Metro Tulsa Hotel & Lodging Association - MTH&LA

01/22/2026

Shout out to Promise Hotels CFO Tina Patel for stepping up as a small business advocate for our industry and representing hospitality on Capitol Hill today. Leadership like this strengthens our entire community. 👏✨

Tomorrow, AHLA member Tina Patel of Promise Hotels will testify before the House Committee on Small Business on the value of the American hotel franchise model.

For thousands of hoteliers and millions of entrepreneurs, franchising is the most accessible pathway to building a business. In the lodging sector alone, franchised hotels support more than 2.8 million jobs, account for nearly 60% of all U.S. hotels, and generate nearly $100 billion in annual economic impact. Please join us in watching Tina represent our industry in front of Congress.

🕑 Thursday, January 22, at 2:00 PM ET
📺 Watch: https://smallbusiness.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=407363

01/22/2026

Congratulations to Tulsa’s own Jeff Hartman of SJS Hospitality, LLC for being awarded the Excellence in Leadership Award at Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association’s Heart for Hospitality Celebration! 🎉

Join us in a huge round of applause for Jeff Hartman! 🥂✨

Jeff, representing SJS Hospitality - Tulsa, was recently awarded the OHLA Excellence in Leadership Award at OHLA's Heart for Hospitality Celebration and presented in partnership with Visit OKC. It’s no surprise to those who work with him Jeff’s commitment to his staff and his passion for the industry make him a true standout in Oklahoma hospitality.

Tulsa is lucky to have leaders like you, Jeff! Congratulations! 🎉🏨

11/15/2025

Thank you to the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa for hosting our MTH&LA Tops of Tulsa Awards Luncheon yesterday and congratulations to your property’s top performers!

11/13/2025

Today’s the day! Our annual Tops of Tulsa Awards Luncheon starts in 30 minutes! Congratulations to all nominees and winners— we look forward to celebrating with everyone!

10/14/2025

🏆✨ 2025 Tops of Tulsa Awards Nominations Are OPEN! ✨🏆
It’s time to celebrate the stars of Tulsa hospitality 🌟 — those who go above and beyond to make every guest feel welcome -- with our annual awards luncheon hosted by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tulsa!

📅 Thursday, November 13, 2025
🕐 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM

All nominees will be recognized with a certificate & pin, and winners will receive an award plaque to proudly display in their workspace 🏅

💌 Nominations due: October 30th
🎟 RSVP for tickets & tables: November 6th
💵 $35 per person | $250 table of 8 | $320 table of 10

📧 Email [email protected]
to RSVP for tickets or tables.

👉 Submit your nominations below (no sign-in required!):
🔹 Select Service: https://forms.gle/FtfcGz6LrdMU1WW29
🔹 Full Service: https://forms.gle/5C6us9YcE1yjffWZ7

Let’s come together to recognize the amazing hoteliers who make Tulsa shine! 💛🏨

Thank you to our sponsors Burggraf Disaster Restoration, SERVPRO and Ecolab for helping us make this event the best of the best!

10/10/2025

🍺 Prost, friends! Oktoberfest is almost here! 🎉
There is still time to sign up for our annual MTH&LA fundraiser — serving bier at the 2025 Zeeco Tulsa Oktoberfest! 🍂

Volunteer spots are filling quickly, so don’t wait — grab your spot today!
👉 Sign up here: https://riverparksauthoritytulsa.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=98575

We recommend signing up for Friday or Saturday shifts (that’s when the fun really kicks in!), but you’re welcome to choose any day and time that works for you. Just be sure to register under Metro Tulsa Hotel & Lodging Association so MTH&LA receives credit for your hours.

🍻 Must be 21+
🍻 No liquor license required
🍻 Fun, friends, and Gemütlichkeit guaranteed!

If you run into any registration issues or have questions, contact our Team Captain, Laura Luster, at [email protected]

We’ll share updates and volunteer schedules as the festival gets closer. Let’s raise a glass and make this year’s Oktoberfest the best yet! 🍂

10/10/2025

📣 Two Weeks from (yesterday)!
Join us for our October Luncheon & Annual Meeting — featuring the 2026 Board Installation and Inspiration from Kathy Taylor! 🌟

🗓 Thursday, October 23
🕰 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍Arvest Convention Center, 100 Civic Center, Tulsa

Don’t miss this exciting event as we look ahead to 2026 and hear from former Tulsa Mayor and business leader Kathy Taylor, known for her inspiring leadership and commitment to empowering others.

📩 RSVP by Monday, October 20 to [email protected]
💵 $30 Members | $40 Non-Members

🚗 Parking Update: If you plan to park in the ACC Parking Garage, please note that due to construction, entry is only available from the North Entrance coming from the west (heading east). Parking is $10.

See the flyer below for full details!

10/01/2025

🍻 PROST, Tulsa! 🍻
It’s that time of year again—MTH&LA is calling all volunteers to help serve bier at Oktoberfest! 🎉 This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we can’t do it without YOU.

✨ The details:
📅 When: October 16–19 (we highly recommend Oct. 17 & 18!)
🍺 What: Serving up bier and good vibes
🎟️ Who: Volunteers 21+ (no liquor license required!)
💃 Bonus: It’s an absolute blast—you’ll meet great people, be part of Tulsa’s favorite fall festival, and support our association in a BIG way.

👉 Register here: https://riverparksauthoritytulsa.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=98575
under Metro Tulsa Hotel & Lodging Association (you must sign up to participate!)
Questions? Our team captain Laura Luster is ready to help: [email protected]

So grab your friends, dust off your lederhosen, and let’s raise a glass together for a great cause! 🥨🍻

09/09/2025

Thank you to FOX23 News for coming to cover our annual Bed Making Competition today! It’s always a fun time but getting these heart of the house members some recognition is super cool! 😎

Several housekeepers from across Tulsa competed for bragging rights in the annual Bed Making competition.

08/26/2025

🎉🛏️ It’s Time to Tuck, Fold & WIN! 🛏️🎉

Get ready to cheer on your favorite housekeeping teams at the Annual MTH&LA Bed Making Contest celebrating International Housekeeping Week! 🧹✨ This is your chance to celebrate the rockstars who keep our hotels shining!

📅 Tuesday, September 9
📍 Ruffin Event Center @ Tulsa Marriott Southern Hills
⏰ 11:30 a.m. Contest | 12:30 p.m. Lunch

So far on the lineup, we've got some stellar competitors from:
🏨 Avid Hotel Tulsa South Medical District
🏨 Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown
🏨 Hampton Inn & Suites Broken Arrow
🏨 Holiday Inn Express Downtown Tulsa - Greenwood District
🏨 LaQuinta Catoosa
🏨 LaQuinta Downtown
🏨 Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center

Come watch the speed, precision, and fun as these incredible teams battle for the title of Best Bed Maker! 🏆

📌 We hope to see your property on the 9th so please RSVP by September 2nd!

Big thanks to our amazing sponsors who make this possible:
✨ Presenting Sponsors: Burggraf Restoration & ServPro
✨ Stage Sponsor: Precision Linen
✨ Lunch Sponsor: Ecolab
✨ Cheer Sponsor: Blackmon Mooring

Let’s celebrate the heart of hospitality — our housekeeping teams! 💙

08/07/2025

📈 Don’t leave money on the table! Join us for MTH&LA’s August luncheon: “Use the Economic Forecast to Boost Your Competitive Edge.”

David Davis, PhD, CHA, CHE, CHIA and President and co-founder of Spark Group will break down how the forecast impacts your ADR, occupancy, and RevPar—plus what it means for Oklahoma in the year ahead.

This one’s a must-attend for Owners, GMs, Sales Representatives and Revenue Managers!
📅 Tuesday, August 19 | 11:30 AM – 1 PM
📍 Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center

Spots are limited—RSVP today (or before August 15th)!
📧 [email protected]
💵 $30 Members | $40 Non-Members

📌 See flyer for full details!

07/10/2025

🌞 One week away! 🌞
The MTH&LA Summer Mixer is almost here—are you ready to mix, mingle, and win some money? 🕶🍾 We’re hosting a 50/50 raffle, so bring your lucky vibes (and a few bucks 💵)!

Join us Thursday, July 17 at The Bellview on the top floor of Nola's Creole and Cocktails for great food, stunning views, and even better company. ✨

🎟 Complimentary to attend—just RSVP to [email protected] by Monday, July 14.
See you there!