Phoenix at a Glance Phoenix
Phoenix features a convention center with contiguous exhibit space, meeting hotels across downtown and resort districts, and outdoor-capable venues ideal for trainings, expos, and recognition events. Airport proximity and straightforward transit simplify logistics. Venues provide modern AV, hybrid-ready bandwidth, and flexible floorplans that support multi-track education and product demos.
With seasonal variety and pricing options, planners can optimize sourcing while delivering strong attendee experiences. To better understand the hospitality and event landscape in Phoenix, here’s a quick overview of key hotel and convention statistics that highlight the city's capacity and scale.
Phoenix at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 173.45
Average meal cost
USD NaN
Largest hotel
1,003 rooms
Total hotels
560
Total rooms
72,379
Number of convention centers
1
Convention center space
900,000 sq. ft.
Largest convention room
312,500 sq. ft.
Highlights of Phoenix
1. New Developments That Elevate Every Meeting
As the fifth-largest city in the U.S. and a top ten convention destination, Phoenix continues to
expand with new hotels, modernized venues and mixed-use developments reshaping the
skyline. The city’s hotel pipeline is at a 10-year high, with thousands of rooms across dozens of
properties.
2. Easy Arrivals and Effortless Connections
With Sky Harbor International Airport just 10 minutes from downtown, Phoenix ranks among the most globally connected destinations in the West. With nonstop service to more than 130 domestic & 26 international cities, including new routes from Air France, China Airlines and STARLUX Airlines.
3. Room to Connect
Plan unforgettable gatherings at unique spaces like the Desert Botanical Garden,
Canyon on Third (Phoenix Convention Center's outdoor event space, with 80,000 square feet),
Chase Field or heritage-rich venues such as Corona Ranch and Rawhide Event Center.
4. A Walkable Downtown That Works for Meetings
Downtown Phoenix blends safety, sophistication and energy. More than $5 billion in recent
investment has shaped a walkable, welcoming core filled with meeting spaces, new hotels and
entertainment districts.
1. New Developments That Elevate Every Meeting
As the fifth-largest city in the U.S. and a top ten convention destination, Phoenix continues to
expand with new hotels, modernized venues and mixed-use developments reshaping the
skyline. The city’s hotel pipeline is at a 10-year high, with thousands of rooms across dozens of
properties.
2. Easy Arrivals and Effortless Connections
With Sky Harbor International Airport just 10 minutes from downtown, Phoenix ranks among the most globally connected destinations in the West. With nonstop service to more than 130 domestic & 26 international cities, including new routes from Air France, China Airlines and STARLUX Airlines.
3. Room to Connect
Plan unforgettable gatherings at unique spaces like the Desert Botanical Garden,
Canyon on Third (Phoenix Convention Center's outdoor event space, with 80,000 square feet),
Chase Field or heritage-rich venues such as Corona Ranch and Rawhide Event Center.
Popular Destinations
Popular Convention Centers
In some cities a giant concrete box passes for a convention center. Not in Phoenix.
Inspired by the red-rock walls and turquoise waters of the Grand Canyon, the Phoenix Convention Center is one of the most beautiful and sophisticated convention centers in the United States. Its interconnected campus includes three ballrooms, 99 meeting/breakout rooms, a 2,300-seat performance hall and an Executive Conference Center.
The award-winning catering staff at the Phoenix Convention Center can feed 360 people every eight minutes, and its bright and airy food court features five themed eateries.
Inspired by the red-rock walls and turquoise waters of the Grand Canyon, the Phoenix Convention Center is one of the most beautiful and sophisticated convention centers in the United States. Its interconnected campus includes three ballrooms, 99 meeting/breakout rooms, a 2,300-seat performance hall and an Executive Conference Center.
The award-winning catering staff at the Phoenix Convention Center can feed 360 people every eight minutes, and its bright and airy food court features five themed eateries.
Convention center space
251000 sq. ft.
Largest room space
123500 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
502500 sq. ft.
In some cities a giant concrete box passes for a convention center. Not in Phoenix.
Inspired by the red-rock walls and turquoise waters of the Grand Canyon, the Phoenix Convention Center is one of the most beautiful and sophisticated convention centers in the United States. Its interconnected campus includes three ballrooms, 99 meeting/breakout rooms, a 2,300-seat performance hall and an Executive Conference Center.
The award-winning catering staff at the Phoenix Convention Center can feed 360 people every eight minutes, and its bright and airy food court features five themed eateries.
Inspired by the red-rock walls and turquoise waters of the Grand Canyon, the Phoenix Convention Center is one of the most beautiful and sophisticated convention centers in the United States. Its interconnected campus includes three ballrooms, 99 meeting/breakout rooms, a 2,300-seat performance hall and an Executive Conference Center.
The award-winning catering staff at the Phoenix Convention Center can feed 360 people every eight minutes, and its bright and airy food court features five themed eateries.
Convention center space
251000 sq. ft.
Largest room space
123500 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
502500 sq. ft.