ARLINGTON, Virginia—Knowland reported that Chicago skilled the very best quantity of conferences and occasions, along with an 8.6 year-over-year p.c development. Washington, D.C., and Phoenix had been additionally high performers, with double-digit development at 13.5 p.c and 10.7 p.c, respectively. Total, the amount of U.S. conferences and occasions elevated by a modest 5.6 p.c as a result of Thanksgiving vacation.
Chicago led conventions and conferences quantity throughout November, sustained by nationwide associations and academic as high trade drivers. The Chicago market’s common attendance was 106, and the typical assembly house used was 2,642 sq. ft.
- 12 months-over-year comparability: November 2023 occasion quantity confirmed 5.6 p.c development over November 2022.
- Prime 5 markets by occasion quantity: Chicago ranked highest within the high 25 U.S. markets with nationwide affiliation conferences, adopted by training trade occasions. The next 4 markets—Washington D.C., Phoenix, Dallas, and Orlando—rounded out the highest 5 quantity markets.
- Chicago: Nationwide affiliation, training, marriage ceremony, healthcare, and know-how.
- Washington D.C.: Nationwide affiliation, training, charity/non-profit, know-how, and journey.
- Phoenix: Nationwide affiliation, marriage ceremony, know-how, charity/non-profit, and monetary/banking.
- Dallas: Healthcare, know-how, nationwide associations, coaching/training, and transportation.
- Orlando: Nationwide affiliation, know-how, insurance coverage, training, and coaching/training.
- Prime markets outdoors the highest 25 by occasion share development: Colorado Springs, Colorado; Memphis, Tennessee; Lexington, Kentucky; Sacramento, California; and Maui Island, Hawaii had been the highest total U.S. markets by year-over-year development in conferences and occasions.
