Exhibitions, conventions & meetings in the U.S.

Statistics report on exhibitions, conventions, and meetings in the United States

Exhibitions, conventions & meetings in the U.S.

This report presents a range of statistics and facts about exhibitions, conventions, and meetings in the United States. It includes key data on meeting frequency, attendance, venues, expenses, and more. The report also focuses on the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on this market.

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Industry overview

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  • Basic Statistic Economic value of meetings and exhibitions to host destinations in the U.S. 2019
  • Premium Statistic Distribution of revenue from events and trade shows in the U.S. 2019, by source
  • Basic Statistic Square footage of expositions in the U.S. 2011-2019
  • Premium Statistic Meetings activity in North America 2020, by type
  • Premium Statistic Cost per attendee in the North American meetings industry 2019, by sector

COVID-19 impact on exhibitions and meetings

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  • Premium Statistic COVID-19 impact on cancellation and postponement of B2B exhibitions in the U.S. 2020
  • Premium Statistic Most offered digital content of B2B exhibitions during COVID-19 in the U.S. 2020
  • Basic Statistic Opinions on in-person and hybrid meetings among business travelers in the U.S. 2020
  • Basic Statistic Opinions on attending conventions during the coronavirus in the U.S. 2021

Venues and attendance

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  • Premium Statistic Largest exhibition halls worldwide 2022, by gross hall capacity
  • Premium Statistic Number of visitors at conventions and exhibitions in the U.S. 2019
  • Basic Statistic Change in attendance at meetings and events in the U.S. 2011-2020
  • Basic Statistic Number of exhibitors at exhibitions in the U.S. 2019
  • Basic Statistic Change in number of exhibitors at trade shows in the U.S. 2011-2020

Budget and expenses

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  • Basic Statistic Average budget for meetings and conventions in the U.S. 2011-2019
  • Premium Statistic Convention and meeting budgets in the U.S. 2019
  • Basic Statistic Change in convention and meeting budget in the U.S. 2011-2020
  • Premium Statistic Leading exhibition and meeting expenses in the U.S. 2019
  • Premium Statistic Outsourcing of meeting-related services in the U.S. 2019

Meeting, convention, and event planners

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  • Premium Statistic Largest employers of meeting, convention, and event planners in the U.S. 2022
  • Premium Statistic U.S. meeting, convention, and event planners' median annual wage 2022, by segment
  • Premium Statistic Meeting, convention, and event planning jobs in the U.S. 2022-2032, by category

Association meetings

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  • Premium Statistic Main country destinations for business meetings 2022
  • Premium Statistic Number of participants at association meetings in selected countries worldwide 2019
  • Premium Statistic Leading ten U.S. cities by number of international association meetings 2019

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