{"id":8564,"date":"2026-05-20T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?guid=b7841be5f7646e2c0d75c5ed780d8b98"},"modified":"2026-05-20T09:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T07:00:00","slug":"cvent-announces-top-meeting-destinations-and-top-meeting-hotels-in-the-middle-east-africa-for-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stocks-future.com\/?p=8564","title":{"rendered":"Cvent Announces Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels in the Middle East & Africa for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

\nThe annual rankings highlight hotels that have gone above and beyond in securing MICE business, and the destinations that are driving economic growth through a strategic focus on meetings and events<\/i><\/p>

DUBAI, UAE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#MICEbusiness<\/a>--Cvent<\/a>, an industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, today unveiled its 2026 rankings of Top Meeting Destinations<\/a> and Top Meeting Hotels<\/a> for the Middle East & Africa (MEA). Cvent\u2019s rankings have become indispensable for event planners, highlighting top-of-the-line cities, hotels, and venues for all their event needs. The annual lists are also issued regionally for North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Latin America & Caribbean.<\/p><\/a><\/a>

\nThe destination and hotel rankings are determined based on insights gleaned from more than $20B of global sourcing and request-for-proposal (RFP) activity through Cvent\u2019s sourcing platforms in 2025, including a record-breaking amount through the Cvent Supplier Network<\/a>, one of the world\u2019s largest venue sourcing marketplaces. The unparalleled volume of business sourced in 2025 underscores the high demand for quality, in-person touchpoints. Amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, planners across the region remain engaged and continue to prioritise face-to-face meetings, underscoring the enduring value of in-person connection.<\/p>

\nCvent Top Meeting Destinations | The Middle East & Africa<\/i><\/b><\/p>

\nThe top three destinations remained unchanged: Dubai, UAE (#1), Istanbul, T\u00fcrkiye (#2), and Abu Dhabi, UAE (#3), maintaining the strong positions they have held in recent years. Marrakech rose one spot to #4 and Riyadh climbed one place to #5, while Doha moved up one position to #6. The biggest movers were Cairo, which surged five places to #8, and Casablanca, which climbed four spots to enter the top 10 for the first time \u2014 reflecting the growing international appeal of North African destinations for MICE events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\nTop 10 Meeting Destinations<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n1. Dubai, United Arab Emirates<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n2. Istanbul, T\u00fcrkiye<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n3. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n4. Marrakech, Morocco<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n5. Riyadh, Saudi Arabia<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n6. Doha, Qatar<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n7. Cape Town, South Africa<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n8. Cairo, Egypt<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n9. Kuwait City, Kuwait<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n10. Casablanca, Morocco<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table>

\nAhmed Al Khaja, CEO of Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, part of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET)<\/b> said, \u201cDubai is proud to once again be recognized as the leading meetings destination in the MEA region, reaffirming the city\u2019s position as a global hub for business events and innovation. This achievement reflects the visionary leadership and ambitious strategy that continue to drive Dubai\u2019s growth and global competitiveness. International planners choose Dubai for its world-class infrastructure, seamless connectivity, advanced technology ecosystem, and proven ability to consistently deliver large-scale, high-impact events with excellence. Our integrated network of venues, hotels, airlines, and service partners enables us to create exceptional experiences that meet the evolving needs of the global business events industry.<\/i><\/p>

\n\u201cThrough strategic collaborations and innovative platforms such as Cvent, we continue to enhance Dubai\u2019s visibility and strengthen meaningful connections with international planners and stakeholders worldwide. This recognition is a testament to the strength of our partnerships and Dubai\u2019s ongoing commitment to shaping the future of the business events sector while delivering long-term economic impact and sustainable value.\u201d<\/i><\/p>

\nCvent Top Meeting Hotels | The Middle East & Africa<\/i><\/b><\/p>

\nJW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai retained the #1 position, reinforcing its position as a premier venue for large-scale meetings and conferences. Conrad Dubai made a strong move, rising six places to #2, while Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights climbed three spots to #3. A notable development this year is the significant representation of Istanbul in the top 10: InterContinental Istanbul (#6), Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus (#8), Swiss\u00f4tel The Bosphorus (#9), and Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center (#10), reflecting Istanbul\u2019s rapid growth as a MICE powerhouse and the strength of T\u00fcrkiye\u2019s group business market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\nTop 10 Meeting Hotels<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n1. JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n2. Conrad Dubai<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n3. Hyatt Regency Dubai Creek Heights<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n4. Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n5. InterContinental Dubai Festival City \u2013 Congress Destination<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n6. InterContinental Istanbul<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n7. Le M\u00e9ridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n8. Conrad Istanbul Bosphorus<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n9. Swiss\u00f4tel The Bosphorus, Istanbul<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n

\n10. Hilton Istanbul Bomonti Hotel & Conference Center<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\n<\/table>

\nGerrit Gr\u00e4f, General Manager of JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai <\/b>said, \u201cWe are honored to be recognized as the #1 Meeting Hotel in the Middle East & Africa by Cvent for the second year running. It\u2019s a strong reflection of the scale, consistency, and precision our team delivers every day, as well as the trust our partners continue to place in us. We value our partnership with Cvent and the role it plays in connecting us with the global meetings and events community. <\/i>More broadly, this recognition speaks to the continued confidence in Dubai\u2019s events industry, a market that continues to evolve, grow, and set new benchmarks globally.<\/i><\/p>

\n\u201cAs we move into the next phase of the hotel\u2019s journey, with our recently announced enhancement programme, we look forward to welcoming our event partners to an even more elevated experience in the years ahead, building on what we do today, and taking it further.\u201d<\/i><\/p>

\nView the full list of Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels worldwide here<\/a>.<\/p>

\nMethodology<\/b><\/p>

\nAcross all Cvent Top Lists, sourcing activity was tracked between January 2025 and December 2025.<\/p>

\nFor Top Meeting Destinations, Cvent evaluated 14,000+ cities worldwide listed on the Cvent Supplier Network<\/a>. Rankings were determined by a set of qualifying criteria, including total room nights booked through the Cvent Supplier Network, unique request-for-proposals (RFPs) sent through the marketplace to venues within the city, the total value of the RFPs submitted, and awarded value for meetings booked.<\/p>

\nFor Top Meeting Hotels, Cvent evaluated hotel properties that generated business through the Cvent Supplier Network. The properties were ranked according to various criteria, including total RFPs, total awarded room nights, major metropolitan area market share, response rate; and new to 2026, bid rate, which calculates the percentage of total CSN RFPs received that a hotel responds to by submitting a proposal.<\/p>

\nAbout the Cvent Supplier Network<\/b><\/p>

\nThe Cvent Supplier Network<\/a> features nearly 340,000 hotels, resorts and special event venues, serving as one of the world\u2019s largest and most accurate databases of detailed venue information. Event planners sourced more than $20 billion of MICE business through Cvent\u2019s sourcing networks in 2025 alone. The Cvent Supplier Network is part of Cvent\u2019s suite of solutions that 17,000 hotels, venues, CVBs and destination management organisations worldwide rely on to reach more planners, attract MICE business, and directly engage with Cvent\u2019s global network of nearly 160,000 event professionals. Cvent technology enables hotels and venues to efficiently manage their MICE and corporate travel business, increase revenue, and deliver more profitable results.<\/p>

\nAbout Cvent<\/b><\/p>

\nCvent is a leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider with 5,500+ employees and 30,000+ customers worldwide as of December 31, 2025. Founded in 1999, the company delivers a comprehensive event marketing and management platform and offers a global marketplace where event professionals collaborate with venues to create engaging, impactful experiences. Hotels and venues use Cvent\u2019s supplier and venue solutions to win more group and corporate travel business through Cvent\u2019s sourcing platforms. Cvent solutions optimise the event management value chain and have enabled clients around the world to manage millions of meetings and events. For more information, please visit cvent.com<\/a>.<\/p> Contacts<\/b>

\nFor media inquiries, please contact:\n<\/b>Rachita Sharma\nrachita.sharma@cvent.com<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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