chicago — Global DMC Partners, a global network of independent destination management companies and specialist event providers, has released its 2024 Global Destination Index, revealing the best places for meetings and incentive travel around the world. The index was created based on RFPs and leads received for projects undertaken by the organization’s global DMC partners through 2024.
Check out the rankings in the index below, as well as the trade shows these cities have hosted or will host in 2024.
Top 10 destinations in the United States
1. Chicago, Illinois
- 28 trade fairs held trade show directorThe overall Zoom calendar includes:
- Golden 100 shows: AHR Expo, The Inspired Home Show, AVIATION WEEK Network MRO Americas Conference & Exhibition, National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, ASCO Annual Conference, IFT FIRST Annual Event & Expo, ADLM 2024, IMTS, AAO Annual Conference, PACK EXPO International , Radiological Society of North America 2024
- Fastest 50 shows: SHRM Annual Meeting and Expo, AHR Expo
2. washington d.c.
- The TSE Zoom Calendar features a total of 16 trade shows, including:
- Golden 100 Show: AUSA Annual Meeting and Expo
- Fastest 50 shows: data center world
3. New York City, New York
- The TSE Zoom Calendar features a total of 33 trade shows, including:
- Golden 100 shows: NRF 2024: Retail Showcase, Summer Food Show
- Fastest 50 shows: NRF 2024: Retail Showcase, IBS New York and IECSC New York, Vision Expo East, INTERPHEX
4. Las Vegas, Nevada
- The TSE Zoom Calendar hosts a total of 100 trade shows, including:
- Golden 100 shows: PPAI Expo, International Floor Events, World of Concrete, CES, Winter Food Show, TPE24-TOTAL Product Expo, SHOT Show, MAGIC Las Vegas, PROJECT Las Vegas and MAGIC Procurement, NADA Show, International Roofing Expo, NAHB International Builders Show, NAB Show, ISC West, ACT Expo, JCK, ICSC LAS VEGAS, WasteExpo, InfoComm USA, Cosmoprof North America, SUPERZOO, MAGIC Las Vegas, PROJECT Las Vegas and SOURCING at MAGIC, MINExpo INTERNATIONAL®, PRINTING United Expo , NBAA Business Aviation Exhibition, G2E, IMEX America, NACS Show, SupplySide West and Food Ingredients Show North America, AAPEX, SEMA Show, ISSA North America Show
- Fastest 50 shows: PPAI Expo, CES, Las Vegas Market, TPE24-TOTAL Product Expo, Manifest, International Roofing Expo, NAHB International Builders Show, Toy Fest, Bar & Restaurant Expo, NGA Show, NAB Show, ISC West, ACT Expo, ABC Kids Expo, Licensing Expo, IBS Las Vegas and IECSC Las Vegas, InfoComm USA, MAGIC Las Vegas, PROJECT Las Vegas and MAGIC Procurement, SupplySide West and Food Ingredients North America, AAPEX, Live Design International
5. Nashville, Tennessee
- The TSE Zoom Calendar features a total of 19 trade shows, including:
- Golden 100 shows: Car Wash Show, NATDA Trailer Show
- Fastest 50 shows: Magic Nashville
6. Dallas, Texas
- The TSE Zoom Calendar features a total of 12 trade shows, including:
- Gold 100 and Fastest 50 Show: american glass construction corp.
7. Miami, Florida
- Overall seven trade shows held via TSE Zoom Calendar
8. Orlando, Florida
- The TSE Zoom Calendar hosts a total of 43 trade shows, including:
- Golden 100 shows: Cattle Industry Conference and NCBA Trade Show, PGA Show, DISTRIBUTECH International, Global Pet Expo, HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, ISA International Sign Expo, NPE: Plastics Show, ICAST, NSC Safety Conference & Expo, FABTECH, IAAPA Expo, Interservice/Industrial, Training, Simulation and Education Conference
- Fastest 50 shows: PGA Show, DISTRIBUTECH International, VMX: Veterinary Meeting & Expo, Global Pet Expo, ISA International Sign Expo, FABTECH, The Pizza Tomorrow Summit
9. Austin, Texas
- Overall 13 trade shows held via TSE Zoom Calendar
10. San Diego, California
- The TSE Zoom Calendar features a total of 24 trade shows, including:
- Golden 100 shows: AAD Annual Meeting, ASH Annual Meeting and Expo
- Fastest 50 shows: National Education Conference, sponsored by AASA, OFC (Optical Fiber Communications Conference and Exhibition)
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Top 10 international destinations
1. Paris, France
2.Barcelona, Spain
3.Amsterdam, Netherlands
4.London, UK
5. Lisbon, Portugal
6. Athens, Greece
7. Madrid, Spain
8. Vienna, Austria
9. Rome, Italy
10. Berlin, Germany
Second tier cities
The 2024 Global Destination Index also lists popular secondary destinations including Japan, Hawaii, Costa Rica, St. Lucia, Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, the Greek Islands, and U.S. Midwestern cities such as Kansas City and Louisville. .
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