A record 25 million visitors traveled to the city last year, driving $2.9 billion in spending, supporting more than 36,000 jobs and generating $396 million in state and local tax revenue, according to a new economic impact report commissioned by Visit Oklahoma City.
For many people, tourism begins with a vacation, a convention or a weekend getaway. For Oklahoma City, every visit strengthens our economy by supporting local businesses, creating jobs and building our community.
Professional soccer's return to Oklahoma City now has a new identity — one rooted in the city's culture as much as the sport itself.
As Oklahoma City continues to attract major sporting events, conventions and visitors from around the world, Shaun Yates is helping shape the city's next chapter. Recently promoted to senior vice president of tourism development for Visit Oklahoma City, the tourism division of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, Yates now leads the organization's efforts to grow one of the region's key economic drivers.
Oklahoma City will welcome thousands of veterans from across the country in 2032 after being selected to host the American Legion National Convention, a milestone that underscores the city's growing reputation as a destination for major national meetings and events.
Momentum continues to build around Oklahoma City's future professional soccer club as Echo Investment Capital announced that three nationally recognized athletes have joined the club's ownership group.
Oklahoma City travelers will soon have a convenient opportunity to complete the final step of the Global Entry enrollment process without leaving the metro.
Regional leaders gathered in June at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum for the Greater Oklahoma City Partnership's quarterly meeting, where discussions focused on economic development activity, legislative priorities and the growing role tourism plays in strengthening communities across central Oklahoma.
