Topic: Tourism
Tourism - 07.18.2011
Will Rogers tracks increase in travelers over last year
Over three and a half percent increase from last year reported
by Dylan Smith
Those departing Oklahoma City this summer may need to prepare for longer lines at Will Rogers World Airport due to a spike in travelers. Read more
Tourism - 07.26.2011
Management company takes over downtown Sheraton
Raleigh-Durham, N.C.-based hotel management company Concord Hospitality
has signed a contract to manage the 395-room Sheraton Oklahoma City, One
N. Broadway, company officials reported July 25. Read more
Tourism - 08.24.2011
AAA predicts fewer Oklahomans to travel over Labor Day
Economic uncertainty cited as chief factor.
by OKCBiz Staff
AAA forecasts 31.5 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from
home during the Labor Day holiday weekend, a 2.4 percent decrease from
the 32.3 million people who traveled one year ago. Read more
Construction - 08.29.2011
Deep-fried revenue
Additional renovations to State Fair Park have been moved toward the front of the MAPS 3 timeline
Deep-fried butter won’t be the only new thing at the Oklahoma State
Fair this year. State Fair Park President and CEO Tim O’Toole says that
since 2005, the park has undergone $70 million in renovations designed
to attract and retain business year-round. Read more
Tourism - 09.07.2011
Airport plans new, re-branded stores
by OKCBiz Staff
Five stores, two with a distinctly Oklahoma flair,
are planned for Will Rogers World Airport. The existing newsstand and gift
stores will close Sept. 7 and undergo a $1.7 million renovation. The project is
a joint partnership between The Paradies Shops, a national airport retailer,
and its local partner, Kambers Gifts and Luggage. Work is set for completion by
Thanksgiving. Read more
Tourism - 10.24.2011
Tourism generates $6.2 billion impact on Oklahoma
Industry employed 74,900 last year.
Tourism - 02.24.2012
Sign language
Norman officials implement study to determine best avenue for wayfinding project
When Stephen Koranda accepted the position of executive director of the
Norman Convention & Visitors Bureau three years ago, it always
amazed him that people would stop by and say how hard it was to find
them. Read more
Tourism - 06.26.2012
Hotel completes multi-million dollar renovation
by okcBIZ Staff
Embassy Suites Oklahoma City-Will
Rogers World Airport recently completed a $5.5 million renovation.
The 236-suite hotel, 1815 S. Meridian, has combined upscale amenities
with a Western feel. Read more
Tourism - 06.26.2012
AAA expects strong holiday travel around July 4
by okcBIZ Staff
AAA predicts a busy travel weekend around the July 4 holiday both nationwide and in Oklahoma.
Read more
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