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 – which also include regional rankings for North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa – were compiled based on sourcing activity through the Cvent Supplier Network.
Graham Pope, vice-president of international sales, Cvent, said: “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.
“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.
Cvent’s Top 10 Meeting Destinations in Europe
London has retained its number-one European ranking from 2019 and has more than 400 hotels in the pipeline, having opened 17 in 2022.
Fiona Plumpton, head of London Convention Bureau Services, said: “We are truly excited to be the number one Cvent Top Meeting Destination, confirming once again that London is a global leader in the meetings and events sector.
“London is a diverse and inclusive city and offers unrivalled choices when planning a meeting or event. London is also a global leader in technology and innovation. Utilising technology, which includes the Cvent platform, allows us to bring London directly to event planners and enables our team, and those of our partner hotels and venues, to quickly respond which helps us stay ahead of the competition.”
- London, UK
- Barcelona, Spain
- Paris, France
- Madrid, Spain
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Berlin, Germany
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Rome, Italy
- Frankfurt, Germany
- Munich, Germany
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.
