Metro Tulsa Hotel & Lodging Association

Upcoming events

    • 20 Aug 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Doubletree Downtown
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    • 8 Sep 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Ruffin Event Center, Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills
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    2026 MTHLA Bed Making Contest

    presented by 

     

    In conjunction with National Housekeeping Week, this high-energy, competitive event pits housekeepers from across Tulsa against one another- to see who can make the neatest and fastest bed!

    A fun way to honor Hotel's most hard-working employees.  Cash Prizes!

    Each housekeeper will be timed while making a bed as well as judged on overall neatness, smoothness and accuracy, i.e. bedspread straight, pillows tucked, corners tucked, smooth sheets and a mint on the pillow. 


    Stage Sponsor


    First Place Winner:  $100

    Second Place: $75

    Third Place: $50


    The property with the most Team Spirit will receive $100 cash towards a pizza party.  Judges watch for enthusiasm and energy, sportsmanship, encouragement of others, creativity and expression.

    Check out the  Gallery page on our website for more of last year's photos.

    Costs based on number of attendees per hotel:

    Up to 10 attendees: $100

    11 to 19 attendees: $150

    20 or more: $200

    All Members welcome and encouraged to attend- even if you are not competing!

    • 11 Sep 2026
    • 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
    • 1137 South Victor Avenue
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    Day of Service

    1137 South Victor Avenue

    We are giving back to an amazing organization that houses visitors to Tulsa here for medical treatments.

    Lunch provided

    Volunteers & Supplies Needed


    A “Day of Caring”  type event for Hospitality House.  Get ready to roll up your sleeves! Tentative schedule:

    Thursday, September 10 - power wash and replace boards on privacy fence. If you can help with this, please contact director@tulsahotels.org.  The RSVP for the majority of the work is for Friday activities:

    Friday, September 11

    Stain privacy fence.  Lead - If you can be the point person, let us know! 

    Re-paint parking lot.  Lead- Stephanie Pomeroy

    Beautify the front gardens - Need someone to lead this project

    Replant fall flowers for the hanging baskets - need someone to lead this project

    Collect Guest supplies - Need someone to be the lead! 

    To participate, please email Director@tulsahotels with which project you would like to be assigned. 



    • 8 Oct 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Hilton Garden Inn Tulsa Midtown
    Registration is closed


    "The Economic Forecast"

    What is in the pipeline for the Nation, Oklahoma and Tulsa?  How are we doing compared to Oklahoma City and other competitive cities?

    Presented by Didio Pequeno, Data Anylst for Co-Star. 

    Special add on by Kimberly Leonard, CHIA, CAHTA with STR, a CoStar Company

    Hilton Garden Inn Tulsa Midtown

    4418 East Skelly Drive

    11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.



    • 17 Nov 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 777 W. Cherokee St. Catoosa
    Registration is closed

    Multi-Purpose Room (first floor) Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

    Tuesday, November 17, 2026

    Annual awards luncheon to recognize the Tulsa area’s top hospitality performers. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino will rock you with their signature hospitality and we will make all nominees and winners feel special. Each member hotel can submit only one nominee per category. For example, one nominee for Housekeeping / Supervisory and one nominee for Housekeeping / Non-supervisory.  Judges will select a full service and select service winner. See details below.

    $35 per ticket or $250 per table of eight

    Sponsorships Available

    All nominees will be recognized with a certificate & a MTHLA Pineapple Pin.   Winners will receive an award plaque to proudly display in their work area.

    Categories for Supervisor & Non-supervisory: 
    Front Desk, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Property Operations

    Additional Categories (one nominee each)
    Categories for Sales & Marketing, Leadership & Management

    Click on this link for Full Service Nomination Forms (not yet activated)

    Click on this link for Select Service Nomination Forms (not yet activated)

    Save the Date for Now! 

    Links and RSVP will be activated as we near the event

    Annual Meeting

    In addition to "Tops", we will also conduct a short Annual Meeting

    and

    Induct the 2027 Board of Directors



METRO TULSA HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION

PO Box 14526, Tulsa OK 74159

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