OHLA EVENT SPOTLIGHT

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Here is a list of the OHLA's events in the calendar year. 
​ Please contact the OHLA office for any questions about our events! ​

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Board of Directors Meetings

• January 16
• April 16 ​
• August 28
• ​November 19 (Virtual)

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REGISTER FOR TULSA

REGISTER FOR OKC

Odyssey de Culinaire 
July 9, 2024 | River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa
July 18, 2024 | Skirvin Hilton Hotel, Oklahoma City

Hosted in both Tulsa and Oklahoma City, this annual event includes great wines and an amazing five-course dinner created by Chefs and Oklahoma ProStart culinary students. It's two nights filled with fun, friends, and amazing food and wine! 

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ORA Expo
August 28 - 29, 2024 | Oklahoma City Convention Center 

Join us for the biggest event of the year! Discover the newest products, latest innovations, and hottest trends in hospitality services at the ORA Expo. This annual event attracts thousands of attendees and hundreds of exhibitors while showcasing products from top manufacturers of food, equipment, and hospitality suppliers.

REGISTER TODAY

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​Oklahoma Hospitality Leaders Dinner 
(Held in conjunction with the ORA Expo)
August 28 at 6PM  |  OKC Convention Center 
​Located in Junior Ballroom (3rd floor)​

The Oklahoma Restaurant Association, Oklahoma Hotel and Lodging Association, and the Oklahoma Travel Industry Association, are thrilled to announce a momentous event that marks a significant milestone in our journey towards a more unified and robust hospitality industry in Oklahoma!

We are embarking on an innovative journey with great excitement as we introduce the Oklahoma Hospitality Leaders Dinner, a pivotal initiative aimed at strengthening our collective voice and impact as the third largest industry in Oklahoma – the Hospitality Industry. This spectacular event is set to convene the entire spectrum of Oklahoma’s hospitality sector, from restaurants and hotels to tourism, in an unprecedented show of unity and purpose. Scheduled at the Oklahoma City Convention Center, this gathering will  offer a unique opportunity for networking, discovery, and celebration.

This is a members-only event.

REGISTER TODAY

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AHLA Hotels on the Hill
September 23-26, 2024 |  Washington, DC

Join OHLA members across Oklahoma to meet with members of congress during Hotels On The Hill in Washington, D.C.. This event includes important meetings with legislators where we share the issues most impacting the lodging industry. 
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​For more information about joining the Oklahoma delegation contact Patti Colley.

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

Annually, the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association, Oklahoma Restaurant Association, and Oklahoma Travel Industry Association host members during an important day at the state capitol.

Members gather to discuss important issues in the hospitality industry, and then join with professionals from the industry to welcome legislators for an evening of networking during one of the more prestigious receptions in the state.

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HospitAbilities Testing Days
April 4, 2024 | Francis Tuttle Technology Center, OKC
Fall Date TBD | Francis Tuttle Technology Center, OKC

Twice a year, the HospitAbilities program hosts testing days at the Francis Tuttle Technology Center in Oklahoma City to certify students.

​Volunteer evaluators will often scope out potential candidates on testing days to see who would fit best with their current work culture.

​Consider volunteering on one of our testing days or reach out to Roberta Helsley for more information. ​