Cvent, the renowned provider of meetings, events, and hospitality technology, has just released its highly anticipated annual Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels list for Asia Pacific. These prestigious rankings, which shed light on the most sought-after MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) hotels and meeting destinations, mark the first publication since the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the events industry in 2020.
These lists were compiled based on the sourcing activity recorded through the Cvent Supplier Network, a colossal venue-sourcing platform recognized globally. This year’s publication also includes rankings for North America, Europe, and the Middle East & Africa. Hospitality professionals have recognized the pivotal role of technology in engaging planners and boosting sales and marketing efforts to attract meetings and events to their properties or locales.
Graham Pope, the Vice President of International Sales at Cvent, emphasized the significance of these lists in the recovery process, stating, “Digital transformation has revolutionized the way hospitality professionals embrace technology to engage planners and enhance their sales and marketing efforts to attract meetings and events to their properties or locales. The pandemic proved how critically important meetings and events are for bolstering local economies, and our Cvent Top Lists highlight the hotels, venues, and destinations that are enabling a dramatic comeback by capitalizing on the swift return to in-person events.”
As travel restrictions eased and international visitors flocked back to Asia Pacific, numerous destinations experienced a significant surge in tourism. Regional tourism boards in the APAC region have actively sought strategic partnerships, unveiled captivating tourist attractions, and embraced technology to attract a broader audience. This concerted effort has paid off, as the top ten meeting destinations in Asia Pacific for 2023 are as follows:
- Singapore
- Sydney, Australia
- Bangkok, Thailand
- Seoul, South Korea
- Melbourne, Australia
- Tokyo, Japan
- Bali, Indonesia
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- Gold Coast, Australia
- Phuket, Thailand
The revival of the APAC market has encouraged hotels to make substantial investments in new properties, renovations, and expansions, catering to the growing demand from travellers and groups. When comparing this year’s rankings to those of 2019, several newcomers have emerged in the top ten meeting hotels list, including Fairmont Singapore, Conrad Centennial Singapore, Swissôtel The Stamford Singapore, and InterContinental Singapore. Notably, hotels prioritising state-of-the-art meeting facilities have prominently secured their positions in the top ten, underscoring the enduring value of such investments in attracting MICE business.
The top ten meeting hotels in Asia Pacific for 2023 are as follows:
- Fairmont Singapore
- Hyatt Regency Sydney
- Shangri-La Singapore
- Conrad Centennial Singapore
- Swissôtel The Stamford Singapore
- InterContinental Singapore
- Pan Pacific Singapore
- Hilton Singapore Orchard
- PARKROYAL COLLECTION, Singapore
- JW Marriott Hotel Singapore South Beach
Rachela Virgara, Director of Sales – MICE at Hyatt Regency Sydney, expressed gratitude for the recognition, saying, “We are honored to be ranked second on Cvent’s Top Hotels list, and we owe a great deal of this success to the Cvent Supplier Network platform. The platform makes connecting clients with hotels and tourism hospitality suppliers worldwide easy. Having that one consistent platform available makes communication seamless and quick and allows for relationships and connections to be made that otherwise may not have been. This recognition is a testament to the power of technology and partnerships in the hospitality industry, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with Cvent to deliver exceptional experiences for our guests.”
Please click here to access the complete Cvent Top Meeting Destinations and Cvent Top Meeting Hotels lists worldwide.
Written by: Supaporn Pholrach (Joom)
