Religious Meetings

Greater Phoenix’s broad spectrum of hotel choices and value-packed summer rates make it a perfect choice for religious meetings and conferences.

Whether you’re planning a 20,000-attendee annual convention or an intimate church retreat, the Religious Meetings sales team at Visit Phoenix can steer your event toward success. And our award-winning Destination Services staff will help you arrange meeting essentials as catering, audio-video equipment and wholesome entertainment.

Why hold your meeting in Phoenix?

Affordability

• Summertime brings big savings to Greater Phoenix's resorts and hotels, where rates are a fraction of peak rates. But guests can expect the same top-notch service and amenities.

Easy to get to

• Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport serves more than 100 domestic and international destinations. With 1,200 daily flights—about 500 of them nonstop—Sky Harbor is one of the most convenient airports in the United States, and it's located an easy 10-minute drive from downtown or a 20-minute ride on the Valley Metro Light Rail (which costs only $2 each way).

Safety

• To ensure a safe downtown for both visitors and residents, Downtown Phoenix has a dedicated police force with two units—special events and street enforcement – called the Downtown Operations Unit (DOU). The DOU has expanded its bicycle fleet to increase its multi-modal presence and is building out a new headquarters at Civic Space Park, just a few short blocks from the Phoenix Convention Center. The Downtown Phoenix Partnership Ambassadors serve as “eyes and ears” for the DOU, and have a close working relationship with public safety officers and have radio connectivity day and night.

Convenience

• Between hotels in downtown and those located minutes away along the light rail line, 3,000-4,000 committable rooms are available.  

Dining

• From affordable eateries, to grab-and-go convenience, to high-end restaurants, downtown meetings are supported by well more than 200 places to eat.

Diverse Venues

• Southwestern experiences, desert gardens, sports venues and more: Greater Phoenix has an incredible spectrum of special event venues at your disposal, whether you've got a group of a few or a delegation of several thousand.

Family Fun

• Hands-on fun is waiting to be had at the Arizona Science Center and Children's Museum of Phoenix, both located a short walk from the Phoenix Convention Center. Find more things to do all across Greater Phoenix with our family-friendly guide to Phoenix and our four-day family fun trip itinerary.

Community Service Options

• Turn team building into a charitable opportunity and give back to your host city with these voluntourism opportunities. 

Testimonials

Fiona Nieman previously served as the Director of Convention Planning for the Episcopal Church, which will host its 2027 General Convention in Phoenix. This major event is expected to bring 8,000 attendees to the city during the summer, generating significant economic and community impact.

Chris Payton, on behalf of the Church of God in Christ Auxiliary Conference, is pleased to announce this landmark event taking place in Phoenix in July 2025. As the largest African American conference the city has ever hosted, this gathering will bring a significant cultural and economic impact to the region.

Dr. Harry Schmidt, President of RCMA, delivered a powerful address at the 2025 Emerge Conference, held at the Phoenix Convention Center this January. As a premier gathering for faith-based meeting professionals, the conference brought together industry leaders to network, share insights, and shape the future of religious events. Phoenix served as the perfect backdrop for this impactful event, reinforcing its reputation as a top destination for conferences and conventions.

Headlines

• There's Room To Meet in Phoenix (Aspire, Winter 2021)

• RCMA Stories: Donn Oswald, Visit Phoenix (2020)

• ​40,000 Jehovah’s Witnesses from around the world convene in Phoenix (2019)

• Visit Phoenix Partners with RCMA on Community Service Project (2019)

Contact the Religious Sales Team