Meetings, events and hospitality technology provider Cvent has announced its ranking for 2024's top meeting destinations and top meeting hotels worldwide. The annual rankings recognise the top-performing hotels for group business.
Cvent evaluated hotel properties that generated business through its network between January 2023 and December 2023. The properties were ranked according to criteria including total requests for proposals (RFPs), awarded RFPs, total room nights, awarded room nights, major metropolitan area market share, conversion rate and response rate.
Top meeting hotels in North America
The top two spots on the list were once again claimed by Grand Hyatt Nashville and the Omni Nashville Hotel. JW Marriott Austin improved its ranking by two spots to complete the top three.
Several hotels in the Top 10 saw significant improvements (up six or more places), including JW Marriott Nashville (#4), Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport (#9), and Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk (#10).
Interestingly, each of these three hotels has prioritised outdoor meeting spaces with recent multi-million-dollar pool area renovations and expansive outdoor terrace improvements.
Top meeting hotels in Europe
Meliá Castilla in Madrid moved up three places to take the number one spot for 2024. The hotel made significant improvements to its meetings and events offerings including state-of-the-art LED screens and Wi-Fi speed, and continues to prioritise a zero-carbon footprint. These enhancements reflect planners’ focus on technology and environmental sustainability when sourcing hotels for their events.
Newcomers to the Top 10 include NH Collection Madrid Eurobuilding (#3), Lisbon Marriott Hotel (#5), Hilton Barcelona (#6), Meliá Avenida América (#8) and AC Hotel Barcelona Forum (#10).
Top meeting hotels in Asia Pacific
JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach rose in the rankings to secure this year’s top spot. The hotel’s proximity to the central business district, cutting-edge audio-visual offerings and flexible meeting space make it an ideal host venue for event planners.
Newcomers to the Top 10 include Hilton Tokyo (#4), Bangkok Marriott Marquis Queen’s Park (#5), voco Orchard Singapore (#7), Hilton Kuala Lumpur (#8) and Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park (#9).
Top meeting hotels in Middle East and Africa
Conrad Dubai and InterContinental Dubai Festival City secured the top two spots on this year’s list, while Grosvenor House, a Luxury Collection Hotel, improved its year-on-year ranking significantly to make the top three. Grosvenor House was one of just five hotels that received Gold "Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamps," which may have had a positive impact on its success as event organisers prioritise environmentally friendly properties.
Additional newcomers to the Top 10 include Marriott Resort Palm Jumeirah, Dubai (#6), The St. Regis Downtown Dubai (#8) and Grand Hyatt Istanbul (#10).
