CHICAGO — Global DMC Partners, a global network of independent destination management companies and specialized event providers, released its 2024 Global Destination Index, revealing the top locations for meetings and incentive travel around the world. The Index is created based on RFPs and leads received for programs taking place in 2024 across the organization’s worldwide DMC partners.
Check out the rankings from the index below, along with what trade shows have taken place or are on the calendar for 2024 in these cities.
Top 10 U.S. Destinations
1. Chicago, IL
- Held 28 trade shows tracked by Trade Show Executive‘s Zoom Calendar overall, including:
- Gold 100 Shows: AHR Expo, The Inspired Home Show, AVIATION WEEK Network MRO Americas Conference & Exhibition, National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show, ASCO Annual Meeting, IFT FIRST Annual Event & Expo, ADLM 2024, IMTS, AAO Annual Meeting, PACK EXPO International, RSNA 2024
- Fastest 50 Shows: SHRM Annual Conference & Expo, AHR Expo
2. Washington, D.C.
- Held 16 trade shows track by TSE’s Zoom Calendar overall, including:
- Gold 100 Show: AUSA Annual Meeting & Exposition
- Fastest 50 Show: Data Center World
3. New York, NY
- Held 33 trade shows track by TSE’s Zoom Calendar overall, including:
- Gold 100 Shows: NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show, Summer Fancy Food Show
- Fastest 50 Shows: NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show, IBS New York and IECSC New York, Vision Expo East, INTERPHEX
4. Las Vegas, NV
- Held 100 trade shows track by TSE’s Zoom Calendar overall, including:
- Gold 100 Shows: The PPAI Expo, The International Surface Event, World of Concrete, CES, Winter Fancy Food Show, TPE24-TOTAL Product Expo, SHOT Show, MAGIC Las Vegas, PROJECT Las Vegas and SOURCING at MAGIC, 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 Convention & Exhibition, G2E, IMEX America, NACS Show, SupplySide West and Food ingredients North America, AAPEX, SEMA Show, ISSA Show North America
- Fastest 50 Shows: The PPAI Expo, CES, Las Vegas Market, TPE24-TOTAL Product Expo, Manifest, International Roofing Expo, NAHB International Builders’ Show, ToyFest, Bar & Restaurant Expo, The 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 SOURCING at MAGIC, SupplySide West and Food ingredients North America, AAPEX, Live Design International
5. Nashville, TN
- Held 19 trade shows track by TSE’s Zoom Calendar overall, including:
- Gold 100 Shows: The Car Wash Show, NATDA Trailer Show
- Fastest 50 Show: MAGIC Nashville
6. Dallas, TX
- Held 12 trade shows track by TSE’s Zoom Calendar overall, including:
- Gold 100 and Fastest 50 Show: GlassBuild America
7. Miami, FL
- Held seven trade shows track by TSE’s Zoom Calendar overall
8. Orlando, FL
- Held 43 trade shows track by TSE’s Zoom Calendar overall, including:
- Gold 100 Shows: Cattle Industry Convention & NCBA Trade Show, PGA Show, DISTRIBUTECH International, Global Pet Expo, HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition, ISA International Sign Expo, NPE: The Plastics Show, ICAST, NSC Safety Congress & Expo, FABTECH, IAAPA Expo, Interservice/Industry, Training, Simulation & 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, TX
- Held 13 trade shows track by TSE’s Zoom Calendar overall
10. San Diego, CA
- Held 24 trade shows track by TSE’s Zoom Calendar overall, including:
- Gold 100 Shows: AAD Annual Meeting, ASH Annual Meeting & Exposition
- Fastest 50 Shows: National Conference on Education, Presented by AASA, OFC (Optical Fiber Communication Conference & Exhibition)
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Top 10 International Destinations
1. Paris, France
2. Barcelona, Spain
3. Amsterdam, Netherlands
4. London, England
5. Lisbon, Portugal
6. Athens, Greece
7. Madrid, Spain
8. Vienna, Austria
9. Rome, Italy
10. Berlin, Germany
Secondary Cities
The 2024 Global Destination Index also calls out popular secondary destinations including Japan, Hawaii, Costa Rica, Saint Lucia, the Emilia-Romagna region in Italy, Greek Islands and other Midwestern cities in the U.S. like Kansas City and Louisville.
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