Incorporated in 1974, the Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association is Oklahoma's trade association for the lodging industry. The OH&LA actively provides operational, educational, technical, marketing and communications support, as well as legislative representation on behalf of Oklahoma's entire lodging industry. The OH&LA is a state partner of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the voice of the $122.7 billion lodging industry, employing more than 1.8 million hotel property workers.

Our mission is to promote good will in the hospitality industry; provide programs of education and recognition to improve professionalism and the quality of services for guests; provide information to the membership on matters of government which relate to the hospitality fields; and establish programs which will be helpful to the membership in purchasing, marketing and in areas of general cooperation for the benefit of the industry and the public.

Upcoming Events

Lodging professionals and industry suppliers are invited to join the OH&LA Board of Directors for a Quarterly Membership Event on Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at the Reed Conference Center in Midwest City to discuss industry issues and formulate association activities via Committee Meetings. These discussions are followed by our Networking/Industry Presentation Luncheon, and conclude with the quarterly OH&LA Board of Directors meeting.

Back by popular demand: "Group Hotel Sales Contracts: What Every Operator Needs to Know!" Attorney Steve Rudner will present this helpful seminar in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa this July, so no one should have to travel far to learn about the meetings market. Register today!

Free to Members: ADA 6-part Webinar Series: In partnership with the ADA National Network, AH&LA is offering members six complimentary Webinars to provide in-depth information on the impact of the new ADA regulations and accessibility standards. Several major policy and procedural changes are needed to meet these new requirements that will go into effect on March 15, and these sessions provide timely information from experts on various aspects of the regulations.

Latest News

4.16.12: Hoteliers - Prepare for DOL Audits

4.9.12: Tell Congress to Support Pool SAFE Act

2.7.12: Mixed Beverage Lawsuit Update

Highlights from OH&LA's 2012 Lodging Summit and Vendor Expo

Who won the Annual Stars of the Industry Awards?

1/26/12: Mixed Beverage Lawsuit Update

1/26/12: AH&LA Again Urges the DOJ for ADA Pool Lift Clarification

12/30/11: Free Resources to Assist with ADA Changes that Take Effect in March 2012

12/6/11: Latest Information on Liquor Tax Lawsuit

11/1/11: New Food Code; Effective November 1, 2011

10/06/11: NLRB Postpones Employee Rights Poster

9/2/11: Oklahoma City Chef Wins 2011 Oswalt Culinary Cook-off

8/26/11: 2012 Federal Per Diem Rates for Oklahoma Announced

4/7/11: Reminder - New Changes to ADA Laws

12/20/10: 2011-2012 Leadership Appointments Announced for House and Senate

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