Research & Data

Just the facts - location, geography, climate, airport, key attractions, and tourism's value to the region.

The Hub of Southern Arizona

Welcome to Tucson: the largest city in Southern Arizona and jumping-off point for trips throughout this region and northern Mexico, the second-largest city in the state of Arizona, and the seat of Pima County--located in the heart of the biologically diverse Sonoran Desert region of the Southwestern United States.

FAQs

General facts about geography, location, population, and information with an overview of the economic value of tourism in Tucson.

Tucson International Airport (TUS)

Tucson International Airport (TUS) provides numbers for passengers enplaned and deplaned, a current schedule of arrivals and departures, a current list of nonstop destinations, and information on general airport services. Information on other options for getting around Metro Tucson can be found on our Transportation page.

Food & Drink

Tucson has hundreds of places to enjoy original food and drink, including quite a few restaurants run by innovative chefs with national and international reputations.

top 10 markets Accommodations

The number of hotel properties in metro Tucson is 151 with a room inventory of 15,319. (Smith Travel Research (STR)

Spas

Tucson is known as a spa getaway and is home to two of the top destination spas in the world - Miraval® Arizona and Canyon Ranch.

Golf Courses

Tucson and surrounding areas have over 40 municipal, public, and private golf courses.

Events

Descriptions for annual events covering every month of the year that help define Tucson and Southern Arizona's distinctive sense of place.

See how tourism supports our state and local economies.

Tourism Matters to Metro Tucson!

Visit Tucson generates $24 for the metro Tucson region for every $1 invested in the organization.

The travel industry is the leading export-oriented industry in Arizona. Spending by visitors generates sales in lodging, food services, recreation, transportation, and retail businesses. These sales support jobs for Arizona residents and contribute tax revenue to local and state governments.

In the metro Tucson region – City of Tucson, Pima County, and throughout southern Arizona – travel provides local jobs and generates tax revenue for city, county, and state governments.

Visit Tucson works to attract overnight travel that generates direct spending and tax revenue for our community. Those who benefit directly from tourism dollars range from servers at restaurants and staff at attractions to taxi drivers, shop clerks, and even local artists and musicians.

Taxes paid by travelers who vacation here offset our state and local taxes and help pay for public safety initiatives, new infrastructure, and community services.

Consistent funding for tourism promotion from local and state governments helps to ensure that our economy stays strong and our local community is able to thrive.

For more information:

Visit Tucson Annual Report & Marketing Plan

Brand USA Research & Analytics | AOT Economic Impact of Travel in Arizona | Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association

MEMBER RESOURCES

The information you need to make the most out of Visit Tucson's services.

As a Visit Tucson member you have access to our extensive resources, such as regional tourism data, the Visit Tucson Convention & Tour Calendar of definite group bookings, opportunities to host “meet & see” gatherings as well as use our logo to promote your Visit Tucson affiliation. Plus, you can update your website listing anytime by using the links below.

Industry Resources

Host a Visit Tucson "Meet & See" Event

Showcase your business to our local travel and tourism industry colleagues by hosting a Visit Tucson "Meet & See" networking event. Keep up-to-date on what's happening in the tourism industry and network with other local businesses by attending our "Meet & See" and other special events. To volunteer to host an event, call at (520) 624-2161 or email members@visittucson.org and check out our calendar of upcoming Visit Tucson member events.

Member e-Newsletter

The Visit Tucson Member Newsletter is an e-newsletter and resource for Visit Tucson members in Tucson and Southern Arizona. The member newsletter provides industry news and updates, insight into what Visit Tucson is doing to promote our region, community news, as well as information on upcoming member events. To view the most recent member newsletter, please login to the Member Toolbox with your username (email) and password. You'll find previous member newsletters under Member Bulletins on the Home screen. If you're an active Visit Tucson member not receiving the member newsletter or you need more information, please call (520) 624-2161 or e-mail members@visittucson.org.

Visit Tucson Departments Overview

A quick explanation of the role and responsibilities of each Visit Tucson department to help you make the most of your Visit Tucson staff connections.

Research & Facts

Want to know who's coming to Tucson and when? How much they are spending and what are they doing while there here? We can provide you with that data.

Annual Report & Marketing Plan

The current state of tourism in Southern Arizona and Visit Tucson's plan for the upcoming year.

Become a Tucson Tourism Ambassador

If you’re looking to boost your business, give your staff the gift of knowledge and expertise. The Tucson Tourism Ambassador program can teach you how to turn every visitor encounter into a positive experience through knowledge of our region and excellent customer service. Positive experiences result in return visitors, good word-of-mouth for our area, and more business. Sign up to become certified today.

Member Benefits

2.7 million unique annual visitors use our website to plan vacations, relocation, and meetings in Tucson and Southern Arizona. Build your business and connect to our local tourism and hospitality industry through our membership program.

Learn More about Membership