PLAN BY EVENT
Best Cities for Large Events
From Orlando's massive hotel inventory to Chicago's world-class convention infrastructure, the destination you choose can shape everything about your event — cost, logistics and the overall attendee experience. Compare eight of the country's top event destinations side by side to find the right fit for your next event.
Orlando
World-class venues. Massive hotel inventory. Easy access to entertainment. And more ways to keep attendees busy than almost anywhere in the country.
HOW ORLANDO COMPARES
- 130,000 — Hotel Rooms
- MAJOR — Convention Infrastructure
- MCO ACCESS — Easy Travel For Most
- ELITE — Recognizable Entertainment
- YEAR-ROUND — Event Destination
San Antonio
Unmatched air access. World-famous hotels, dining, and entertainment. Serious convention infrastructure. And a destination that gives attendees almost unlimited possibilities once the meetings end.
HOW SAN ANTONIO COMPARES
- 48,000 — City-Wide Hotel Rooms
- 14,000 — Walkable Hotel Rooms
- 8 MILES — Airport to Downtown
- 70 — Meeting Rooms
- 514,000 SQ. FT. — Contiguous Exhibit Space
New York
Unmatched air access. World-famous hotels, dining, and entertainment. Serious convention infrastructure. And a destination that gives attendees almost unlimited possibilities once the meetings end.
HOW NEW YORK COMPARES
- 124,000 — Hotel Rooms
- 850,000 — Sq. Ft. of Exhibit Space
- 3 AIRPORTS — International Access
- 122 — Meeting Rooms
- 500,000 SQ. FT. — Contiguous Exhibit Space
Las Vegas
Unmatched meeting infrastructure. More than 150,000 hotel rooms. Exceptional air access. And an entertainment, dining, and nightlife scene that gives attendees almost unlimited options once the meetings end.
HOW LAS VEGAS COMPARES
- 150,000 — Hotel Rooms
- 15 MILLION — Sq. Ft. of Exhibit Space
- 150+ CITIES — With Non Stop Flights
- 320 — Days of Sunshine
- 4.6 MILLION — Sq. Ft. Convention Center
Atlanta
Exceptional air access. Massive convention infrastructure. A compact downtown event district. And enough dining, entertainment, sports, and culture to give attendees plenty to experience once the meetings end.
HOW ATLANTA COMPARES
- 13,000 — Downtown Hotel Rooms
- 1.5 MILLION — Sq. Ft. of Exhibit Space
- 150 US CITIES — Amazing Air Access
- 12,000 — Walkable Hotel Rooms
- 10 MILES — Airport to Downtown
Dallas
Exceptional air access. Deep hotel inventory. Serious event infrastructure. And a collection of distinctive neighborhoods, dining, arts, and entertainment that gives attendees plenty to explore beyond the meeting room.
HOW DALLAS COMPARES
- 35,000 — Total Hotel Rooms
- 10,000 — Downtown Hotel Rooms
- 2 AIRPORTS — DFW & Dallas Love Field
- 20+ — Entertainment Districts
- 20 SQUARE BLOCKS — Arts District
Nashville
A walkable downtown. Major event venues. Live music around every corner. And a destination attendees are genuinely excited to visit.
HOW NASHVILLE COMPARES
- NEARLY 20,000 — Downtown & Midtown Rooms
- WALKABLE — Downtown Event District
- 353,143 SQ. FT. — Music City Center Exhibit Hall
- BNA ACCESS — Strong Nonstop Air Service
- LIVE MUSIC — Entertainment Built Into the City
Chicago
Exceptional air access. Unmatched convention infrastructure. A walkable downtown. And world-class dining, culture, architecture, and entertainment that give attendees almost unlimited options once the meetings end.
HOW CHICAGO COMPARES
- 46,000 — Downtown Hotel Rooms
- 2.6 MILLION — Sq. Ft. of Exhibit Space
- AIR ACCESS — Two Major Airports
- 173 — Meeting Rooms
- 2,929 — McCormick Place Hotel Rooms
