New York takes top spot in new meetings, events report
New York has leapfrogged Las Vegas as the top meeting and events destination in North America, according to the 2025 Meetings & Events forecast by American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT).
The travel management company (TMC) published the 2025 “Top Destinations Study” as part of its annual forecast identifying the top business travel destinations for meetings and events worldwide.
The 2025 Forecast reveals significant changes in the rankings of top cities for corporate gatherings, driven by factors such as accessibility, venue affordability, and new developments in key destinations
Key Destination Rankings for 2025
North America:
- New York
- Chicago
- Miami
- Las Vegas
- Dallas
Europe, Middle East and Africa:
- London
- Madrid
- Barcelona
- Paris
- Berlin
Latin America:
- Cancun
- Mexico City
- Buenos Aires
- Costa Rica
- São Paulo
Asia-Pacific:
- Singapore
- Tokyo
- Bangkok
- Hong Kong
- Sydney
Year-on-Year Trends
The 2025 Forecast reflects notable shifts in each region. In North America, New York has overtaken Las Vegas as the top destination, while Miami and Dallas entered the top five for the first time, replacing Los Angeles and Toronto.
London remains the dominant city in EMEA, with Madrid rising to second place, overtaking Barcelona. In Latin America, Cancun surged to the top, driven by accessibility and all-inclusive options, while in APAC, Singapore and Tokyo continue to dominate with Hong Kong moving up the ranks.
To see the full forecast, which projects a high level of optimism for the Meetings & Events industry in 2025, CLICK HERE.
