Pechanga Resort Casino Named In Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Reader Poll

TEMECULA, CA — With the polls closed and votes tallied, Pechanga Resort Casino was the sole resort casino in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Poll, according to a recent news release.

"Pechanga Resort Casino was the only one of its kind in the United States to have been ranked in the prestigious publication’s 2024 poll for the Best Resorts. In the U.S., 169 resorts across 13 regions made it onto Condé Nast Traveler’s sought-after list.

Pechanga ranked among the top in the Southern California region.

"Condé Nast asked its readers online to rate their favorites among the travel industry – resorts, airlines, ski resorts, spas and more. Across the world, 443 resorts ranked in the Best Resorts category of the admired travel publication. Pechanga Resort Casino, owned and operated by the Pechanga Band of Mission Indians, ranked on the list of the 169 resorts rated with in the U.S., and more specifically, in Southern California. No casino resorts in other established gaming areas or in California ranked on the resort's list.

Ken Perez, President of Pechanga Development Corporation, spoke on the accomplishment.

“We are beyond grateful to all of our amazing and loyal guests who voted for Pechanga Resort Casino in this celebrated readers’ poll,” said Perez. “Making the list with some of the most prestigious properties in the country is truly and honor and a testament to our wonderful team members at Pechanga and the vision of our Tribe.”

Pechanga Resort Casino draws visitors from across Southern California, the country, and the world. Over the past year, guests have checked in from Korea, China, Europe, South, and Central America.

Scott A. Wilson, CEO of Visit Temecula Valley, spoke to the famed magazine's attention.

“Pechanga Resort Casino’s singular ranking speaks to the supreme level the Pechanga Tribe sets their hospitality bar,” Wilson said. “Every time you set foot inside the expansive resort, it’s incredibly clean, and the team members can’t wait to be helpful. We’re fortunate to have Pechanga as a destination within the Temecula Valley. Their ranking will further the region’s tourism efforts.”

Temecula Creek Inn, a Pechanga portfolio property, also ranked among the top Southern California choices in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2024 Readers’ Choice Hotels category.