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Cvent announced the top 50 cities for meetings and events in the United States, and Orlando was ranked as the No. 1 spot for group meetings in the country.

The Orange County Convention Center was ranked No. 1 in the country by Business Review USA. The publication evaluated the top 10 U.S. convention centers, and Orlando came out on top.

The Trade Show News Network released its list of the top 250 trade shows in the United States during 2011. Orlando held 26 of the top shows, ranking as the No. 2 destination overall.

“When NPE met for the first time in Orlando after 40 years in Chicago, we were anxious to witness the results of the decision to change venues. We likened it to pulling a mature tree out of our backyard, and moving it to the front yard — would it thrive? But even before NPE2012 took place, we knew it was going to be a fantastic decision. From the flexibility of the Orange County Convention Center and the amazing new hotels, to the incredible dining options and the extraordinary levels of service we experienced across the destination, Orlando certainly prepared us for success. We can’t wait to achieve even greater results at NPE2015.”

— Gene Sanders Senior Vice President, Trade Shows SPI: The Plastics Trade Association