THE FLAVOR OF THE SOUTHWEST

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Ifyou’re looking to provide attendees with the ability to go beyond the ballroom and get outside into wide-open spaces, then look no further than Tucson, Arizona. Surrounded by five mountain ranges and bordered by Saguaro National Park and Coronado National Forest, this desert oasis offers unlimited hiking, biking, and outdoor activities in warm sunshine. Plus, many Tucson-area resorts and hotels feature exceptional outdoor spaces that showcase the stunning landscapes of the Sonoran Desert as a backdrop for meetings and events. While Tucson is known as a resplendent resort destination, you’ll also find several new hotels in the downtown area that perfectly complement the renovated and expanded Tucson Convention Center.

Accommodations And Venues

Tucson’s wide range of accommodations provides planners with plenty of options. When it comes to resorts, you’ll find the high-end brands you know and trust. Or, for something a little different, Tucson boasts destination spas, guest ranches, and boutique hotels that provide entirely unique experiences. The city also offers off-site venues and activities to keep things interesting for attendees. Saddle up for a sunset horseback ride or visit worldrenowned attractions like the ArizonaSonora Desert Museum and the Pima Air & Space Museum.

City Of Gastronomy

Known for its borderlands culture and extraordinary cuisine, Tucson is the first United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) City of Gastronomy in the U.S. and one of the best places for Mexican food north of the border. Try the legendary Sonoran Style Hot Dog from El Güero Canelo or a locally sourced loaf of bread from Baker Don Guerra at Barrio Bread, both of which have won the prestigious James Beard award for culinary excellence.

Easy Access

Tucson’s air services continue to grow, with new service being added regularly. Now, Tucson International Airport offers nonstop service from 21 destination airports in the U.S. and Canada on seven airlines, with convenient one-stop connections that provide access to more than 310 cities around the world.

Planner Incentives

Visit Tucson’s award-winning incentives are hard to pass up. The You Fly, We Buy promotion offers complementary round-trip airfare for a qualified request for proposal (RFP). The Master Account Credit lets planners earn up to $5,000 toward their hotel master account, and the Destination Downtown incentive offers a similar credit, but to your convention center master account.