Tampa Named a 2025 Top Meeting Destination by Cvent for the Third Consecutive Year

Cvent Top Meeting Destinations North America 2025 badge over a waterfront Tampa Convention Center

For the third year in a row, Tampa has earned a spot among Cvent's Top Meeting Destinations, reaffirming its position as one of the world's premier cities for meetings, conventions, corporate events, and association gatherings.

This recognition reflects Tampa's continued growth as a leading destination for corporate meetings, conventions, association events, and large-scale conferences, supported by world-class facilities, a vibrant downtown, and a thriving hospitality and tourism community. Organizations continue to choose Tampa for its scenic waterfront location, walkable downtown, and seamless event management and planning services.

Selecting the Best Meeting Destinations

Each year, Cvent evaluates more than 14,000 cities worldwide to identify the top destinations for conferences, trade shows, and corporate meetings, based on sourcing activity through the Cvent Supplier Network, one of the industry's largest platforms connecting meeting planners, event managers, and professional organizers with venues and destinations.

The Tampa Convention Center plays a central role in this success, welcoming dozens of corporate events, trade shows, and conferences annually. The center's strong partnerships with Visit Tampa Bay, local hotels, service providers, and event management partners help ensure planners have the resources and support needed to deliver unforgettable events.

Award-Winning Year for Tampa Convention Center

This recognition adds to an already remarkable year of success for the Tampa Convention Center. The facility has now earned seven prestigious awards in 2025, including honors from ConventionSouth Magazine, the Northstar Stella Awards, Tampa's Best Awards, Smart Meetings, Exhibitor Magazine, and International Explorer Awards.

Each award underscores the center's ongoing reputation as one of the top convention centers in the United States, attracting event professionals, association planners, corporate meetings, and conference organizers from across the globe.

See a full timeline of the center's accomplishments

About the Tampa Convention Center

Located in the heart of Downtown Tampa, the Tampa Convention Center offers over 600,000 square feet of flexible waterfront event space. The venue's scenic bay views, along with walkable access to hotels, restaurants, and entertainment, make it a top choice for meeting planners, corporate clients, associations, and event managers seeking a memorable destination for conferences, trade shows, and corporate events.

Click here to learn more about hosting your next meeting, conference, or corporate event in Tampa, Florida's award-winning convention destination.