Denver Venues

Where should you host your next meeting or event? Denver may be a good option, according to a study by the Pew Research Center. In a recent social trend report, Pew polled respondents as to what big city or its surrounding metropolitan area they want to live in. Denver, chosen by 43 percent, ranked highest, followed by San Diego (40 percent) and Seattle (38 percent).

Here are the top 10 destinations:

1. Denver
2. San Diego
3. Seattle
4. Orlando, Tampa, San Francisco (three-way tie)
5. Phoenix
6. Portland
7. Sacramento, San Antonio (tie)
8. Boston, Miami (tie)
9. Atlanta
10. Washington, DC

Also interesting to note, seven of the top most popular big cities are in the West. Six of the above list are in the South.

If you're trying to narrow down your choices for a meetings destination, make sure to check out the Cvent Destination Guide. You can search over 60 cities in the United States, including all those in the most popular list—you can even view cities based on region! Read about meeting venues, transportation options and more to find the perfect fit for your meeting.