Events - Oklahoma Travel Industry Association

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

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
September 17, 2019

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

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.

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Destination Capitol Hill

04.15.19

Delegates from the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association met with U.S. Senator James Lankford in Washington D.C. regarding travel and tourism issues during the U.S. Travel Association's Destination Capitol Hill. The event brings travel leaders from across the country to educate policymakers about the power of travel. The program combines a legislative day on Capitol Hill with advocacy training, guest speakers and peer-to-peer networking. Destination Capitol Hill provides delegates with an opportunity to learn about upcoming legislation that impacts travel, network with peers and meet with members of Congress to stress the importance of travel as an economic driver.

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.

Lt. Governor's Travel & Tourism Summits

04.17.19

The Oklahoma Travel Industry Association once again partnered with Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell to produce the 2019 Lt. Governor's Travel & Tourism Summits, which were held around the state. Each half-day program provided tourism education featuring speakers covering a range of topics on best practices to promote tourism in your region, and included a townhall-type discussion by the Lt. Governor on tourism development in each of the areas visited around the state.

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!