Visit Orlando announced on May 19 that the Florida city was named the #1 Top Meeting Destination in North America by Cvent, the industry-leading meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider.
This marks the 11th time Orlando has topped the globally recognized Cvent Top Meeting Destinations list. In addition, 14 Orlando area convention hotels and resorts were named as a Top Meeting Hotels in North America, with 10 ranked in the Top 100.
“Being recognized by Cvent for the 11th year underscores the trust planners place in Orlando,” said Casandra Matej, President & CEO of Visit Orlando. “Working closely with our partners, Visit Orlando connects planners with the right resources across a destination that continues to evolve and offers solutions for meetings of every size—reinforcing Orlando’s position as the top-ranked meetings destination in the country.”
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Visit Baltimore launched on May 18 a new citywide storytelling campaign called the B-side of Baltimore (the B-side), designed to spotlight the people, creativity, music, and cultural pride that define Baltimore beyond the expected.
Through a progressive rollout of activations including an original anthem created by Baltimore artists, a limited-edition vinyl release, live storytelling events, public art installations and resident-submitted stories, the campaign offers a more personal and community-driven portrait of the city while encouraging residents and visitors alike to “flip the record” and discover Baltimore’s deeper tracks.
The campaign builds on Visit Baltimore’s broader efforts to strengthen community pride while continuing to position Baltimore as a dynamic destination for leisure travel, meetings and conventions.
“We hope the B-side empowers our residents to take an active role in reshaping perception and elevating Baltimore beyond the often-one-sided headlines,” said Visit Baltimore President & CEO Kireem Swinton. “By uncovering richer, more positive stories, we build momentum for others to share their own.”
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