Tulsa City Council approved sending a hotel tax hike from 5% to 9.9% to the November ballot. Funds will support repairs at BOK and Arvest Convention Centers and enhance tourism efforts.
On July 24, 2026, 15 US airports were under FAA delay programmes with 22 total programs. San Francisco International had the highest peak average delay at 67 minutes.
The 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market will host the second African Tour Operators’ Summit in Lagos from 13-15 September 2026. The summit aims to develop tourism linked to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.