It’s time to make your Stars of the Industry nominations! This annual award competition epitomizes the service and spirit of our industry by honoring outstanding individuals and properties in Oklahoma’s lodging industry. Open to all OH&LA member properties, the Stars of the Industry Awards will be presented at a luncheon during the OH&LA Lodging Summit and Vendor Expo in January.

OH&LA will offer Certification in Hotel Administration (CHA®). The CHA is the most prestigious certification available to hotel general managers and hospitality executives. It identifies the recipient as being part of an elite group of hospitality professionals who, by combining education and experience with dedication to the industry, have achieved a high level of expertise.

2017 was a successful year for the Oklahoma Tourism Promotion programs. TPAC (Tourism Promotion Advisory Committee) met 6 times in 2017. The statistics of how many people are reached by many different marketing methods show that Oklahoma and all the incredible features in our state are being discovered by an astounding number.

The General Services Administration (GSA) has released federal per diem rates for FY 2018 that will go into effect October 1, 2017.