The Land of Opportunity, is what they call it. The place where dreams are made. Well, it’s certainly the place where meetings are made. Thousands of opportunities lie in wait for the intrepid planner with the events industry showing now signs of slowing down as we approach the 2020s.
Not convinced? Here are the top five events destinations the country has to offer.
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Orlando, Florida
The home of Mickey Mouse is also particularly skilled at hosting events. The city is made for events of every kind, from business conference through to weddings. It’s also ranked number one on Cvent’s list of Top 50 US Meeting Destinations.
You won’t be short of a place for your guests to say with one of the largest concentrations of hotel rooms on the continent.
Stuck for a place to hire? The Orange County Convention Center is the USA’s second biggest of its kind with the capacity to hold dozens of events at the same time.
Las Vegas, Nevada
The casino capital of the world makes event planners feel like they’ve hit the jackpot.
With the capacity to host events of every conceivable kind, Sin City offers an almost sinful amount of meeting space – nearly 11 million square feet at the last count.
San Diego, California
Bordered by the ocean, desert and mountains, this Pacific hub is brimming with scenic events spots.
Choose from over 200 meeting hotels with the famous Gaslamp quarter serving as a hub for a brilliant atmosphere. Event planners looking for a taste of the beach can take advantage of an array of event options along the coastline too.
New York City
No US Events guide can ever be complete without mentioning the Big Apple. It’s here that you’ll find over 50 Fortune 500 companies – so it stands to reason that its events facilities will be first-class.
The top draw is Hudson Yards. Currently receiving a 25 billion dollar renovation, it’a sure to become a world-class event hub with facilities for every type of event.
Phoenix, Arizona
Its pleasant climate all year round and jaw-dropping landscape makes this the Southwest’s number 1 meeting destination.
With a 26-mile light rail system making getting round easy, event planners have superb locations to choose from, particularly in the popular Copper Square area in downtown Phoenix.
