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WORLDWIDE – CVENT 2025: THE BEST EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS FOR EVENTS
Cvent, a global leader in event and hospitality technology, has released its 2025 rankings of the top European destinations and hotels for meetings and conferences. The data is based on over $18 billion in MICE activity tracked in 2024 through Cvent platforms.
London retains the top spot for the third consecutive year, followed by Barcelona and Madrid. Amsterdam climbs to fourth place, while Paris makes gains in sixth. Prague and Dublin enter the top ten, driven by the success of tech and international events.
Italy stands out with Rome holding steady in eighth place, thanks to its unique blend of cultural heritage and modern event infrastructure. The Italian capital is increasingly seen as a hub for institutional events, international conferences, and medical-scientific congresses. Milan also makes it into the top 25 European destinations — a positive sign for the Lombard city, which continues to invest in next-generation trade fair and convention spaces.
Top 10 European Destinations for Meetings in 2025
- London, UK
- Barcelona, Spain
- Madrid, Spain
- Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Paris, France
- Berlin, Germany
- Rome, Italy
- Prague, Czech Republic
- Dublin, Ireland
Hotels: Vienna Takes the Lead
Among hotels, Vienna stands out with the Imperial Riding School, recognized as the best European meeting hotel. It is followed by the Torre Melina Gran Meliá in Barcelona and the Prague Marriott Hotel. All ten hotels in the ranking are new entries, demonstrating the dynamism and ongoing transformation in the sector.
Top 10 Meeting Hotels in Europe 2025
- Imperial Riding School, Autograph Collection (Vienna)
- Torre Melina, Gran Meliá & Catalunya Congress Centre (Barcelona)
- Prague Marriott Hotel
- Renaissance Barcelona Fira Hotel
- Dorothea Hotel, Budapest
- InterContinental Barcelona
- The College Green Hotel, Dublin
- Hotel Berlin, Berlin
- Anantara The Marker, Dublin
- Hyatt Regency Barcelona Tower