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

Lt. Governor's Travel & Tourism Summits
September 22, 2020: Ardmore Convention Center, Ardmore
September 24, 2020: Citizen Potawatomi Nation Heritage Center, Shawnee
October 8, 2020: Armstrong Auditorium, Edmond
October 20, 2020: National Route 66 Museum Complex, Elk City
These half-day programs provide tourism education, a townhall-type discussion by the Lt. Governor, and a networking reception.

"A Tasteful Affair" Legislative Reception
March 11, 2020: Bricktown Event Center, Oklahoma City

Join us as we speak to legislators about issues facing our industry at the biggest legislative reception in the state.

Oklahoma Conference on Tourism
May 12-13, 2020: Meinders School of Business - Oklahoma City University, Oklahoma City

The Oklahoma Conference on Tourism is an annual event that helps Oklahoma's tourism industry work together to grow our attractions and communities.

RedBud Awards
May 13, 2020: Oklahoma History Center, Oklahoma City

This award ceremony recognizes Oklahoma's top tourism attractions, events, programs and organizations for their outstanding efforts to serve and promote Oklahoma’s tourism industry.

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On the Calendar: "A Tasteful Affair" Legislative Reception

02.20.20

Our 2020 "A Tasteful Affair" Legislative Reception is officially back on the calendar and will be held on March 11th from 5:00-7:00 pm at the Bricktown Event Center in Oklahoma City. Members of the Oklahoma Restaurant Association, Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association, and the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association are excited to come together to host the Oklahoma Legislature for this annual culinary event.

Oklahoma Brand Unveiled: Imagine That!

02.14.20

OTIA was honored to attend the Oklahoma State Brand Unveiling yesterday. Governor Kevin Stitt and Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell announced the new brand, including our new tagline “Imagine That!” We hope this new brand will further attract tourists and businesses to our wonderful state!

RedBud Awards Nomination Form Now Online!

01.17.20

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 20, 2020 and the ceremony will be held during the Oklahoma Conference on Tourism on May 13.

Hospitality Day & A Tasteful Affair Legislative Reception

01.09.20

The hospitality industry is the driving force in Oklahoma’s economy, generating enormous tax revenues, providing jobs for hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans, and giving time and money back to their communities. At the same time, it’s vital that we maintain good relations with legislators so that our perspective on various bills and issues is given thoughtful consideration.