Events and hospitality technology provider Cvent has released its Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for Europe lists for the first time since 2020. The lists include regional rankings for North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa, and were compiled based on sourcing activity through the Cvent Supplier Network. “The critical role the meetings and events industry play in bolstering local economies worldwide was never more apparent than when that business disappeared overnight during the pandemic,” said Graham Pope, Cvent vice-president of international sales. “Fortunately, destinations and hotels alike have seen a dramatic comeback from pandemic lows as they benefitted from the pent-up demand for in-person experiences. Pope reflected that the Top Lists highlight hotels and destinations that have “embraced technology to engage planners and enhance their sales and marketing efforts” while looking to expand and improve their MICE business. London has retained its number-one European ranking from 2019 and has more than 400 hotels in the pipeline, having opened 17 in 2022. Barcelona in second place opened eight hotels during the time the research was undertaken, and third-placed Paris is gearing up for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games with significant tourism infrastructure development across the city. Cvent’s Top 10 Meeting Destinations in Europe
- London, UK
- Barcelona, Spain
- Paris, France
- Madrid, Spain
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Berlin, Germany
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Rome, Italy
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Munich, Germany
Cvent top meeting hotels
Many hoteliers leveraged the downtime in 2020 and 2021 to invest in upgrades and renovations to prepare their properties for the post-pandemic travel boom, which was reflected in Cvent’s findings. Top 10 Meeting Hotels in Europe
- W Barcelona
- Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference
- Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile
- Meliá Castilla
- Hilton Prague
- Hotel Arts Barcelona
- Corinthia Lisbon
- Hilton Vienna Park
- InterContinental Athenaeum Athens
- Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon
Newcomers to the Cvent Top 10 hotels – including Corinthia Lisbon, Hilton Vienna Park, InterContinental Athenaeum Athens, and Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon – unveiled significant renovations in the last few years.
