According to the Events Industry Council’s Meetings Significance Survey, the U.S. meetings economy continues to grow across all segments and major reporting metrics. In 2016, there were:
Direct spending supported by meetings was greater than the sales of businesses in the air, rail and water transportation sectors – combined. It was also greater than the output of businesses in the arts, entertainment and recreation sector. The survey results include data from Oxford Economics, Longwoods International, the National Travel and Tourism Office and STR. Responses represent: