Travel Destinations for Business Meetings and Special Events by City
When considering a business city or other destination to host your next meeting, incentive or special event, event planners should know everything from how many business hotels an area offers to the range of event venues and transportation access. This will help make informed selections that will enhance an event’s theme and achieve event goals.
Berlin, Germany has steadily been growing in popularity for meetings and conventions, and continues to catch the attention of meeting and event planners. Learn more.
While Madrid, Spain is a popular popular European destination for leisure travel, it's tourism and business community has been quickly developing its infrastructure to support business events, congresses and international fairs.
Barcelona, Spain is one of the most popular destinations for association conferences and international congresses. Find out more about why this destination is on the radar for business events.
Las Vegas is one of the most popular destinations for conferences, meetings, incentive programs and destination weddings in the U.S. Find out more about why these events have contributed to its success.
When you think of world capitals for business event planning, Lisbon, Portugal, may not be the first to come to mind, but it certainly has an allure that can compete with other major cities. With nearly 15,000 hotel rooms -- and the vast majority in the four and five star categories, Lisbon is a hidden gem for business travel. Learn more about planning meetings and events in Lisbon.
For those who are looking to create a unique wine country experience for an incentive or executive retreat, Rioja, Spain, offers a great opportunity for groups to refine their wine tasting appreciation while staying focused on the business objectives of the meeting. Consider this a starting point for Rioja or wine country elsewhere. Learn more.
London is perhaps the most popular international destination for conferences, meetings, incentive programs and other business events. Find out more about events in London.
Chicago is destination for business events and where business revenues exceed more than 2.5 times that of leisure travel -- despite the fact that business represents about 27% of total travel. Find out more about events in Chicago.
The 2007 EIBTM Industry Trends report identifies several business event industry challenges, especially for international planners. Budget is the biggest consideration. However, expanded destination options may provide some financial relief.
