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Oklahoma City celebra un hito récord en el turismo impactando la economía

Oklahoma City celebra un hito récord en el turismo impactando la economía

OKLAHOMA CITY — El turismo en Oklahoma City alcanzó un nuevo hito, ya que 25 millones de visitantes anuales generaron un impacto económico total récord de 4.800 millones de dólares en toda el área metropolitana. Según un estudio exhaustivo publicado por Tourism Economics, el volumen de gasto de los visitantes creció un 3,5 por ciento, con un gasto promedio de 7,9 millones de dólares diarios en Oklahoma City, un claro reflejo del creciente atractivo de la ciudad, sus comodidades modernas y su espíritu acogedor. 

 

"Alcanzar 4.800 millones de dólares en impacto económico es algo de lo que toda nuestra ciudad debería estar orgullosa", dijo Christy Gillenwater, presidenta y directora ejecutiva de la Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. "Más allá de los grandes números, esto realmente va de personas. Cuando los visitantes deciden invertir su tiempo y dinero en Oklahoma City, están ayudando a apoyar a nuestros negocios locales, creando oportunidades para nuestros vecinos e invirtiendo directamente en los servicios cotidianos que hacen de OKC un lugar tan estupendo para vivir." 

 

Impacto económico en los sectores empresariales locales 

Mucho más allá de las cifras de alto nivel, estas cifras cuentan la historia de los fondos de visitantes externos que han fortalecido activamente la columna vertebral de la comunidad. El gasto de los visitantes fluye directamente a las tiendas locales, sosteniendo los negocios locales y ayudando a asegurar los salarios para los trabajadores locales. 

 

Mientras que las excursiones de un día atrajeron a 16,5 millones de visitantes, las pernoctaciones representaron 8,4 millones de visitantes y generaron el 56 por ciento de todo el gasto directo. Esta dinámica combinación de excursionistas regionales y huéspedes de estancia prolongada impulsó los distritos de toda la ciudad, generando 775 millones de dólares en restauración y 631 millones en gasto minorista. Al mismo tiempo, la creciente demanda hotelera elevó el gasto en alojamiento un 6,1 por ciento hasta los 522 millones de dólares, lo que pone de manifiesto en el creciente estatus de Oklahoma City como destino preferido para escapadas, convenciones y grandes eventos. En conjunto, la economía turística sostenía con orgullo 36.142 empleos locales, representando 1 de cada 20 empleos en toda la comunidad. 

 

"La gente de todo el país está mirando Oklahoma City con ojos completamente nuevos y realmente se están enamorando de lo que experimentan", dijo Shaun Yates, vicepresidente senior de desarrollo turístico de Visit Oklahoma City. "Dar la bienvenida a 25 millones de visitantes da a Oklahoma City 25 millones de oportunidades para causar una primera impresión. Ya sea que los viajeros vengan para una convención nacional, un gran evento deportivo o una escapada de fin de semana, la energía moderna de nuestra ciudad, sus atracciones únicas y la auténtica hospitalidad dejan una impresión duradera que les hace volver. El visitante de ocio o asistente a convenciones de hoy a menudo se convierte en el inversor empresarial, recluta corporativo o nuevo residente del mañana." 

 

Alivio fiscal directo para hogares de Oklahoma City 

El orgullo por estas cifras se extiende a todos los hogares de la ciudad. Más allá de los ingresos totales, la economía de visitantes generó directamente más de 664 millones de dólares en ingresos gubernamentales totales, incluidos 396 millones en impuestos estatales y locales generados específicamente por el turismo.

 

Esto significa que los visitantes ayudan directamente a financiar los servicios públicos, la infraestructura y los parques de los que los residentes disfrutan a diario. Sin ingresos fiscales generados por los visitantes, cada hogar de Oklahoma City tendría que gravar 1.412 dólares adicionales anuales para mantener los servicios municipales, infraestructuras y programas de seguridad pública existentes. 

 

En última instancia, estos resultados récord refuerzan que cuando Oklahoma City invierte en su experiencia de destino, toda la comunidad comparte el dividendo.

 

ENGLISH:

Oklahoma City celebrates record tourism milestone in economic impact

OKLAHOMA CITY — Tourism in Oklahoma City reached a new milestone as 25 million annual visitors generated a record $4.8 billion in total economic impact across the metro area. According to a comprehensive study released by Tourism Economics, visitor spending volume grew 3.5 percent, with visitor spending totaling an average of $7.9 million per day in Oklahoma City, a clear reflection of the city’s growing appeal, modern amenities and welcoming spirit. 

 

“Reaching $4.8 billion in economic impact is something our entire city should be proud of,” said Christy Gillenwater, president and CEO of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. “Beyond the big numbers, this is really about people. When visitors choose to spend their time and money in Oklahoma City, they’re helping support our local businesses, creating opportunities for our neighbors and directly investing in the everyday services that make OKC such a great place to live.” 

 

Economic Impact Across Local Business Sectors 

Far beyond high-level figures, these numbers tell a story of outside visitor dollars actively strengthening the backbone of the community. Visitor spending flows directly into local storefronts, sustaining local businesses and helping secure paychecks for local workers. 

 

While day trips brought 16.5 million visitors, overnight stays accounted for 8.4 million visitors and generated 56 percent of all direct spending. This dynamic combination of regional day-trippers and extended stay guests energized districts across the city, driving $775 million in dining and $631 million in retail spending. At the same time, surging hotel demand pushed lodging spending up 6.1 percent to $522 million, highlighting Oklahoma City's rising status as a destination of choice for getaways, conventions and major events. Together, the visitor economy proudly sustained 36,142 local jobs, representing 1 in every 20 jobs across the community. 

 

"People around the country are looking at Oklahoma City with brand-new eyes, and they are genuinely falling in love with what they experience," said Shaun Yates, senior vice president of tourism development for Visit Oklahoma City. “Welcoming 25 million visitors gives Oklahoma City 25 million opportunities to make a first impression. Whether travelers are coming in for a national convention, a major sporting event or a weekend getaway, our city's modern energy, unique attractions and genuine hospitality leave a lasting impression that keeps them coming back. Today’s leisure visitor or convention attendee often becomes tomorrow’s business investor, corporate recruit or new resident.” 

 

Direct Tax Relief for Oklahoma City Households

The pride in these numbers extends to every household in the city. Beyond overall revenue, the visitor economy directly generated over $664 million in total government revenue, including $396 million in state and local taxes generated specifically by tourism. 

 

This means visitors are directly helping fund the public services, infrastructure and parks that residents enjoy daily. Without visitor-generated tax revenues, each Oklahoma City household would have to be taxed an additional $1,412 annually to maintain existing city services, infrastructure and public safety programs. 

 

Ultimately, these record-setting results reinforce that when Oklahoma City invests in its destination experience, the entire community shares the dividend. 

The Tourism Economics report is based on data from the 2025 calendar year. 

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