Top Destinations for Meetings & Incentives in 2024

Mittwoch, 30.10.2024
Global DMC Partners has published its 2024 Global Destination Index, listing top U.S. and international destinations based on client demand for meetings, events, and incentives.
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The 2024 Global Destinations Index shows that Chicago is the most popular MICE destination in the U.S. Picture: iStock

Global DMC Partners, the world’s largest network of independent Destination Management Companies (DMCs) and event service providers, has released its 2024 Global Destination Index, highlighting the most requested U.S. and international destinations. The annual list provides insights into the industry’s evolving preferences and economic indicators, driven by GDP’s extensive global client and partner network.

Shifting Trends in MICE Destinations

The 2024 Index features popular U.S. cities like Chicago and Washington, D.C., alongside international hotspots Paris and Barcelona. GDP reports an increase in secondary destinations, including the French Riviera, Málaga, and Hawaii, reflecting growing demand for unique and versatile MICE locations in 2024.

Top 10 U.S.                                       

  1. Chicago, IL                             
  2. Washington, D.C.                   
  3. New York, NY                         
  4. Las Vegas, NV                        
  5. Nashville, TN                          
  6. Dallas, TX                                
  7. Miami, FL                                
  8. Orlando, FL                             
  9. Austin, TX                               
  10. San Diego, CA                         

Top 10 International                                      

  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