Upcoming Events

The Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association provides many opportunities for education, networking, and entertainment. Our committees work hard to plan events featuring top speakers, hot topics, and broad appeal. As we address the ever-changing needs of the industry, the OHLA reserves the right to put health and safety measures in place for the safety of our members and attendees, which might also include revisions to our annual meetings, events, and activities. We ask for your cooperation and support.




OKWIL Member Event - "Big B; Broken but Beautiful" - Cultural Differences and Self-Love" featuring speaker Samantha Tran.

To register, click this link


May 24, 2023

Speaker Session: 2:00 - 4:00 pm

Cocktail Networking Hour 4:00 - 5:00 pm


RESCHEDULED: OHLA RESCHEDULED Lodging Summit & Vendor Expo

The Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association's annual Lodging Summit is our most exciting event of the year incorporating a morning of engaging meetings for hotel operators, and our Vendor Expo featuring products and services from the lodging industry's best suppliers. The conclusion of the event focuses on recognizing the outstanding contributions of hotel employees, general managers, and properties during our Stars of the Industry Award Luncheon.



Monday, February 20, 2023 - River Spirit Casino Resort, Tulsa




RESCHEDULEDStars of the Industry Awards

This annual awards program honors Oklahoma's outstanding hospitality professionals for their service and commitment to the lodging industry. Since 1995, the OHLA has celebrated the best and the brightest in the lodging industry through our Stars of the Industry Awards. Each year, we invite OHLA members to nominate outstanding associates in 10 hospitality categories. In January during the Lodging Summit, we celebrate all nominees and announce the year's award recipients during our Stars of the Industry Awards Luncheon. Join us in celebrating your "Stars of the Industry". Watch for nominations to open.

2024 TBA


Hospitality Day & "A Tasteful Affair" Legislative Reception 

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 to the lodging industry, and then join with professionals from the industry to welcome legislators for an evening of networking during one of the largest receptions in the state - "A Tasteful Affair". 



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HospitAbilities Testing Days

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. 

2023 Dates TBD




Odyssey de Culinaire

Hosted in both Tulsa and Oklahoma City, this annual event includes an amazing five-course dinner prepared by some of Oklahoma's best-known chefs who are mentoring Oklahoma ProStart culinary students. It's two nights filled with fun, style, and amazing food and wine! Stay tuned for the amazing things we're planning for our 20th Anniversary celebration - in 2023!

An Oklahoma Hospitality Foundation Event

Tulsa - July 11, 2023 - River Spirit Casino Resort

OKC - July 20, 2023 - The Skirvin Hilton Hotel

ORA Expo

Discover the newest products, latest innovations, and hottest trends in hospitality at the ORA Expo. This annual event attracts more than 3,000 attendees and hundreds of exhibitors while showcasing products from top manufacturers of food, equipment and hospitality suppliers. This event is co-sponsored by the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association.



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August 23-24, 2024  Bennett Event Center, OKC


AHLA Legislative Action Summit

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) unite to show lawmakers the strength of our industry in what will be your most important meeting of the year - and the OHLA is encouraging members to join Oklahoma's delegation!  Click here to register with AHLA.  For more information about joining the Oklahoma delegation contact Patti Colley.



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