10. Location -- Nestled in the beautiful Sangre de Cristo Mountains, Santa Fe is an ideal place for inspired meetings.

9. Accommodations -- A wide variety of rooms and amenities in hotels, resorts, inns and bed and breakfasts makes any group feel welcome.

8. Climate -- More than 300 days of sun each year and relatively mild temperatures ensure that meetings in Santa Fe are comfortable, refreshing and productive.

7. Shopping and Dining -- Your group can find one-of-a-kind treasures in an array of unique galleries and shops and enjoy world-renowned culinary experiences in award-winning restaurants.

6. Landscape -- Set against the vivid panorama of rich color and natural beauty, a meeting in Santa Fe takes place on a stage like no other. We have plenty of hiking and skiing trails as well as world-class golf courses to keep your conference attendees happy and healthy during breaks and free time.

5. Essence -- Santa Fe is celebrated for something intangible, a transformational power that leaves a lasting impression on gatherings of all sizes

4. Culture -- Santa Fe's world-renowned visual and performing arts, rich history and quality of its residents set it apart as a meeting destination.

3. Green -- The new Santa Fe Convention Center is ideal for Green meetings and events. Built primarily with recycled and salvaged materials from the city's previous Convention Center and with certified exterior timber rescued from a forest fire, the new Convention Center will incorporate recycling programs and environmentally friendly products.

2. Spaces -- The new 72,000 square-foot Santa Fe Convention Center will have 40,000 square feet of event space and feature state-of-the-art audio/visual capabilities on par with the country's other convention and conference facilities. The city also offers an additional 184,000 square-feet of other unique, memorable event spaces, including elegant hotels, spacious art galleries and historic sites.

1. Desire -- People love our city. Santa Fe is consistently ranked as one of the top destinations in the world. Your attendees will be highly motivated, inspired and excited about meeting in Santa Fe.

We invite you to hold your meetings and events in Santa Fe. We are devoted to making them successful. Contact our Meeting Sales Department via e-mail at sales@santafe.org or by phone at 1-800-984-9984 to see how we can get started.