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Tulsa City Council approved putting a hotel tax increase proposal to voters in 2026, raising the tax from 5% to 9.9%. The revenue would support maintenance at the BOK Center and Arvest Convention Center.

The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market will be held in Lagos from 13 to 15 September 2026, uniting African tour operators from East and West Africa for the second African Tour Operators’ Summit. The summit focuses on leveraging the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations, hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, to promote intra-African tourism and travel package development.

ITB Americas 2026 ran from November 10-12, selling 70% of its exhibition space four months ahead. The event connected 5,000 professionals from over 42 countries, including Mexico as the official partner.