Arizona Meeting & Event Planning City Guide

Meeting and event planning in Arizona is concentrated in the metropolitan areas of Phoenix and Tucson, which are world-renowned for golf, spa and Indian gaming resorts. (Phoenix meeting and event planning locations comprise Scottsdale, Tempe and Mesa.) When meeting and event planning in Arizona, planners should be aware that venues are most popular in winter and spring; prices are often deeply discounted in summer months.

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  • Corpus Christi, TX

    MEET Corpus Christi where the welcome is warm and the Texas sized hospitality is large enough for any group. Luxury meets affordability with group rates, guided tours, hotels, attractions, restaurants and entertainment on our sandy shores.

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  • Phoenix, AZ

    Southwest character and urban sophistication meld perfectly in Greater Phoenix, where cowboys, mountains and the kind of cacti most people only see in cartoons share a sun-burnished landscape with resorts, golf courses, fashion parks, museums, and sports venues worthy of America’s biggest events.

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  • Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson

    The hotel offers 398 newly renovated guest rooms, including 26 suites, each with private terrace - some offering fireplaces and Jacuzzis. The hotel also offers 37,000 square feet of flexible function space accommodating groups up to 1,000.

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Arizona Meeting Destinations

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix event planning and meeting doesn’t lack choices. From the mountainous Sonoran Desert to the vibrant Copper Square district, Phoenix offers a myriad of options.

Hotels597
Total Sleeping Rooms72,898
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)		1,000
Convention Ctr Space-

Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale, AZ

Scottsdale is a vibrant desert city with year-round sunshine; here, meeting and event planning include the exclusive Gainey Ranch Golf Club and the luxurious Phoenician golf resort.

Hotels70
Total Sleeping Rooms14,000
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)		-
Convention Ctr Space-

Tucson, AZ

Tucson, AZ

Those planning meeting and events in the cosmopolitan Tucson can enjoy sunny skies at the famous Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum or the Tucson Botanical Gardens.

Hotels189
Total Sleeping Rooms17,243
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)		610
Convention Ctr Space-

Yuma, AZ

Yuma, AZ

The largest city in Arizona outside of the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas, Yuma is conveniently located halfway between San Diego and Phoenix. Surrounded by beautiful desert, Yuma event venues comprise a host of historic and natural attractions.

Hotels30
Total Sleeping Rooms3,149
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)		-
Convention Ctr Space-

Cave Creek, AZ

Cave Creek, AZ

Cave Creek, a small city in Arizona’s Sonoran Desert, is known for Hopi Native-American artifacts; meeting and event planning includes interesting choices like the Horny Toad Restaurant.

Hotels4
Total Sleeping Rooms700
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)		-
Convention Ctr Space-

Chandler, AZ

Chandler, AZ

Chandler, a satellite city of Phoenix, has an annual Ostrich Festival; meeting and event planning choices include Chandler Tennis Center and Chandler Center for the Arts.

Hotels22
Total Sleeping Rooms3,131
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)		-
Convention Ctr Space-

Downtown Phoenix, AZ

Downtown Phoenix, AZ

A sprawling desert city with year-round sunshine, Downtown Phoenix is convenient for planning meetings and events. A light rail system zips guests between hotels and venues such as Phoenix Art Museum and Chase Field.

Hotels10
Total Sleeping Rooms3,000
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)		-
Convention Ctr Space-

Fountain Hills, AZ

Fountain Hills, AZ

In the foothills of the McDowell Mountains, with a 500-foot-high fountain, Arizona's Fountain Hills is a serene and special setting for planning meetings and events. It's just 20 miles northeast of Phoenix.

Hotels5
Total Sleeping Rooms435
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)		-
Convention Ctr Space-

Glendale, AZ

Glendale, AZ

Sports-mad Glendale is a novel option for planning meetings and events in Phoenix. This northwest suburb of Arizona's capital offers group stadium tours and the Manor at Catlin Court, an elegant venue in a 1917 church.

Hotels11
Total Sleeping Rooms1,249
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)		-
Convention Ctr Space-

Mesa, AZ

Mesa, AZ

Those planning meetings and events in Mesa can choose from full-service event facilities and unique venues like an aircraft museum and a serene and peaceful lake ranch in Arizona’s third-largest city.

Hotels37
Total Sleeping Rooms4,244
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)		-
Convention Ctr Space-

Sedona, AZ

Sedona, AZ

Spectacular natural beauty, rich Native-American culture, and world-class meeting and event planning venues, Sedona is home to the premier Enchantment Resort and the historic Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village.

Hotels22
Total Sleeping Rooms1,594
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)		-
Convention Ctr Space-

Tempe, AZ

Tempe, AZ

Tempe offers meeting and event planning amidst pedestrian-friendly streets, diverse cultural amenities, and convenient airport access. For abundant natural beauty, make reservations at Tempe's Desert Botanical Garden.

Hotels38
Total Sleeping Rooms4,863
Sleeping Rooms
(Single Hotel)		-
Convention Ctr Space-

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