ORLANDO, Fla.—Cvent, the meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, named Orlando as the No.1 Top Meeting Destination in North America. This marks the tenth time Orlando has topped the globally recognized Cvent Top Meeting Destinations list. The list analyzes and ranks cities that stand out for their exceptional ability to attract group business to their areas through event-planner collaboration, distinctive experiential offerings, and unique hotels and venues. Rankings are determined based on sourcing activity through the Cvent Supplier Network. Other Southern destinations in the top five include Nashville, Tenn. coming in at number four, and Atlanta, Ga. at number five.
“For 10 years, Orlando has earned Cvent’s top recognition, showing our dedication to the meetings and conventions industry. We are a community focused on providing exceptional service and strategic alignment with our customers’ strategic goals,” says Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando. “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.”
Additionally, 16 Orlando area convention hotels and resorts ranked among the top 100 Top Meeting Hotels in North America. including JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, which ranked in the list’s top 10.
“We want to congratulate Orlando for being recognized as the No. 1 Cvent Top Meeting Destination in North America. This prestigious accolade is a testament to Orlando’s commitment to partnering with hoteliers and event planners alike to orchestrate exceptional events,” says Bharet Malhotra, Cvent senior vice president, hospitality cloud. “Given the tremendous value that meetings and events bring to local economies, it’s more important than ever that convention and visitors bureaus and destination management companies embrace their role as destination advocates to attract group business to their locales.”
