In late May, event tech company Cvent, based in Tysons Corner, Viriginia, released its annual lists of the top meeting destinations, hotels, venues, and suppliers worldwide. The lists are issued regionally for the following area categories: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and, for the first time this year, Latin America & Caribbean. Cvent also unveiled a new list category, the “Top Venues and Vendors” list, which analyzes data from the Cvent Vendor Marketplace. The lists are all based on analyses of the more than $18 billion in global sourcing and electronic request-for-proposal activity that came through the company’s platforms last year. A record $16.5 billion of business came through the Cvent Supplier Network last year, the hotel- and venue-sourcing platform that is a core part of Cvent’s technology.
Cvent’s top 10 meeting destinations in North America this year are:
- Orlando, Florida
- Las Vegas
- Chicago
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Atlanta
- Dallas
- San Diego
- Washington, D.C.
- Phoenix
- Denver
Its top 10 hotels in North America include:
- Renaissance Nashville Hotel
- JW Marriott Nashville
- Grand Hyatt Nashville
- Omni Nashville Hotel
- Fairmont Austin (Texas)
- The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
- Fairmont Scottsdale Princess (Arizona)
- The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa (Scottsdale, Arizona)
- JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes (Florida)
- Hyatt Regency Orlando (Florida)
“Since 2015, Orlando has earned Cvent’s top recognition, showing our dedication to the meetings and conventions industry,” says Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando. “We are a community focused on providing exceptional service and strategic alignment with our customers’ strategic goals. With the upcoming expansion of the Orange County Convention Center and the regular additions of new and upgraded hotels and resorts, Orlando’s commitment to innovation will continue to strengthen our leadership as a meetings destination.”
