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Survey: Orlando is North America’s top meeting destination

‘Optimism dips due to economic uncertainty and rising costs’

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Orlando is again ranked North America’s top meeting destination, followed by Las Vegas and Chicago, while the top four meeting hotels are all in Nashville, according to Cvent.

Vishnu Rageev R.
By Vishnu Rageev R.May 26, 2025
Vishnu Rageev R.

Vishnu Rageev R is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience in business journalism. Before joining Asian Media Group in 2022, he worked with BW Businessworld, IMAGES Group, exchange4media Group, DC Books, and Dhanam Publications in India. His coverage includes industry analysis, market trends and corporate developments, focusing on retail, real estate and hospitality. As a senior journalist with Asian Hospitality, he covers the U.S. hospitality industry. He is from Kerala, a state in South India.

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Why Orlando Continues to Rank #1 for Business Meetings

ORLANDO IS AGAIN ranked the top meeting destination in North America, followed by Las Vegas and Chicago, which rose three spots from last year, according to Cvent, a hospitality technology provider. The top four meeting hotels are in Nashville.

The recent Northstar/Cvent Meetings Industry PULSE Survey found that nearly 70 percent of planners are booking or sourcing events, and 63 percent consider events more valuable than before the pandemic, despite a dip in optimism driven by economic uncertainty and rising costs.

“Since 2015, Orlando has earned Cvent’s top recognition, showing our dedication to the meetings and conventions industry. We are a community focused on providing service and aligning with our customers’ goals,” said Casandra Matej, Visit Orlando’s president and CEO. “With the upcoming expansion of the Orange County Convention Center and regular additions of new and upgraded hotels and resorts, Orlando’s commitment to innovation will continue to strengthen our position as a meetings destination.”

Atlanta also moved up, rising two spots to fifth on this year’s list, the survey said. Washington, DC made the biggest jump into the top 10, climbing 10 places to eighth.

“Cvent’s recognition of Atlanta as a top-five meeting destination in North America underscores our commitment to delivering results,” said Charlene Lopez, Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau’s executive vice president and chief sales officer. “Our collaboration with Cvent helps extend the reach and impact of events, showcasing our community, venues, dining scene, hotel portfolio, and attractions.”

Top 10 meeting destinations:

  • Orlando
  • Las Vegas
  • Chicago
  • Nashville
  • Atlanta
  • Dallas
  • San Diego
  • Washington, DC
  • Phoenix
  • Denver
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Each of the top 10 hotels is known for fast RFP responses, planner collaboration and group offerings, the report said. The top four are in Nashville, with Renaissance Nashville Hotel ranked first, JW Marriott Nashville second and Grand Hyatt Nashville third.

Austin was also featured on the list, with JW Marriott Austin in fifth and Fairmont Austin in sixth. The Venetian Resort Las Vegas moved up seven spots to seventh and JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes rose 46 spots to tenth, completing the top 10.

Separately, a recent Global Business Travel Association report found that U.S. government actions are disrupting global business travel, with more than 900 industry professionals expecting declines in 2025.


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