Recognition highlights business appeal and commitment to corporate event success 

[Savannah, GA] – May 20, 2024 – Savannah was announced as a Top 50 Meeting Destination in North America by Cvent, the industry leader in meetings, events, and hospitality technology. “This prestigious accolade is a testament to Savannah’s commitment to partnering with hoteliers and event planners alike to orchestrate exceptional events,” said Bharat Malhotra, Cvent Senior Vice President, Hospitality Cloud. The globally recognized Cvent Top Meeting Destinations lists evaluate and rank cities that are successfully engaging event planners and attracting group business to their locales. Rankings are determined based on sourcing activity through the Cvent Supplier Network, one of the world’s largest venue-sourcing platforms. 

 
Chairman of the Board of Directors for Visit Savannah and Hyatt Regency General Manager Todd Costin stated, “It is an honor to be recognized by Cvent for our city’s dedication to providing a unique and memorable destination for successful conventions, meetings and special events.” While Jeff Hewitt, Chief Sales Officer for Visit Savannah added, “We are thrilled to be acknowledged for our commitment to excellence in showcasing our unique brand of Southern hospitality blended with a welcoming environment for all.”  

Cvent evaluated 12,500+ cities worldwide listed on the Cvent Supplier Network. Activity was tracked between January and December of 2023. 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 to venues within the city; the total value of the RFPs submitted; and the actual awarded value for meetings booked.  

 
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Media Contact: 

Supriya Christopher, Director for Public Relations 

schristopher@visitsavannah.com  

912.644.6409 

For information on Cvent, please visit www.cvent.com

About Visit Savannah 

Visit Savannah serves as the official destination marketing organization for the Savannah / Chatham County area, and is committed to driving increased visitor spending, economic vitality, and quality of life for the region, while continually building upon Savannah’s image as a world-class destination. For more information, visit www.visitsavannah.com.