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U.S. Travel Answer Sheet - Facts About a Leading American Industry That's More than Just Fun!

Travel and tourism is one of America’s largest industries

Generated $2.3 trillion in economic output, with $990.3 billion spent directly by domestic and international travelers that spurred an additional $1.3 trillion in other industries.
Directly generated $157.8 billion in tax revenue for local, state and federal governments.
Each U.S. household would pay $1,250 more in taxes without the tax revenue generated by the travel and tourism industry.
Direct spending on leisure travel by domestic and international travelers totaled $683.1 billion in 2016.

Travel and tourism is one of America’s largest employers

Supported 15.3 million jobs, including 8.6 million directly in the travel industry and 6.7 million in other industries.
1 out of every 9 jobs in the U.S. depends on travel and tourism.
Generated $248.2 billion in payroll for those employed directly in U.S. travel.
Travel is among the top 10 industries in 49 states and D.C. in terms of employment.

*Source: U.S. Travel Association

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Hospitality Day & A Tasteful Affair Legislative Reception

01.09.20

The hospitality industry is the driving force in Oklahoma’s economy, generating enormous tax revenues, providing jobs for hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans, and giving time and money back to their communities. At the same time, it’s vital that we maintain good relations with legislators so that our perspective on various bills and issues is given thoughtful consideration.

PEOSH Updates

10.08.19

The Public Employee Occupational Safety & Health (PEOSH) notice for Oklahoma has been updated with a poster revision. Click the link below to view a PDF of the update. You can also find this update on our website.

Lt. Governor's Travel & Tourism Summits

11.30.-1

The Oklahoma Travel Industry Association will partner with Lt. Governor Matt Pinnell to produce the 2019 Lt. Governor's Travel & Tourism Summits, which will be held around the state. Each half-day program provides tourism education featuring speakers covering a range of topics on best practices to promote tourism in your region, and includes a townhall-type discussion by the Lt. Governor on tourism development in each of the areas visited around the state.

Photos from our annual Oklahoma Conference on Tourism & Redbud Awards

11.30.-1

Our annual Oklahoma Conference on Tourism & Redbud Awards was a success! These events help the tourism industry work together to grow our attractions and communities. Click the link below to view more photos from our events!