Mesa earns 5 Arizona travel awards

Mesa earned six awards in the recent 2026 Arizona Travel Awards recognizing the destination’s continued momentum in marketing, arts, outdoor recreation and visitor experiences.

Visit Mesa received top honors for the City Limitless Podcast as Destination Social Media Account (Big Market) and Mesa Arts & Culture Week as Destination Marketing Campaign (Big Market), according to a release.

City Limitless Podcast features conversations with notable figures and community voices, showcasing Mesa’s arts, culture, dining, outdoor adventures and the people shaping the destination.

Visit Mesa also earned recognition for its collaborative marketing campaign promoting the inaugural Mesa Arts & Culture Week. Launched in spring 2026, the citywide celebration brought together Visit Mesa, Mesa Arts Center, Arizona Museum of Natural History and idea Museum to highlight Mesa’s vibrant arts and culture scene. Throughout the week, residents and visitors explored museum exhibitions, pop-up performances and discovered art installations across the city.

The awards were presented by Phoenix magazine,

Mesa also earned recognition in four additional Arizona travel award categories:

• Art Festival (Big Market): ALT (Art, Light, Technology) Fest
• Golf Course (Big Market): Las Sendas Golf Club
• Hiking/Biking Trail: Hawes Trail System
• Museum: Arizona Baseball Museum

Together, the awards reflect Mesa’s growing reputation for authentic storytelling, memorable experiences and the partnerships that continue to elevate the destination, the release states.

Go to https://www.visitmesa.com.