Testimonials

Tucson Ranch

Meeting Planners from across the United States share their Tucson meeting experiences.

"Tucson offers many unique, interesting, yet affordable venues for almost any size business meeting."
- Robert J. Donovan, American Hospital Association

"We use Tucson for two good reasons -- it's a reliable site for warm weather in the winter; and it's authentically Arizona and the great Southwest, not just another metropolitan maze."
- Ray Carlsen, Inland Press Association

"We choose Tucson for our meeting because the community offers so much, the hotels are first rate and the price of meeting there is so reasonable."
- Nelson Fabian, National Environmental Health Assoc.
 
"Tucson is the real Arizona, the real west! Yet the resorts are world class and the service and food are in a class of its own. Our groups have always been extremely pleased with our programs in Tucson and have asked to return."
- Rick Eisenman, Eisenman & Associates, Inc.

"Tucson offers the ideal balance of an authentic southwest experience and sincere hospitality. The desert landscape is lush and the resorts are world class." 
- Richard Miseyko, Site Search, Inc.

"Tucson's embracing warmth gives permission to relax and be re-energized; accentuating positive success to all meetings and events."
- LoriAnn Harnish, Speaking of Meetings

"When I think of our meetings in Tucson, my mind goes immediately to a barbecue held on a perfect evening out in the desert with a star-laden sky, a crackling bonfire, a lone cowboy strumming on his guitar with our group humming along and the sense that all is right with the world!"
- Mary C. Boland, American Copper Council

"Tucson is a great city, the desert is beautiful and exciting and the restaurants are great. Great town for foodies and meetings folks. The Arizona State Museum and the Center for Creative Photography, both on the University of Arizona campus, are open to all and world class. Don't miss them."
- David Goldberg, ADFL & Modern Language Associations

Awards

Tucson Saguaros and Sunset

The MTCVB has an award-winning reputation of providing a unique travel experience with creativity and great service.
 
Meetings & Conventions Magazine
Hall of Fame Award-2000
Gold Service Award-for Professionalism, Dedication and Service to Corporate and Association Meeting Planners-1988, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009

Successful Meetings Magazine
Pinnacle Award-for Outstanding Destination Support Organization-1991, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007 

Association Meetings Magazine
Inner Circle Award-for Outstanding Service to Meetings and Conventions-1999, 2000

Corporate & Incentive Travel Magazine
Award of Excellence for Service to Meeting and Incentive Planners-2006, 2007 

MeetingNews Planners' Choice Award
The Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau and the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa-2008