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These U.S. cities are top destinations for meetings, events

FILE - In this Monday, March 7, 2011, file photo, killer whale Tilikum, right, watches as SeaWorld Orlando trainers take a break during a training session at the theme park's Shamu Stadium in Orlando, Fla. SeaWorld is ending its practice of killer whale breeding following years of controversy over keeping orcas in captivity. The company announced Thursday, March 17, 2016, that the breeding program will end immediately. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File) FILE - In this Monday, March 7, 2011, file photo, killer whale Tilikum, right, watches as SeaWorld Orlando trainers take a break during a training session at the theme park's Shamu Stadium in Orlando, Fla. SeaWorld is ending its practice of killer whale breeding following years of controversy over keeping orcas in captivity. The company announced Thursday, March 17, 2016, that the breeding program will end immediately. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack, File)

By Staff Report May 24, 2016 1 min read

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.