ARLINGTON, Va. — Hospitality industry insight provider Knowland reports June meeting and event volume was up 30.3 percent over June 2022.
The top 25 markets in the U.S. are 90 percent recovered for year-to-date June 2023 performance compared to 2019 levels. Austin, Texas and Nashville, Tenn., led the way with growth topping 74 percent and 42 percent, respectively. According to a Knowland press release, this reflects the return of seasonal events to these markets known for big music, art, and entertainment.
Chicago led the top 25 markets followed by Los Angeles/Long Beach, Washington D.C., San Diego, and Anaheim-Santa Ana rounded out the top five.
The top overall U.S. markets by year-over-year growth in meetings and events included Kansas and Mobile, Ala.
