For groups wanting to venture outside of their meeting venue, following are five Phoenix event venues that should be on planners’ radars, from tried-and-true favorites to new entrants on the offsite scene, and even one that brings the party to you.

Meetings Today LIVE! takes its corporate/incentive program to beautiful Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, for networking, site inspections and more.

The seventh-largest city in the U.S., Texas tourism favorite San Antonio is on a growth spurt, expecting to add another million residents by 2035—and all those people gotta eat! Luckily, San Antonio is a city that knows how to eat well, and with its wealth of cultural diversity—from Mexican, Tejano, German, Irish, Czech and more—the menu is full of savory options to suit any taste.

Marriott Bonvoy’s Renaissance Hotels brand made its debut in Portugal with the opening of Renaissance Porto Lapa Hotel, located in Lapa, one of the most historic neighborhoods in Porto. The new hotel offers an urban getaway situated near the iconic Lapa Church and city landmarks like Casa da Música and Clérigos Tower.

From Vancouver to Edmonton, these Western Canada destinations are primed for hosting events at the highest level. 

Wide-open vistas, historic mountain towns and wildlife around every corner—Western Montana is a jaw-dropping echo of the Old West, and Glacier Country, which stretches from Missoula north to Kalispell, Whitefish and Glacier National Park, is its essence distilled.

From towering hotels perched on hills high above city streets to quaint and nostalgic properties that take you back in time, Eastern Canada’s historic offerings feel fit for royalty.  

Las Vegas’ AAA Five-Diamond Bellagio Hotel & Casino recently revealed details regarding the $110 million transformation of all guest rooms and suites within its Spa Tower, and Orange County welcomed a new boutique hotel, The Richland, in the heart of the historic Old Towne district and plaza in the city of Orange.

Hong Kong is open for business and wants to let the MICE world know, with Hong Kong MICE leaders launching a “Hello Hong Kong” campaign to alert travelers and meeting organizers that all border control requirements involving quarantine, vaccination and pre-departure PCR testing have been lifted for international visitors.

Countries around the world are opening new hotels and renovating properties as international travel increases in popularity once more.