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A Package Deal (Flagstaff)

Arizona's sun-splashed vistas come with an array of meetings venues, sumptuous accommodations plus an all-you-can-do menu for fun.

Situated high up in the cool forest about two hours' drive from Phoenix, Flagstaff is a historic railroad town surrounded by peaks.

A Package Deal (Tempe)

Arizona's sun-splashed vistas come with an array of meetings venues, sumptuous accommodations plus an all-you-can-do menu for fun.

As the home of Arizona State University (ASU), Tempe is a young town with a vibrant nightlife in its Mill Avenue District of over 100 restaurants and shops within six blocks.

All Different Angles

The search for Arizona’s hidden and not-so-hidden treasures amid the desert will give you a new perspective on your meetings.

With a population of more than 1.3 million, Phoenix is the fifth largest population center in the country—and it certainly lives up to its big-city reputation with some of the finest meeting facilities around.

All Different Angles

The search for Arizona’s hidden and not-so-hidden treasures amid the desert will give you a new perspective on your meetings.

With a population of more than 1.3 million, Phoenix is the fifth largest population center in the country—and it certainly lives up to its big-city reputation with some of the finest meeting facilities around.

Amazing Grace

From its booming capital to its rural oases, Arizona is a planner pleaser

Picture your next meeting in Arizona. Is your group winding down a rocky trail on horseback, the gaping expanse of the Grand Canyon spreading open ahead?

Desert Bloom

Tucson is the crossroads of teeming desert life, panoramic vistas and authentic southwestern culture

The moment your eyes sweep from the top of a towering saguaro cactus down to the strange, pig-like creature trotting by your feet, you know you’re not in a place that lends itself to stereotype.

Lake Havasu City, Arizona (All Different Angles)

The search for Arizona’s hidden and not-so-hidden treasures amid the desert will give you a new perspective on your meetings.

Internationally recognized as the home of the London Bridge, Lake Havasu City is a growing meetings destination—best suited for small to midsize meetings—with lots to see and do. The city also hosts 25 hotel and resort properties and more than 2,500 guest rooms ranging from economy to luxurious.

Mesa, Arizona

The search for Arizona’s hidden and not-so-hidden treasures amid the desert will give you a new perspective on your meetings.

With nearby ghost towns, haywagon rides and river rafting on the Salt River as some of your recreation options, you won’t be at a loss for things to do in Mesa during your meeting.

Scottsdale, Arizona (All Different Angles)

The search for Arizona’s hidden and not-so-hidden treasures amid the desert will give you a new perspective on your meetings.

While enjoying big-city perks, Scottsdale also prides itself on small-town features, like friendly service and one of the lowest crime rates in the country for a city its size.

Snapshot: SEDONA, AZ

Inspiration in Red Rock Country

You don’t have to possess a painter’s eye to appreciate the sheer physical beauty of Sedona, a small, 19-square-mile city tucked into the mouth of Oak Creek Canyon in northern Arizona.

The Meteoric Rise of Greater Phoenix

THE VALLEY OF THE SUN CONTINUES TO ADD DAZZLE TO ITS APPEAL

A bird of ancient myth, the phoenix was said to live in the desert and to rise, reborn in youth and freshness, from a pyre of ashes. 

Tucson, Arizona (All Different Angles)

The search for Arizona’s hidden and not-so-hidden treasures amid the desert will give you a new perspective on your meetings.

Occupying a 190-square-mile radius, Tucson embodies a true southwestern spirit, combining a rich Spanish, Native American and cowboy heritage—which no doubt will be a part of any meeting here.

Valley of the Sun (Phoenix)

The ancient and the modern intertwine to make this familiar locale the Next Place to explore.

The Valley of the Sun sounds like the center of a lost empire. In many respects it was, but Phoenix was built right on top.

Valley of the Sun (Scottsdale)

The ancient and the modern intertwine to make this familiar locale the

The Valley of the Sun sounds like the center of a lost empire. The very name denotes a place where an advanced but ancient people lived, dominating their neighbors for leagues around.