Metro Tulsa Hotel & Lodging Association

Upcoming events

  • MTHLA Educational Series - Sports Commission

    • 18 Jun 2026
    • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    • 101 E. 81st Street
    • 39 registrants
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    MTHLA Educational Series

    Tulsa Sports Commission

    with Jason Suitt

    Thursday, June 18

    3:30 to 5 p.m.


    Location: Ascension St. John SportsPlex

    101 East 81st Street

    “Connect with the Tulsa Sports Commission to learn about the pipeline of sporting events headed to the Tulsa area and how they can impact your property. Discover key opportunities to capture group business and hear updates on expanding sports facilities and venues.”

    Plus, meet Moses Ehambe, General Manager of Ascension St. John SportsPlex. He will present the incredible array of amenities, leagues, classes and clinics and share updates on Tulsa' Soccer Team, FC Tulsa. 


    No cost to attend! 

    Just be sure to RSVP so we can prepare seating.




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  • June Luncheon

    • 25 Jun 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Doubletree Warren Place
    • 19 registrants
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    Thursday, June 25

    "The Suburban Show"


    Chamber and tourism leaders from the surrounding communites will share current and future economic drivers that impact the metro Tulsa lodging community. Discover how various market segments, such as film, arts, attractions, medical, education, corporate and manufacturing are impacting the greater Tulsa area.  

    Panelists from Broken Arrow, Catoosa, Jenks and Owasso. Facilitated

    Doubletree Warren Place

    6110 South Yale Avenue

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



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  • MTHLA Summer Mixer

    • 14 Jul 2026
    • 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
    • 333 West Dallas Street, Broken Arrow
    • 26 registrants
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    MTHLA Summer Mixer

    No agenda, just fun and fellowship! 

    Tuesday, July 14


    333 West  Dallas Street, Broken Arrow

    This annual event is a fun way to unwind, connect, and get to know one another better.  A few door prizes, an ice breaker and refreshments. 

    Appetizers from Andolini's

    Cash Bar- Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks and Signature Cocktails


    No cost to attend! 

    Just be sure to RSVP so we can order enough appetizers.

    If you would like to donate a door prize, please email Trisha:

    director@tulsahotels.org


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  • August Luncheon

    • 20 Aug 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Doubletree Downtown
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    Topic coming soon! 

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



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  • MTHLA Bed Making Contest

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

    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. 


    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.


    For a link to the 2025 event photos, click below:

    2025 Photos


    Costs based on number of attendees per hotel:

    Up to 10 attendees: $100

    11 to 19 attendees: $150

    20 or more: $200

    Allied Members welcome and encouraged to attend- just send an email to director@tulsahotels.org  (no need to register through the portal)

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  • October Luncheon

    • 8 Oct 2026
    • 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Hilton Garden Inn Tulsa Midtown
    • 6 registrants
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    "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.



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  • Tops of Tulsa & Annual Meeting

    • 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



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METRO TULSA HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION

PO Box 14526, Tulsa OK 74159

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