As we reflect on 2025, Oklahoma City experienced more than our fair share of newness, including the opening of OKANA Indoor Resort & Waterpark, the first season of the OKC Comets, Perle Mesta and a stunning renovation of the Skirvin Hilton, plus the Lively Hotel and a bevy of stylish dining and retail options at the OAK
Visit Oklahoma City is inviting local businesses and hospitality professionals to take part in its free OKC Insider Destination Training program. The goal is to give anyone who interacts with visitors the confidence and tools to share what OKC has to offer.
Originally an industrial and warehouse district, Bricktown has transformed over the last few decades into one of Oklahoma City’s most visited neighborhoods.
Oklahoma City’s tourism economy reached record levels in 2024, according to a new report by the Tourism Economics group within Oxford Economics. The study found that 24.5 million visitors came to OKC last year, driving $2.8 billion in direct spending and fueling a total economic impact of $4.6 billion.
Visit OKC is the official destination marketing organization for the Greater OKC region, promoting the city as a top destination for conventions, sports and leisure travel. Through targeted sales and marketing, Visit OKC aims to raise the city’s national profile.
This fall, GiANT Worldwide, a local leadership consultancy, will host its first national meeting in Oklahoma City.
Tourism is a key part of Oklahoma City’s growth, and Visit OKC works to make sure visitors have clear, useful tools to plan their stay and feel welcome. Its efforts help draw more visitors, support local businesses and share what the city has to offer.
At the beginning of each year, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s board of directors adopts a set of comprehensive Legislative Priorities that address key issues impacting economic development. From February through May, the Chamber’s Government Relations team was intensively engaged at the State Capitol fighting for policies that strengthen Oklahoma’s business climate.
