At the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, good news is that convention bookings are up, even in a down economy. But it’s better news seeing Oklahoma City top the charts in booking activity and having those bragging rights published by USA Today.
USA Today reported that Oklahoma City has seen the highest increase – about 80 percent – in the number of planners’ requests for convention and meeting proposals here. They also reported rave reviews from the American Choral Directors Association of its national convention last month. Executive director Tim Sharp said the city was a great host and about 40 percent less expensive than the 2008 host, Miami, Fla.
The future also looks good, with upcoming events including a national Harley-Davidson rally expected to draw thousands to Oklahoma City.
“Our future bookings are up through the third quarter, and we’re about 25,000 room nights ahead of where we were the same time last year,” said Mike Carrier, director of the Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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