GRAPEVINE, TEXAS NAMED TOP 20 MEETING DESTINATION IN NORTH AMERICA
Recognition highlights its group business appeal and commitment to corporate event success

GRAPEVINE, TEXAS – Grapevine is proud to be named the 20th Best Meeting Destination in North America by Cvent, a leading platform for meeting and event planners. This prestigious recognition, part of Cvent's globally recognized list of Top Meeting Hotels and Top Meeting Destinations, highlights Grapevine's exceptional appeal as a premier location for meetings, conventions and large-scale events.

Grapevine offers more than one million square feet of flexible meeting space, 20 hotels and access to more than 11,000 hotel rooms, all within 15 minutes of Historic Main Street. As the home to DFW International Airport, Grapevine is easy to reach and provides complimentary shuttle service from the airport to hotels and top attractions. Whether hosting a large-scale conference or a small meeting, Grapevine combines exceptional service, versatile venues and authentic Texas charm to ensure every event runs seamlessly.

“Congratulations to the Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau for being honored as a Cvent Top Meeting Destination in North America. This distinguished recognition is a testament to the city's outstanding group offerings and dedication to meeting event planners' needs,” said Bharet Malhotra, Cvent Executive Vice President, Hospitality Cloud.

“Given the substantial economic benefits that meetings and events provide to local communities, it is more important than ever for convention & visitors bureaus and destination management companies to champion their regions, engage planners early and prioritize RFP responses to attract more group business to their areas. We are proud to spotlight cities like Grapevine to our global network of more than 145,000 event planners,” Malhotra added.

Cvent evaluated 14,000+ cities worldwide listed on the Cvent Supplier Network. Activity was tracked between January 2024 and December 2024. Rankings were determined by a set of qualifying criteria, including: the number of total room nights booked through the Cvent Supplier Network; the number of unique electronic request-for-proposals (RFPs) sent through the marketplace to venues within the city; the total value of the RFPs submitted; and the actual awarded value for meetings booked. Meeting planners can submit an RFP and learn more by visiting GrapevineTexasUSA.com/meetings.

ABOUT GRAPEVINE, TEXAS: Grapevine, Texas, is a charming destination located on the shores of Lake Grapevine near Dallas Fort Worth, offering a blend of history and modern amenities. Known for its vibrant hospitality, Grapevine is home to a range of world-class hotels. From luxe resorts, including Gaylord Texan, to the boutique Hotel Vin and family-friendly Great Wolf Lodge, visitors will find accommodations that suit their needs and preferences. Grapevine is home to the Urban Wine Trail, Historic Main Street, Historic Nash Farm, Grapevine Vintage Railroad and hosts many annual festivals and events including GrapeFest® - A Texas Wine Experience, Main Street Fest – A Timeless Texas Tradition and the Christmas Capital of Texas®, featuring more than 1,400 Christmas events over 40 days. Grapevine was voted Newsweek Reader's Choice Best Christmas Town in the U.S. in 2024.

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