
Exhibition, Convention & Meeting Industry in the U.S. - statistics & facts
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- Share of tradeshow revenue generated by exhibition sales
- 21%

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Distribution of revenue from events and trade shows in the U.S. 2019, by source
- Growth of exhibition industry revenue in the U.S.
- -11.7%

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Quarterly change in the exhibition industry revenue in the U.S. 2011-2023
- Share of meetings & exhibitions with an economic value of over 10m USD to their host destination
- 13%

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Economic value of meetings and exhibitions to host destinations in the U.S. 2019
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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
Industry overview
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Economic value of meetings and exhibitions to host destinations in the U.S. 2019
Economic value of meetings and exhibitions to host destinations in the U.S. 2019
Economic value of meetings and exhibitions to host destinations in the United States in 2019
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Distribution of revenue from events and trade shows in the U.S. 2019, by source
Distribution of revenue from events and trade shows in the U.S. 2019, by source
Distribution of revenue from events and trade shows in the United States in 2019, by source
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Square footage of expositions in the U.S. 2011-2019
Square footage of expositions in the U.S. 2011-2019
Average area of largest expositions in the United States from 2011 to 2019 (in square feet)
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Meetings activity in North America 2020, by type
Meetings activity in North America 2020, by type
Meetings activity in North America in 2020, by meeting type
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Cost per attendee in the North American meetings industry 2019, by sector
Cost per attendee in the North American meetings industry 2019, by sector
Cost per attendee in the North American meetings industry as of April 2019 (in U.S. dollars)*
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
COVID-19 impact on exhibitions and meetings
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COVID-19 impact on cancellation and postponement of B2B exhibitions in the U.S. 2020
COVID-19 impact on cancellation and postponement of B2B exhibitions in the U.S. 2020
Share of organizations cancelling or postponing B2B exhibitions due to the coronavirus pandemic in the United States as of April and June 2020
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Most offered digital content of B2B exhibitions during COVID-19 in the U.S. 2020
Most offered digital content of B2B exhibitions during COVID-19 in the U.S. 2020
Most commonly offered digital content delivered by B2B exhibitions during the coronavirus pandemic in the United States as of April and June 2020
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Opinions on in-person and hybrid meetings among business travelers in the U.S. 2020
Opinions on in-person and hybrid meetings among business travelers in the U.S. 2020
If you could choose between in-person and hybrid meetings, which one would you prefer?
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Opinions on attending conventions during the coronavirus in the U.S. 2021
Opinions on attending conventions during the coronavirus in the U.S. 2021
Thinking about the current situation of the COVID-19 pandemic, in which month would you feel comfortable to attend conventions or conferences in 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
Venues and attendance
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Largest exhibition halls worldwide 2022, by gross hall capacity
Largest exhibition halls worldwide 2022, by gross hall capacity
Largest exhibition halls worldwide as of February 2022, by gross hall capacity (in 1,000 square meters)
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Number of visitors at conventions and exhibitions in the U.S. 2019
Number of visitors at conventions and exhibitions in the U.S. 2019
Number of visitors at largest conventions and exhibitions in the United States in 2019
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Change in attendance at meetings and events in the U.S. 2011-2020
Change in attendance at meetings and events in the U.S. 2011-2020
Change in attendance at largest meetings and events in the United States from 2011 to 2020
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Number of exhibitors at exhibitions in the U.S. 2019
Number of exhibitors at exhibitions in the U.S. 2019
Number of exhibitors at largest exhibitions in the United States in 2019
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Change in number of exhibitors at trade shows in the U.S. 2011-2020
Change in number of exhibitors at trade shows in the U.S. 2011-2020
Change in number of exhibitors at largest trade shows in the United States from 2011 to 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
Budget and expenses
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Average budget for meetings and conventions in the U.S. 2011-2019
Average budget for meetings and conventions in the U.S. 2011-2019
Average budget for meetings and conventions in the United States from 2011 to 2019 (in million U.S. dollars)
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Convention and meeting budgets in the U.S. 2019
Convention and meeting budgets in the U.S. 2019
Convention and meeting budgets in the United States in 2019
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Change in convention and meeting budget in the U.S. 2011-2020
Change in convention and meeting budget in the U.S. 2011-2020
Change in convention and meeting budget in the United States from 2011 to 2020
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Leading exhibition and meeting expenses in the U.S. 2019
Leading exhibition and meeting expenses in the U.S. 2019
Leading exhibition and meeting expenses in the United States in 2019
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Outsourcing of meeting-related services in the U.S. 2019
Outsourcing of meeting-related services in the U.S. 2019
Outsourcing of meeting-related services in the United States in 2019
Meeting, convention, and event planners
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Meeting, convention, and event planners
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Largest employers of meeting, convention, and event planners in the U.S. 2022
Largest employers of meeting, convention, and event planners in the U.S. 2022
Leading employment segments in meeting, convention, and event planning in the United States in 2022, by share of total jobs
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U.S. meeting, convention, and event planners' median annual wage 2022, by segment
U.S. meeting, convention, and event planners' median annual wage 2022, by segment
Median annual wage of meeting, convention, and event planners in the United States in May 2022, by segment (in U.S. dollars)
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Meeting, convention, and event planning jobs in the U.S. 2022-2032, by category
Meeting, convention, and event planning jobs in the U.S. 2022-2032, by category
Number of jobs in meeting, convention, and event planning in the United States in 2022, with a forecast for 2032, by category (in 1,000s)
Association meetings
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Main country destinations for business meetings 2022
Main country destinations for business meetings 2022
Leading countries for association meetings and events worldwide in 2022, by number of in-person events
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Number of participants at association meetings in selected countries worldwide 2019
Number of participants at association meetings in selected countries worldwide 2019
Estimated total number of participants at association meetings in selected countries worldwide in 2019 (in 1,000s)
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Leading ten U.S. cities by number of international association meetings 2019
Leading ten U.S. cities by number of international association meetings 2019
Leading ten cities ranked by number of international association meetings in the United States in 2019
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