Tempe: Your Urban Oasis for Business or Leisure
Tempe is a dynamic destination for travel, tourism and entertainment, driven by culture, connectivity and year-round visitor appeal.
Tempe, Arizona, is a vibrant destination where hospitality meets innovation and culture meets commerce. With its sunny climate, walkable downtown, stunning natural landscapes and year-round calendar of events, Tempe has become a magnet for visitors and investors from around the globe, and is a prime location for businesses in the hospitality, entertainment and tourism industries.
Located in the heart of the Greater Phoenix region and just minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport, Tempe offers unmatched connectivity and convenience for business and leisure travelers alike. From hotels and dynamic dining experiences to Tempe Town Lake and ASU’s vibrant campus culture, the city delivers a unique blend of urban energy and outdoor adventure. (Did we mention a lake in the middle of the desert?)
Tempe's tourism economy fuels a growing demand for sustainable experiences, cultural engagement and business travel infrastructure. With significant investment in hotel development, event spaces and placemaking, Tempe is ready to welcome the next wave of growth.
Why Tempe
-
Tempe welcomes over 4.4 million visitors annually, with $1.1 billion in direct economic impact from tourism and hospitality.
-
Prime location for new hotels and attractions, near Tempe Town Lake, Downtown Tempe, ASU, and major regional venues and stadiums.
-
Walkable, transit-connected destination, with light rail, streetcar and airport access supporting both leisure and business travel.
-
Events, arts and culture scene that attracts year-round visitors and enhances guest experiences, from festivals to water recreation.
-
Development-ready zones like the Lake District and Emerald District, offering freeway frontage, public support and incentive-eligible parcels.
Tempe, Arizona, boasts a vibrant and diverse hospitality and tourism sector enriched by numerous exceptional businesses and collaborative partnerships.
The Tempe Tourism Office is pivotal in promoting the city as a premier destination, offering partnership opportunities that enhance business exposure through strategic marketing and advertising initiatives. Downtown Tempe is a dynamic group that encourages and supports all things ‘downtown’ including hotels, restaurants, shopping and amazing street events. These synergistic relationships among local businesses, tourism organizations and hospitality groups create a thriving environment offering visitors unparalleled experiences, from cultural events to diverse culinary delights, solidifying Tempe's top-tier destination.
Tempe Tourism
Downtown Tempe
Tempe Town Lake
Tempe Marketplace
Legoland Discovery Center
Arizona Cardinals
Hilton (10 properties in Tempe)
Arizona Theatre Company
For advisory services and business support, fill out our quick Tempe360 contact form for rapid assistance.
Tempe360 is an action-oriented business success program that connects businesses with valuable resources, partners and programs to facilitate a thriving, resilient local economy.