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Events

The Oklahoma Travel Industry Association provides many opportunities for education, networking, and fun! Our committees work hard to plan events featuring top speakers, hot topics, and broad appeal. Don’t miss the next event!

"OTIA is the cement that holds the tourism industry in Oklahoma together. For 35 years OTIA has produced the Conference on Tourism, one of the most worthwhile events for tourism in Oklahoma. It has been refreshing to me to watch over the past six years how the members and the Association management has maintained the highest degree of integrity and concern for those involved in bringing the multi-billion dollar tourism business to Oklahoma. The OTIA has been the champion for all things related to attracting tourists, business travel, and events to Oklahoma. We look forward to continued involvement with OTIA."

Debbie Hickman
Woodward Convention & Visitors Bureau

Hospitality Day and "A Tasteful Affair" Legislative Reception
February 5, 2020

Join us at the Capitol as we speak to legislators about issues facing our industry. We’ll end the day with the biggest legislative reception in the state.

Destination Capitol Hill
April 10-11, 2019

U.S. Travel's premier legislative event, allowing you to learn about upcoming legislation that impacts travel, network with industry colleagues and meet with Members of Congress to stress the importance of travel as an economic driver.

Oklahoma Conference on Tourism
May 6-7, 2019

An annual educational event that helps Oklahoma's tourism industry work together to grow our attractions and communities.

RedBud Awards
May 7, 2019

The highest honor given in the Oklahoma tourism industry, the RedBuds celebrate Oklahoma's top tourism entities.

Odyssey de Culinaire
July 18, 2019 • July 25, 2019

Benefit dinners that create collaboration among Oklahoma City and Tulsa chefs working alongside culinary students.

ORA Expo
August 13-14, 2019

This annual fall event is the largest trade show in the state of Oklahoma and the most important event for foodservice and hospitality industry

Lt. Governor's Travel & Tourism Summits
Dates TBA

These half-day programs provide tourism education, a townhall-type discussion by the Lt. Governor, and a networking reception.

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RedBud Awards Nomination Form Now Online!

12.18.18

The nomination form for the annual RedBed Awards is now available! This event recognizes Oklahoma tourism attractions, destination marketing organizations and journalists for their outstanding efforts to serve and promote Oklahoma's tourism industry. The deadline to apply for the RedBud Awards is March 1, 2019 and the ceremony will be held during the Oklahoma Conference on Tourism on May 7.

Save the Date for the Oklahoma Conference on Tourism, May 6-7

02.07.19

The Oklahoma Conference on Tourism is an annual event that helps Oklahoma's tourism industry work together to grow our attractions and communities. The Oklahoma Conference on Tourism is held in conjunction with the RedBud Awards.

Help Americans Plan Their Vacations!

12.18.18

Last year more than 705 million vacation days went unused. How can we help America put those vacation days to use? By encouraging them to PLAN. Research shows that individuals who plan are more likely to use all of their time off, take more vacation days at once and report greater levels of happiness at work and at home. Let's get Americans to commit their time off for the rest of the year at the start of the year! Oklahoma's destination have something to offer everyone!

Answers to the Liquor Law Changes

08.22.18

Hundreds of association members recently attended an informational session on the "New Alcohol Laws Coming your Way," presented by attorney Adam Marshall with Barrow & Grimm. The 2-hour session covered the details of the new law, which goes into effect October 1. Mr. Marshall kindly shared his presentation for those who were unable to attend.