Should Jacksonville invest in a new convention center? The answer to that question usually depends on if the person being asked believes that city is or can be a major meeting destination. Nevertheless, according to Cvent.com, it's a top 50 U.S. meeting destination. Here's the list!
Cvent's Top 50 Meeting Destinations
1. Orlando
2. Washington
3. Las Vegas
4. Miami
5. Chicago
6. San Diego
7. Phoenix
8. Atlanta
9. Dallas
10. New Orleans
11. New York City
12. Scottsdale, AZ
13. San Antonio
14. Nashville
15. Denver
16. San Francisco
17. Los Angeles
18. Boston
19. Grapevine, TX
20. Kissimmee, FL
21. Houston
22. Philadelphia
23. Baltimore
24. Austin
25. Fort Worth
26. Arlington, VA
27. Indianapolis
28. Hollywood, FL
29. Seattle
30. Fort Lauderdale
31. Anaheim
32. Tampa
33. Rosemont, IL
34. Minneapolis
35. St. Louis
36. Charlotte
37. Irving, TX
38. Carlsbad, CA
39. Henderson, NV
40. Alexandria, VA
41. Kansas City
42. Long Beach
43. Boca Raton, FL
44. Schaumburg, IL
45. Portland
46. Newport Beach, CA
47. Jacksonville
48. Columbus, OH
49. Naples
50. San Jose, CA
Source: http://www.cvent.com/en/sem/top-50-meeting-destinations-us-2012.shtml
Article by Ennis Davis, AICP. Contact Ennis at edavis@moderncities.com
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