In Greater Palm Springs, attendees find themselves immersed in lush, colorful landscapes and mountain vistas that not only rejuvenate but inspire. Beneath swaying palm trees and boundless sunshine, an oasis emerges — a place where creativity and connectivity flourish, transforming every event into an extraordinary moment.
This isn’t a meetings mirage—it’s the reality of meeting in Greater Palm Springs. From a stress-free airport to team-building excursions amid whimsical Joshua trees to a sprawling 261,000-square-foot convention center, everything you need for a successful meeting is here.
A Seamless, Inspiring Arrival
Getting to Greater Palm Springs is as seamless as the experience that awaits you. A dozen airlines service Palm Springs International Airport (PSP), offering nonstop flights to 30+ cities and connections to more than 500 destinations worldwide. Once you land, the arrival experience only gets better. Named one of the Top 10 Most Stress-Free Airports in America by SmarterTravel.com, PSP welcomes travelers with fewer crowds, open-air terminals, and a relaxed atmosphere, setting the tone for the rest of your stay. Plus, recent renovations have introduced new locally inspired restaurants and retailers, so travelers feel immersed in the destination from the moment they land.
What’s New: Fresh Spaces & Experiences
From reimagined resorts to must-visit attractions, Greater Palm Springs is always evolving. The highly anticipated Thompson Palm Springs is now open, offering a fresh take on midcentury modern design, with 168 luxury guest rooms, a signature restaurant, an on-site Napa Valley tasting room, and two outdoor pools with stunning mountain views. Groups can also step into a new era of luxury at the rebranded Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas, where a $64 million renovation has refreshed guest rooms and meeting spaces and introduced two brand-new dining concepts.
For unique offsite experiences, attendees can ride the waves at the Palm Springs Surf Club, home to a state-of-the-art wave pool, lazy river, two restaurants, and private event space. Or they can learn about the region’s Native American heritage at the Agua Caliente Cultural Museum, which celebrates the Agua Caliente tribe’s history and culture, and The Spa at Séc-he, where ancient hot mineral spring waters provide the ultimate rejuvenation.
Sunny Spaces for Inspired Gatherings
Greater Palm Springs offers plenty of outdoor meeting spaces to soak up the year-round sunshine and beautiful views, with many properties featuring expansive patios, courtyards, and grassy lawns. Whether you’re networking poolside at the Omni Rancho Las Palmas, gathering next to a spectacular lake lined with palm trees at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa, soaking in mountain views on the 20,000-sq.-ft. Palm Springs Convention Center lawn, or meeting amidst 11 acres of olive trees and fragrant citrus groves at Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort & Spa, you’ll find inspiring outdoor spaces that elevate everyday events to idyllic experiences.
Beyond the Meeting: Unique Teambuilding & Activities
Greater Palm Springs also offers ways for groups to meet outside-the-box (with special emphasis on the outside element). Unique venues in the open air include:
- BMW Performance Center: Give your meeting a shot of adrenaline with high-speed laps around the track before or after meeting in one of their three luxurious meeting spaces.
- Empire Polo Club: Though best known as the home of Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, this sprawling venue can host a variety of special events (big and small) and scores major points for fun team-building activities like golf cart polo.
- The Living Desert Zoo & Gardens: Group animal encounters are a must at this wonderfully “wild” attraction, where a grand event space overlooking a new lion habitat is in the works.
- Palm Springs Aerial Tramway: Sometimes a change in latitude can allow teams to see things in a different light and connect in new ways. Hop aboard the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway and climb more than 8,500 feet to the top of the San Jacinto Mountains. Whether you plan a group hike or a private event in one of their banquet facilities, meetings here are always high level.
- Red Jeep Tours by Desert Adventures: The Jeep Riddle Rally & Scavenger Hunt with Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tours combines trivia with a tour of the San Andreas Fault for the ultimate team-building challenge. Businesses can also book private dinners and events at Metate Ranch, a unique and intimate space nestled at the base of the Indio Hills.
The Oasis Is Real: Are You Ready to Meet Here?
Think the perfect meeting destination is just a mirage? From a stress-free airport and stunning new venues to unforgettable team experiences, every element of your event in Greater Palm Springs comes together in a setting that feels effortless, energizing, and extraordinary. And it’s all real.
Learn more about hosting your next meeting or event in Greater Palm Springs at meetingsinpalmsprings.com.
