“Tulsa has had great success attracting premier event business thanks to our incredible venues, attractions and hotel options, and the addition of this new hotel will be a true game-changer for the city,” said Renee McKenney, SVP, tourism, Tulsa Regional Chamber and president, Tulsa Regional Tourism. “Adding this hotel to our skyline makes our city even more attractive and competitive to large-scale businesses, meetings and conventions, and will further solidify Tulsa as a true international destination for business and leisure travelers alike.”
Three firms are currently competing to win the contract to design a new anchor hotel that will make hosting events in Tulsa more attractive by providing additional rooms in the city for both business and leisure visitors. The developer of the $390 million project should be chosen in June, with groundbreaking currently slated for 2026.
The hotel is projected to significantly boost Tulsa’s economy, drawing more overnight visitors who will spend in local restaurants, shops, and attractions outside meeting hours. That spending is projected to add to the more than $327 million impact events have annually on the local community.
“Adding a new, anchor hotel connected to the Arvest Convention Center to our already thriving downtown continues Tulsa’s upward momentum and is the latest example of the forward-thinking spirit for which our city is known,” said Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols. “I’m excited to watch as this project continues to progress and see the impact it will make on our local economy.”
The hotel will connect to the 275,000-sq.-ft. Arvest Business Convention Center which recently underwent a name change due to a new 10-year licensing agreement with Arvest Bank.
“Arvest Bank could not be prouder to have our name on Tulsa’s world-class convention center, and connecting a new, state-of-the-art anchor hotel will only further elevate Tulsa’s downtown,” said Kirk Hays, Arvest Bank regional executive, Northwest region. “At Arvest, we want to be a community growth engine for Tulsa and the surrounding region, and this hotel will make sure Arvest Convention Center and Tulsa remain a premier meeting destination for years to come.”
Keller Taylor, VP, Arvest Convention Center, added, “The advancement of the convention center hotel project is a pivotal moment for Tulsa’s meetings and events landscape. With this critical piece in place, we will significantly enhance our ability to attract major conventions, trade shows and corporate events. The new hotel will elevate and expand the capabilities of the Arvest Convention Center, enabling us to host a broader range of events throughout the week and deliver an even more dynamic, first-class ex
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