen the hospitality industry, Oklahoma's third largest industry.

​Bringing together the entire hospitality sector—restaurants, hotels, and tourism—it promises a unique networking, discovery, and celebration opportunity at the Oklahoma City Convention Center. This dinner serves as an exclusive platform for elected officials, ORA EXPO exhibitors, and members of the ORA, OHLA, and OTIA to demonstrate solidarity and lead the hospitality industry across Oklahoma.

OHLA Trends & Tastings 2025
(Presented by the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association)
September 25 at 3PM | Hilton Garden Inn Edmond & Conference Center 2833 Conference Drive, Edmond, OK 73034 

Join Oklahoma’s lodging professionals for an afternoon of valuable insight, strategic forecasting, and casual networking. Industry expert David Davis, PhD, CHA, CHIA, will unpack 2025 performance data and share the 2026 outlook for Oklahoma’s hotel market.
Enjoy curated sips, apps, and extended networking, then head next door for the OKWIL ShowBiz After-Party—a fun evening of bowling, drinks, and connection.
Plus! Enter the OKWIL raffle during registration for a chance to win a luxury gift basket and support scholarships for future hospitality leaders.

Register here

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