Orlando, London, Singapore, and Cancun lead regional rankings as event volume hits $16.5 billion
May 26, 2025
Cvent has released its 2024 rankings of top global meetings destinations and hotels based on sourcing activity tied to a record $16.5 billion in event volume. This year’s rankings span North America, Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, and for the first time, Latin America and the Caribbean. The evaluation includes new metrics such as year-over-year RFP growth and response time performance.
Key takeaways
North America:
- Top Destination: Orlando retains the #1 spot, followed by Las Vegas (#2) and Chicago (#3).
- Notable Moves: Washington D.C. jumps to #8 from #18 amid election-year buzz.
- Top Hotel: Renaissance Nashville Hotel, with Nashville boasting 4 of the top 10 hotels.
Europe:
- Top Destination: London holds the #1 title for the third consecutive year.
- Consistent Leaders: Barcelona (#2) and Madrid (#3) remain steady.
- New Entrants: Prague (#9) and Dublin (#10) join the top 10, replacing Frankfurt and Munich.
- Top Hotel: Imperial Riding School, Vienna (Autograph Collection by Marriott).
Asia-Pacific:
- Top Destination: Singapore, followed by Bangkok and Sydney.
- Top Hotel: Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park.
Middle East:
- Top Destination: Dubai leads, followed by Istanbul and Abu Dhabi.
- Top Hotel: JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai.
Latin America & the Caribbean (new category):
- Top Destination: Cancun/Riviera Maya.
- Other Hotspots: Cabo San Lucas (#3), Playa Del Carmen (#4), Punta Mita (#10).
- Top Hotel: JW Marriott Hotel Mexico City Polanco.
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