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Tourism There’s no better place in the southwest to locate your hotel
or hospitality business than Tempe, Arizona.
Tempe, located in the center of the Phoenix metropolitan area, boasts about
330 days of sunshine a year. To take advantage of the great weather, the
city created a pedestrian-friendly downtown and amenities for copious
outdoor activities. Visit the many parks or enjoy sports such as golfing,
rowing, kayaking, or biking on 150 miles of bike trails. Experience a
variety of American and ethnic restaurants or the city’s first-class special
events.
Tempe is an attractive destination for both leisure and business travelers.
Over the past year, Tempe consistently enjoys the highest hotel occupancy in
the state, according to research by Warnick and Co. and Smith Travel
Research.
Part of Tempe’s appeal is its convenient location. Tempe is just minutes
from Sky Harbor International Airport and is accessible by three major
freeways. The hotels in the main corridors, located near downtown Tempe and
Arizona Mills, are all within five minutes of shopping, dining and
entertainment, making them the perfect spot for a getaway.
Tempe Town Lake is the area’s premiere spot for regional events, including
the Way Out West Oktoberfest, the Desert Sprints
Regatta, the New Year’s Eve Block Party and the Tempe Music Festival.
Tempe enjoys an influx of tourists during the Insight Bowl, the Spring and Fall Festivals of the Arts and World Champion
Anaheim Angels spring training. Tempe’s corporate environment and Arizona
State University ensure that a solid base of both conference attendees and
individual clients visit often.
Tempe is represented at more than 25 trade shows and sales missions a year
by the Tempe Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB). The Tempe CVB actively
pursues bringing leisure, business and tour groups to Tempe. It also
promotes Tempe through regional and national advertising and public
relations efforts. Call (480) 894-8158 for details.
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