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 Venue

Dates and Location
Monday, February 18 – Wednesday, February 20
JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge, Phoenix, Arizona

The fires are lit. The water is flowing. The earth is flowering. The sky is limitless. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa is where the elements meet. This desert mountain luxury hotel near Phoenix is set on 316 acres in the Sonoran Desert. It has world-class conference facilities, a pampering spa, outstanding restaurants and championship golf. Upon arrival you are greeted with an expansive grand lobby, splashing fountains, stunning floor-to-ceiling windows, sparkling waterways and majestic palm-lined pathways. Resort suites and hotel rooms include views, signature bedding and balcony or patio. Experience Arizona resort grandeur nestled near the mountains of Phoenix.

Accommodations

The event group rate at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge is $249 per night. Hotel reservations can be made online by clicking here or by phone at +1.877.622.3140 or +1.506.474.2009.  If reserving by phone, please mention The 2013 Outsourcing World Summit to get the group rate.

Golf

Play Wildfire Golf Club … in the IAOP Publisher's Cup Golf Tournament.

Three great reasons to hit the greens:

One - Rated by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine’s readers as one of the Top Golf Resorts.

Two – The best of the LPGA Tour descended upon Wildfire Golf Club at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in 2011 for the inaugural playing of the RR Donnelley LPGA Founders Cup – a special tournament to honor the past, showcase the present and provide for the future of the LPGA and women’s golf. The LPGA, its players and RR Donnelley share a collective responsibility to honor the history of the LPGA and a commitment to the future of the women’s game.

Three - Have a wonderful time and win some prizes while networking with your friends and colleagues.

Register now at www.IAOP.org/Golf

Dining

With ten eateries to choose from, you will find a restaurant to please any taste. From casual poolside fare at Just a Splash to elegant Italian cuisine in Ristorante Tuscany, rated AAA Four-Diamond, the dining options are vast and varied. The resort also features 24-hour in-room dining service, with a menu that changes seasonally.  

For reservations at one of the restaurants, please call the concierge at +1.480.293.3988.

Climate

Low humidity and daytime highs in the 70s and evening lows in the 50s characterize February in Phoenix.   Bring a hat and sunscreen for protection from the desert sun. And remember, nights can get quite cool in the desert – pack your favorite sweatshirt.

Attire

Enjoy the climate and the atmosphere by dressing in business casual for this event, but please realize that meeting room temperatures may vary. Bring either a sweater or jacket for your personal comfort.

Transportation

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge is conveniently located just 20 minutes north of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (with easy access to the Loop 101 Freeway, if you will be renting a car). Taxis, limos and car services are available at the airport. 

International Delegate Information

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