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Tempe Tourism Office - CVB

140 S. Ash Avenue, 85281
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Getting to Tempe is Easy for Arizona Meetings & Events Tempe, Arizona is located just four miles from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in the heart of the Phoenix/Scottsdale metro area. It’s easy for meeting attendees to get to Tempe and this classic college town is full of activity year-round. With all the meeting spaces, local eateries, full-service and limited service hotels and things to do, Tempe is an excellent choice for Arizona group travel. Tempe’s location makes it easy for meeting planners who want to boost attendance at their next event, while minimizing transportation planning hassles, headaches and costs. Phoenix has a lower domestic itinerary fare than the U.S. average, and flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport travel to 80 domestic locations and 20 international locations. PHX has nonstop flights from many major cities like Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, El Paso, Cleveland, Portland and many more. This makes it quite convenient and inexpensive to get to Tempe, even for an international group. The destination experts at the Tempe Tourism Office are committed to helping you make your meeting a success. We offer an array of free services to meet all of your meeting planning needs and program requirements. Proposal Requests and Site Selection: Each RFP is submitted only to the hotels and/or venues that fit your requests. Site inspection itineraries can be arranged for group meeting and travel planners. You may conduct your own site tour, or your Tempe Tourism Office destination expert will be happy to create and confirm your schedule as well as accompany you. Formal Bid Proposals: The Tempe Tourism Office will prepare and present a customized proposal to your board of directors or decision makers. Services and Promotional Materials: To help increase attendance, we offer enticing destination guides, videos and photography. An order form is available at tempetourism.com. Activity Ideas and Sample Itineraries: Each staff member at the Tempe Tourism Office is all about fun; so we will help you create memorable events, original theme parties and find fun activities. We can also suggest the perfect spouse, family and children’s programs and much more.

Venue Details

Hotels57
Convention center-
Guest Rooms7,055
Guest rooms at 1 hotel353
Special event venues25
Average room rate$129
Occupancy rate-
Restaurants250
Daily food cost$71
Tax rate15.27%
Venue typeCVB

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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jan 31 - Apr 01
Shoulder season
May 31 - Jun 30Oct 01 - Dec 31
Low season
Jul 01 - Sep 30

Getting Here

Distance from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport airport 4 mi

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Local Attractions

“A” Mountain
“A” Mountain
Recreation
With a quick jaunt to the top of “A” Mountain, also known as Hayden Butte, in Downtown Tempe, hikers are rewarded with views of the lake, ASU and rock drawings left hundreds of years ago by ancient people.
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Tempe E-Bike Tours
Tempe E-Bike Tours
Recreation
Looking for a fun way to see all of Tempe? Try our guided and self-guided e-bike tours to explore all around Tempe. Come and join us to experience an e-bike adventure. Open for “meet & ride” for private groups.
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Papago Park
Papago Park
Recreation
This desert preserve features nearly 10 miles of hiking and biking trails. It is also home to several attractions and museums. Papago Park is one of the most scenic and easily accessible desert areas in the Phoenix metro area. Explore its 1,500 acres filled with hiking and biking trails, picnic areas and lagoons. Papago Park is also home to attractions including the “Hole in the Rock” hike, Desert Botanical Garden, the Phoenix Zoo and AZ Heritage Center at Papago Park.
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KOLI Equestrian Center
KOLI Equestrian Center
KOLI Equestrian Center is located on the Gila River Indian Community, just minutes from Tempe. KOLI offers miles of breathtaking scenery and horseback trail riding adventures, hay wagon rides, cattle drives, birthday parties and other special and corporate events.
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Four Peaks Brewing Company Brewery
Four Peaks Brewing Company Brewery
Housed inside a 100-year-old former creamery and ice factory, Four Peaks 8th Street is the brewery’s original location that features its beloved beers and brewpub food. Guided tours offer insight into brewery operations, the building’s history and the brewing process.
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Main Event Entertainment
Main Event Entertainment
Our 58,000 square foot center is home to 26 high quality recreational bowling lanes, laser tag, a gravity high ropes course, billiards and shuffleboard tables, more than 125 interactive games, flexible meeting and event spaces and a tempting array of food and beverages.
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Tempe Improv
Tempe Improv
The Tempe Improv, a state-of-the-art comedy theater, features amazing food, excellent service and a first-class comedy experience. Comprising of over 3,500 square feet and over 450 seats, there’s never a bad view in our house!
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Papago Golf Course
Papago Golf Course
Recreation
Papago Golf Course is a championship 18 hole golf course, set in the heart of Phoenix’s Papago Park. Papago has earned Top 100 Public Course honors for decades and was originally designed by William Francis “Billy” Bell.
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ASU Gammage
ASU Gammage
Theater
ASU Gammage is among the largest university-based performing arts presenters in the world. It is the home theater of the Desert Financial Broadway Across America – Arizona and the Beyond series. This historic 3,000 seat hall was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright.
1200 S Forest Ave
Tempe, AZ, US 85281
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Tempe Arts & Culture
Tempe Arts & Culture
Tempe's college town atmosphere allows for artistic expression from all aspects of the arts and cultural spectrum, from the Broadway productions at ASU’s Gammage theatre to concerts at the Marquee Theatre in Tempe.
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Mill Avenue District
Mill Avenue District
Nightlife
Experience Arizona’s original walkable urban district for great dining, shopping, nightlife and more. The Mill Avenue District features over 100 shops and restaurants, world renowned events, arts, culture, hiking, biking, boating, sports and lodging. Find your way at www.downtowntempe.com.
Tempe, AZ 85281
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Arizona Mills Mall
Arizona Mills Mall
Shopping
Arizona's largest attraction, Arizona Mills, features a mile of Outlet stores, retail stores, and entertainment venues all under one roof. Everyday you can take advantage of savings up to 70% off at designer and name brand stores such as Neiman Marcus Last Call, Saks Fifth Avenue OFF 5th, NIKEFactory Store, Aeropostale, Justice, Nine West, Conn's and many more! And while you're shopping, check out the largest IMAX theater in Arizona and the only SEA LIFE Aquarium and LEGOLAND Discovery Center you can find in the state.
5000 S. Arizona Mills Cir.
Tempe, AZ 85281
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Tempe Marketplace
Tempe Marketplace
Shopping
Discover over 100 retail, dining and entertainment offerings including Target, Gap, Bath & Body Works, The Keg Steakhouse & Bar, Harkins Theatres, Dave & Buster's and so much more. Enjoy unique water features, outdoor fireplaces, bright lights and live music as you stroll through the District. Conveniently located in Tempe on Loop 101 & 202, Tempe Marketplace is just minutes from the surrounding communities of Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler and Gilbert.
2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy.
Tempe, AZ 85281
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SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium
SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium
Dive into SEA LIFE Arizona Aquarium! Discover more than 5,000 creatures, walk through the amazing 360-degree ocean tunnel and marvel at 30 incredible displays. It's the perfect stop for family fun!
5000 Arizona Mills Circle
Tempe, AZ 85282
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Phoenix Zoo
Phoenix Zoo
Founded in 1962, the Phoenix Zoo is one of the largest privately-owned, non-profit zoos in the country. Home to more than 1,100 animals including 200 endangered or threatened birds, mammals and reptiles, the Zoo always entertains and delights. Meeting and banquet facilities with professional catering and meeting planning. Indoor and outdoor facilities can accommodate 10 - 10,000 for private events.
455 N. Galvin Pkwy.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
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Tempe Town Lake
Tempe Town Lake
Recreation
Tempe Town Lake, located adjacent to the Mill Avenue District, provides a two-mile recreational haven for kayaking, sailing, rowing, jogging, skating or picnicking. The heart of Tempe Town Lake is historic Tempe Beach Park. The park provides five miles of pathways and ample room for festivals or events, such as Ironman Arizona, various charity walks, Oktoberfest and the July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival.
80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy.
Tempe, AZ 85281
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Desert Botanical Garden
Desert Botanical Garden
Living museum featuring 50,000 desert plants from around the world. Enjoy tours, concerts, seasonal exhibits, special events and family activities.
1201 N. Galvin Pkwy.
Phoenix, AZ 85008
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Tempe, Arizona, home to Arizona State University, is located less than 10 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Situated in the heart of the Metropolitan Phoenix area, it is easily accessible by Metro light rail and several freeways. Tempe is the perfect year-round destination, offering exciting events, Broadway shows, live music, professional sports and some of the Southwest's best dining, nightlife and shopping. We invite you to plan your next meeting at one of the many premier Tempe, Arizona resorts and hotels. From gorgeous mountaintop views to a dynamic downtown setting, the Tempe first class resorts and unique venues offer something for every taste and budget.

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Tempe Tourism Office - CVB Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

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Does Tempe Tourism Office - CVB have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Tempe Tourism Office - CVB and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Tempe Tourism Office - CVB developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Tempe Tourism Office - CVB clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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