Cvent just unveiled its 2026 rankings of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels globally. Cvent’s rankings have become indispensable for event planners, highlighting top-of-the-line cities, hotels, venues, and suppliers for all their event needs. The annual lists are issued regionally for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East & Africa, and Latin America & Caribbean.

Additional lists include Top Meeting Venues in North America and UK, as well as the Top Meeting Vendors. These lists curate sourcing data for non-hotel properties, unique venues and suppliers (categories include entertainment, A/V, transportation, and experiential services) across Cvent’s robust meetings and events sourcing ecosystem.

The rankings are determined based on insights gleaned from more than $20B of global sourcing and request-for-proposal (RFP) activity through Cvent’s sourcing platforms in 2025, including the Cvent Supplier Network, one of the world’s largest group hotel and venue sourcing marketplaces. The record sourcing activity seen in 2025 reflects more than demand-driven growth. It signals a structural shift in how organizations are prioritizing face-to-face engagement in an increasingly digital-first landscape.

70% of event professionals predicted an increase in in-person events in 2026, 95% expected meetings spend to increase, and they consistently rank live experiences as among the highest-ROI investments in their marketing and engagement mix.

Planners are placing selective, higher‑impact bets on destinations, venues and suppliers that can deliver both memorable moments and measurable return.

Cvent Top Meeting Destinations | North America

Orlando, FL once again claimed the top spot for the eleventh consecutive year, followed by Las Vegas, NV (#2). Nashville, TN made a notable jump to #3, rising one spot, while Chicago dropped one position to #4. New York City was the standout mover this year, surging four spots to break into the Top 10 at #8, reflecting the city’s continued resurgence as a premier destination for corporate and association events. Austin, TX also impressed, climbing two spots to #9.

Top 10 Meeting Destinations

1. Orlando, FL


2. Las Vegas, NV


3. Nashville, TN


4. Chicago, IL


5. Dallas, TX


6. Atlanta, GA


7. San Diego, CA


8. New York, NY


9. Austin, TX


10. Washington, D.C.

Big-City Comebacks and Secondary Market Strength

This year’s rankings highlight a dual trend: the renewed strength of gateway cities like New York, alongside continued momentum from high-growth meeting hubs such as Nashville and Austin – underscoring planners’ appetite for destinations that pair scale with differentiated experiences unique to their locations.

“Being recognized by Cvent for the 11th year underscores the trust planners place in Orlando,” said Casandra Matej, president and CEO of Visit Orlando. “Through Cvent’s innovative technology platform, Visit Orlando works closely with our partners to connect planners with the right resources across a destination that continues to evolve and offers solutions for meetings of every size — reinforcing Orlando’s position as the top-ranked meetings destination in the country.”

“Being ranked among the top three meeting destinations in North America is a tremendous honor,” said Deana Ivey, President & CEO, Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp. “As Nashville continues to evolve as a premier meetings and conventions destination, we remain committed to delivering the authentic experiences that make Music City unique. With world-class venues like Music City Center and Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, a highly walkable downtown campus and an expanding portfolio of luxury hotels, Nashville continues to strengthen and elevate its appeal for meeting planners. Most importantly, the strong relationships we’ve built with our clients continue to drive growth and momentum for our city."

Cvent Top Meeting Hotels | North America

JW Marriott Austin rose four spots to claim the #1 position this year, underscoring Austin’s continued strength as a sought-after meetings destination. The Gaylord brand had a standout year, with Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center ranking #2, Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center ranking #4, and Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center ranking #9. Las Vegas continued to demonstrate its depth of group offerings, with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas (#3), Fontainebleau Las Vegas (#5), and Wynn and Encore Las Vegas (#7) all earning Top 10 recognition.

The strong showing from both the Gaylord portfolio and multiple Las Vegas properties reflects a growing premium placed on destinations and brands that can reliably support large, complex events at scale – without sacrificing responsiveness or planner partnership.

Top 10 Meeting Hotels

1. JW Marriott Austin


2. Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center


3. The Venetian Resort Las Vegas


4. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center


5. Fontainebleau Las Vegas


6. Fairmont Scottsdale Princess


7. Wynn and Encore Las Vegas


8. Omni Nashville Hotel


9. Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center


10. Fairmont Austin

Cvent Top Meeting Venues | North America

Venue Name	Location
1. The Industrial Event Space	Las Vegas, NV
2. Pinstripes - Georgetown	Washington, DC
3. BLENDER	New York, NY
4. Hampshire House	Boston, MA
5. AREA15	Las Vegas, NV
6. The Altman Building	New York, NY
7. The Glasshouse	New York, NY
8. Metropolitan Pavilion & Creative Studios	New York, NY
9. STK Denver	Denver, CO
10. International Spy Museum	Washington, DC

Cvent Top Meeting Vendors

Vendor Name	Type
1. Luxe Productions	Full-service event production
2. TS Cinema LLC	Immersive entertainment experiences
3. Q Productions Las Vegas	Full-service event production
4. Dav EI | Boston Coach	Transportation
5. 305 Transportation	Transportation
6. Thomas Wardle	Creative event services and entertainment
7. Selby NY	Custom merchandise and gifting
8. ParsonsKellogg	Premium promotional products
9. Big Hit Creative	Marketing, branding and experiential agency
10. On Purpose Adventures	Experiential team building and adventures

View all the Cvent Top Lists worldwide here.