Tulsa Route 66 Commission Launches New Campaign To Attract Visitors

A new campaign encouraging people to shop and dine at different stores on Route 66 through Tulsa is set to begin this weekend. The series is called “Shop 66 Saturday’s,” and is organized by the Tulsa Route 66 Commission.

Ken Busby, Director of the Tulsa Route 66 Commission, said the campaign comes at a time when many businesses are starting to rebound after the pandemic. He said the goal is to boost economic development and is a part of a bigger effort to preserve and revitalize Route 66 through Tulsa.

Businesses along the route will take part each in its own way, including food, arts and shops. Organizers are hopeful people will travel and spend time in the area as travel begins to increase.

“Those who managed to hold on, who were closed for a while but are now reopening, we just want to remind folks that they’re back,” said Busby. “They need our support because they are part of the fiber of our community.

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