Metro Tulsa Hotel & Lodging Association - MTH&LA

10/15/2026

Here is your Thursday morning reminder that the links to submit your nominees for Tops of Tulsa are LIVE!

Do you have a rockstar team member that deserves industry-wide recognition? A member of management that leads by example? A housekeeper that goes above and beyond? If so, SUBMIT THAT FORM!

🍍 Select Service Nomination Form:
https://forms.gle/q856mNsZDmtfGdXm9

🍍 Full Service Nomination Form:
https://forms.gle/db2gwM23tjL3WMhk7

We are looking forward to a fantastic awards ceremony + annual meeting on November 17th, but we can't do it without you!

Questions? Reach out to [email protected]
Need to RSVP? Register online: https://tulsahotels.org/Events

10/13/2026

“When tourism succeeds, Tulsa succeeds.”
Thank you, Andrew, for speaking on behalf of our association in support of the Hotel Guest Tax increase! And thank to all of the hoteliers that attended the press conference today, your support matters!

Vote YES on November 3rd!

10/01/2026

🏆 We’re looking for Tops of Tulsa judges! 🏆

Each year, MTH&LA recognizes outstanding hospitality professionals through our Tops of Tulsa Awards and we need a few more industry-minded volunteers to help us select this year’s winners. We’re looking for 5–6 judges who appreciate the hospitality industry and can provide an objective and unbiased perspective when reviewing nominees.

The time commitment is relatively small and having a few additional judges this year will allow us to spread out the workload and make the judging process even more manageable.

If you’re passionate about hospitality, can be objective, and would be interested in helping recognize some of Tulsa’s top hospitality professionals, we’d love to have you! Please reach out to [email protected] for more details!

09/04/2026

ONE WEEK LEFT! We are still collecting donations for our MTH&LA Day of Caring benefitting Hospitality House of Tulsa!
Drops offs can be made at Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown, or pick ups can be scheduled by contacting Casey, Stephanie or Trisha.

We still need several items to stock them up, let's do it!

📢 MTHLA Day of Service featuring Hospitality House of Tulsa

The Metro Tulsa Hotel & Lodging Association is proud to partner with Hospitality House of Tulsa for our upcoming Day of Service project! Hospitality House provides lodging and support services to families traveling to Tulsa for critical medical care. On Friday, September 11, MTHLA members will come together to give back to Hospitality House through a variety of Day of Service projects, including fence repair, parking lot restriping, landscaping, and stocking supplies for the families staying there.

As part of our supply stocking project, MTHLA members are collecting donations of shelf-stable food, individually packaged snacks and meals, paper goods, laundry supplies, toiletries, and more. The items listed on our flyer are suggested donations, but anything shelf-stable is appreciated!

📍 Ways to donate:
Drop off at Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown, 211 W. 3rd St. -- Donations may be left at the front desk.
Donation drop-off deadline is Wednesday, September 9.

🚙 Need a pickup? Reach out to Casey Keefer to coordinate.

🛒 Prefer to shop online? Follow the Amazon Wish List link to have your donation shipped directly to Hospitality House!
LINK - https://tinyurl.com/4r7fuea4

❤️ Interested in volunteering? We’ll be completing our Day of Service projects at Hospitality House on Friday, September 11. If you or your team would like to volunteer and be part of the day, please reach out to Trisha Kerkstra at [email protected] for more information.

Thank you for helping us help them!

09/04/2026

Don't forget! We are collecting donations for our MTH&LA Day of Service benefitting Hospitality House of Tulsa! If you have any items to donate, please reach out to Casey, Stephanie or Trisha to coordinate a pick up or drop off!

We are just a week away and still need quite a few things to stock them up!

📢 MTHLA Day of Service featuring Hospitality House of Tulsa

The Metro Tulsa Hotel & Lodging Association is proud to partner with Hospitality House of Tulsa for our upcoming Day of Service project! Hospitality House provides lodging and support services to families traveling to Tulsa for critical medical care. On Friday, September 11, MTHLA members will come together to give back to Hospitality House through a variety of Day of Service projects, including fence repair, parking lot restriping, landscaping, and stocking supplies for the families staying there.

As part of our supply stocking project, MTHLA members are collecting donations of shelf-stable food, individually packaged snacks and meals, paper goods, laundry supplies, toiletries, and more. The items listed on our flyer are suggested donations, but anything shelf-stable is appreciated!

📍 Ways to donate:
Drop off at Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown, 211 W. 3rd St. -- Donations may be left at the front desk.
Donation drop-off deadline is Wednesday, September 9.

🚙 Need a pickup? Reach out to Casey Keefer to coordinate.

🛒 Prefer to shop online? Follow the Amazon Wish List link to have your donation shipped directly to Hospitality House!
LINK - https://tinyurl.com/4r7fuea4

❤️ Interested in volunteering? We’ll be completing our Day of Service projects at Hospitality House on Friday, September 11. If you or your team would like to volunteer and be part of the day, please reach out to Trisha Kerkstra at [email protected] for more information.

Thank you for helping us help them!

08/24/2026

📢 MTHLA Day of Service featuring Hospitality House of Tulsa

The Metro Tulsa Hotel & Lodging Association is proud to partner with Hospitality House of Tulsa for our upcoming Day of Service project! Hospitality House provides lodging and support services to families traveling to Tulsa for critical medical care. On Friday, September 11, MTHLA members will come together to give back to Hospitality House through a variety of Day of Service projects, including fence repair, parking lot restriping, landscaping, and stocking supplies for the families staying there.

As part of our supply stocking project, MTHLA members are collecting donations of shelf-stable food, individually packaged snacks and meals, paper goods, laundry supplies, toiletries, and more. The items listed on our flyer are suggested donations, but anything shelf-stable is appreciated!

📍 Ways to donate:
Drop off at Hampton Inn & Suites Tulsa Downtown, 211 W. 3rd St. -- Donations may be left at the front desk.
Donation drop-off deadline is Wednesday, September 9.

🚙 Need a pickup? Reach out to Casey Keefer to coordinate.

🛒 Prefer to shop online? Follow the Amazon Wish List link to have your donation shipped directly to Hospitality House!
LINK - https://tinyurl.com/4r7fuea4

❤️ Interested in volunteering? We’ll be completing our Day of Service projects at Hospitality House on Friday, September 11. If you or your team would like to volunteer and be part of the day, please reach out to Trisha Kerkstra at [email protected] for more information.

Thank you for helping us help them!

06/16/2026

Collin Graham is IN 👏 THE 👏 HOUSE for in-person ACE Training!

In Oklahoma, anyone who sells or serves alcohol is required to complete alcohol training and obtain a liquor license. We’re grateful to Collin for traveling to Tulsa and providing ACE Training for 29 hospitality professionals today!

Thank you, Collin, for sharing your expertise and helping our industry stay informed, compliant, and committed to responsible alcohol service. 🍻

05/10/2026

Today, we celebrate the mothers, mentors, and women who inspire, support, and care for others every day. Thank you for the countless ways you strengthen our families, workplaces, and communities. 💐

Happy Mother’s Day from Metro Tulsa Hotel & Lodging Association! 🩷

04/29/2026

Share with your friends, volunteer with us!
Sign up here: Www.CAPITALOFROUTE66.com

Join the Team. Make History. 😎🏆

Tulsa's Route 66 Capital Cruise is more than a parade—it’s a once-in-a-generation, world-record celebration of classic cars, community, and the Mother Road. We’re calling on passionate, dependable volunteers to help bring this historic event to life as Route Captains, Cruise Ambassadors, and Registration & Vendor Ambassadors.

Whether you’re leading a section of the route, welcoming guests and drivers, or helping participants get checked in and ready to roll, your role is essential to the success of this record-setting experience. If you enjoy teamwork, high energy, and being part of something unforgettable, we invite you to join the crew behind the chrome. Step in, lend a hand, and help Tulsa make history!

What You’ll Receive as a Volunteer
As a thank-you for being part of this historic, world-record attempt, all approved volunteers will receive a special package to commemorate their role in making history, including:

🏁 Official Volunteer Certificate recognizing your participation in the Guinness World-Record Attempt
🏁 Commemorative Route 66 Capital Cruise Sunglasses
🏁 Official Volunteer T-Shirt to wear with pride on parade day
🏁 Volunteer Swag Bag filled with fun, useful goodies

Head to www.CAPITALOFROUTE66.COM and scroll down the page to register!