September 5, 2023
Sometimes, you can't beat a big city. With high expectations pushing planners to design can’t-miss events, many are looking to the benefits of urban destinations, from amenities and attractions to hi-tech and haute cuisine, large venues and lodging variety, multiple flights, and mass transit.
February 25, 2023
Visit Oklahoma City (Visit OKC) has added three new staff members to the team to support the sports and convention demand for the destination.
February 13, 2023
Convention centers are transforming into destinations. No longer merely gathering spaces, facilities are redesigning and redefining to fit the needs of today’s tech-savvy, environmentally-conscious population.
January 12, 2023
With rising airfares, continued flight disruptions, and lingering health concerns, many attendees are sticking closer to home, leaving drive-in markets on the road to continued success.
October 14, 2022
Here’s a roundup of some of the new and refreshed Southern properties that are dressed to impress.
February 16, 2022
Throughout the pandemic downturn, centers spent the last two years outfitting their venues for the future, with virtual event technology, comfortable outdoor spaces, and customized health and safety features.
January 21, 2021
Zac Craig has been named new president of the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau, operated by the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber.
“Zac brings the right combination of skills to this position,” explained Roy Williams, CCE, chamber president and CEO. “First, he is an Oklahoma native and …
January 5, 2021
Construction of the $288 million Oklahoma City Convention Center is complete after more than a decade of planning.
June 25, 2020
Mike Carrier, president of the Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB), has announced his retirement after a 35-year career.
January 9, 2020
Oklahoma City's new $288-million convention center is slated to open for business in late 2020. Said to be the largest single construction project in the city’s history, the MAPS 3 Downtown Convention Center will replace the city’s current convention center.
