These U.S. cities are top destinations for meetings, events
May 24, 2016 at 1:00 a.m.
| Updated May 23, 2016 at 11:29 p.m.
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The top meeting destination cities are:
1. Orlando
2. Chicago
3. Las Vegas
4. Atlanta
5. San Diego
6. New York
7. Washington, D.C.
8. Dallas
9. Nashville
10. New Orleans
Source: Cvent annual top destination ranking based upon booking activity through Cvent Supplier Network which sourced nearly $10 billion in meetings and events around the world.