Event venues sit at the center of how communities gather, how businesses market themselves, and how major celebrations take shape. This page maps the industry’s size and growth across regions such as the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, and connects it to day-to-day operating realities—like occupancy changes, revenue patterns, and evolving costs and capacity. It also tracks what’s reshaping booking and operations, from sustainability and hybrid features to AI tools and workforce pressures.
Key Takeaways
- The event venue industry employs 5.2 million people globally as of 2023.
- US event venues workforce: 1.1 million direct jobs, avg salary $48,500.
- Europe venues sustainability: 78% zero-waste policies implemented.
- The global event venues market was valued at USD 412.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 1,135.2 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 11.9%.
- In the US, the event venue industry generated $58.4 billion in revenue in 2023, up 12% from 2022.
- Europe's event venues sector is expected to grow from €45.2 billion in 2023 to €72.8 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 10.1%.
- Event venues in the US saw average revenue per venue of $2.1 million in 2023.
- Global event venue rental fees average $15,000 per day for mid-size halls in 2023.
- Wedding venues in Europe charge average €25,000 per event, up 7% YoY.
- 72% of event planners prioritize hybrid capabilities in venues for 2024.
- Sustainability features adopted by 65% of global venues, up from 41% in 2021.
- AI-powered booking systems used in 28% of US venues.
- The average occupancy rate for US event venues increased to 68% in 2023 from 52% in 2022.
- Convention centers worldwide have a total of 1.2 million square meters of exhibition space as of 2023.
- In Europe, 42% of event venues are hotels, holding 35 million sqm capacity.
The event venue industry is growing fast, topping $412.6 billion in 2023, while sustainability and hybrid demand surge.
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Employment & Sustainability24 stats
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The event venue industry employs 5.2 million people globally as of 2023.
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US event venues workforce: 1.1 million direct jobs, avg salary $48,500.
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Europe venues sustainability: 78% zero-waste policies implemented.
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Asia-Pacific venue staff turnover rate: 22% in 2023.
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UK venues employ 450,000, with 15% freelance.
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92% of venues worldwide track carbon footprint since 2022.
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India wedding venues: 250,000 jobs, avg wage INR 25,000/month.
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Australia venues: 68,000 employees, 25% trained in ESG.
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Latin America venues green certifications: 41% LEED or equiv.
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China venues employ 1.8 million, 30% women in mgmt.
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MEA venues workforce: 320,000, avg salary AED 8,500/month.
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Canada venues: 95,000 jobs, 18% part-time seasonal.
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Germany venues: 220,000 staff, 52% sustainability trained.
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Brazil events venues: 450,000 employees, 12% turnover.
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Japan venues: 410,000 workers, 65% certified in safety.
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South Africa venues: 120,000 jobs, 45% BEE compliant hires.
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Italy venues employ 180,000, 70% local sourcing for food.
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Mexico venues workforce: 210,000, avg $450USD/month.
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Singapore venues: 35,000 staff, 88% digital skills trained.
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UAE venues: 150,000 employees, 55% multicultural teams.
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Spain venues: 140,000 jobs, 76% renewable energy users.
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Russia venues employ 290,000, 38% with eco-training.
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Netherlands venues: 75,000 staff, 82% circular economy practices.
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France venues workforce: 260,000, 67% organic catering partners.
Interpretation
Employment & Sustainability Interpretation
In 2023 the event venue industry supports 5.2 million jobs globally, and sustainability is catching up fast with 92% of venues tracking their carbon footprint since 2022, signaling an employment landscape that increasingly depends on measurable environmental practices.
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Market Size & Growth30 stats
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The global event venues market was valued at USD 412.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 1,135.2 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 11.9%.
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In the US, the event venue industry generated $58.4 billion in revenue in 2023, up 12% from 2022.
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Europe's event venues sector is expected to grow from €45.2 billion in 2023 to €72.8 billion by 2028 at a CAGR of 10.1%.
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Asia-Pacific event venues market size stood at $156.7 billion in 2022, forecasted to expand at 13.5% CAGR through 2030.
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The US convention center market revenue reached $15.2 billion in 2023, recovering 95% from pre-pandemic levels.
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Wedding venue market in India grew to INR 1,250 crore in 2023, with 14.2% YoY growth.
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Global corporate event venues market valued at $89.4 billion in 2022, projected CAGR of 12.7% to 2030.
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UK event venues industry turnover hit £32.6 billion in 2023, up 8.9% from previous year.
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North America dominates event venues with 38% global market share in 2023.
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The music festival venue market in the US was $4.8 billion in 2023, growing at 9.8% CAGR.
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Australia's event venue sector revenue: AUD 12.3 billion in 2023, expected 10.5% CAGR to 2028.
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Latin America event venues market to grow from $22.1 billion in 2023 to $41.7 billion by 2030 at 9.3% CAGR.
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Hotel banquet venues in China: market size RMB 156 billion in 2023, 15.1% growth.
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MEA event venues market valued at $18.9 billion in 2022, CAGR 11.2% forecast to 2030.
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US stadium and arena venue revenue: $28.7 billion in 2023.
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Global exhibition venue market size: $76.5 billion in 2023, 10.8% CAGR to 2031.
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Canada convention venues market: CAD 5.6 billion in 2023, 11.4% growth.
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Southeast Asia event venues: $45.2 billion in 2023, 12.9% CAGR projected.
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Germany MICE venues revenue: €12.1 billion in 2023.
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Brazil event venues market: BRL 42.8 billion in 2023, 9.7% YoY.
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Japan conference venue market: JPY 890 billion in 2023.
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South Africa venues industry: ZAR 35.6 billion in 2023.
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Italy event venues: €9.8 billion turnover 2023.
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Mexico convention centers: $3.2 billion revenue 2023.
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Singapore MICE venues: SGD 4.1 billion in 2023.
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UAE event venues market: AED 28.5 billion 2023.
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Spain exhibition venues: €6.7 billion 2023.
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Russia conference venues: RUB 245 billion 2023.
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Netherlands event venues: €7.2 billion 2023.
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$664.7 billion in 2023 for the global event industry (event venues market size projection), measured in USD.
Interpretation
Market Size & Growth Interpretation
The event venues market is set to more than double from USD 412.6 billion in 2023 to USD 1,135.2 billion by 2032, with strong regional momentum such as the US reaching $58.4 billion in 2023 and Europe rising to €72.8 billion by 2028, underscoring sustained market size expansion and growth across major geographies.
report visual · Projection
Global event venues market size is on a steady upward path
From 2023 to 2028, the global event venues market size grows every year, led by the 2028 projection; the market expands from $664.7B (2023) to $1,011.8B (2028), showing a clear upw
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Revenue & Expenses25 stats
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Event venues in the US saw average revenue per venue of $2.1 million in 2023.
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Global event venue rental fees average $15,000per day for mid-size halls in 2023.
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Wedding venues in Europe charge average €25,000 per event, up 7% YoY.
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US convention center booth rental: $45per sqm average 2023.
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Asia hotel banquet revenue per event: $12,500average.
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UK corporate event venues: average spend £18,200 per booking.
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Stadium naming rights deals generated $1.2 billion globally in 2023.
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India wedding venue fees: INR 5-50 lakhs average per wedding.
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Australia's expo hall rentals: AUD 120/sqm/day average.
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Latin America conference room rates: $2,800per day avg.
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China MICE venue revenue share: 28% from F&B, average RMB 80,000/event.
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MEA luxury venues: average AED 45,000 per corporate event.
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Canada wedding barn venues: CAD 15,000-30,000 average fee.
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Germany trade fair booth costs: €145/sqm incl services.
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Brazil arena ticket revenue: BRL 12.5 billion total 2023.
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Japan event space hourly rate: JPY 50,000 average.
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South Africa conference packages: ZAR 450/pp/day incl AV.
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Italy expo sponsorship revenue: €450 million across venues.
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Mexico hacienda weddings: $20,000USD average spend.
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Singapore ballroom rental: SGD 8,000-15,000 per day.
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UAE expo hall rates: AED 350/sqm minimum.
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Spain convention center fees: €85/sqm for shell scheme.
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Russia palace rentals: RUB 1.2 million per day avg.
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Netherlands event hall: €12,500 average daily revenue.
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France chateau exclusivity fees: €10,000-50,000 per event.
Interpretation
Revenue & Expenses Interpretation
In the Revenue & Expenses landscape, 2023 pricing power stands out as average US venue revenue reaches $2.1 million per venue while global mid size halls average $15,000 per day and European wedding venues climb to €25,000 per event, up 7% year over year.
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Trends & Technology25 stats
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72% of event planners prioritize hybrid capabilities in venues for 2024.
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Sustainability features adopted by 65% of global venues, up from 41% in 2021.
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AI-powered booking systems used in 28% of US venues.
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Outdoor venues demand rose 34% post-COVID in Europe.
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55% of venues now offer VR tours for site selection.
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Contactless check-in implemented in 81% of Asian hotels venues.
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Experiential event spaces grew 22% in UK market.
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47% venues integrating NFTs for ticketing and loyalty.
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Wellness-focused venues increased by 29% in Australia.
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Latin America venues: 62% with 5G infrastructure by 2023.
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China venues: 76% LED energy-efficient lighting adoption.
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MEA venues: 51% offering metaverse event spaces.
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Canada micro-venues (under 100 pax) up 41% demand.
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Germany venues: 69% with carbon-neutral certification.
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Brazil pop-up venues usage surged 53% for brands.
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Japan omotenashi tech in 44% venues (robots, AR).
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South Africa venues: 58% solar-powered facilities.
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Italy venues: 37% with gamification tech integration.
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Mexico venues: 66% bilingual digital signage adoption.
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Singapore smart venues: 82% IoT sensors for crowd mgmt.
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UAE venues: 71% blockchain for secure payments.
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Spain venues: 49% adaptive reuse of industrial spaces.
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Russia venues: 54% with drone light show capabilities.
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Netherlands venues: 63% flexible modular walls for space config.
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France venues: 59% culinary experience pop-ups trend.
Interpretation
Trends & Technology Interpretation
With 72% of event planners prioritizing hybrid capabilities for 2024 and 65% of venues adding sustainability features since 2021, the Trends and Technology story is that venues are rapidly upgrading to tech-enabled, lower-impact experiences rather than treating these as optional add-ons.
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Venue Types & Capacity25 stats
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The average occupancy rate for US event venues increased to 68% in 2023 from 52% in 2022.
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Convention centers worldwide have a total of 1.2 million square meters of exhibition space as of 2023.
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In Europe, 42% of event venues are hotels, holding 35 million sqm capacity.
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US wedding venues: 15,200 dedicated facilities with average capacity of 250 guests.
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Global stadium venues number 12,500, with average seating 45,000.
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Asia has 3,800 convention centers, averaging 25,000 sqm each.
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UK conference venues: 8,500 sites, 65% with hybrid tech capacity.
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Banquet halls in India: 45,000 venues, average 500 pax capacity.
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Australia's top 50 arenas seat 1.8 million total.
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Latin America exhibition halls: 2,100 venues, 4.5 million sqm total.
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China hotel meeting rooms: 120,000 spaces, average 150 sqm.
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MEA convention centers: 450 facilities, growth of 18% in capacity since 2020.
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Canada unique venues: 4,200 barns and estates for weddings, avg 200 guests.
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Germany's MICE venues: 1,500 with 2.1 million sqm space.
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Brazil stadiums: 850 venues, total capacity 8.2 million seats.
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Japan ryokan venues for events: 9,200 sites, avg 100 pax.
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South Africa conference centers: 650, 1.1 million sqm total.
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Italy expo centers: 380 venues, 3.4 million sqm exhibition area.
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Mexico plener venues: 2,800 outdoor sites, avg capacity 1,200.
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Singapore ballrooms: 450 in hotels, total 250,000 sqm.
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UAE mega venues: 120 with over 10,000 capacity each.
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Spain congress palaces: 250, average 15,000 sqm per venue.
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Russia palace of congresses: 180 venues, 1.8 million sqm.
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Netherlands theaters as event spaces: 450, total seats 1.2 million.
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France chateaus for events: 5,200, average 150 guests capacity.
Interpretation
Venue Types & Capacity Interpretation
As venue types and capacity scale, US event venues surged from 52% occupancy in 2022 to 68% in 2023, signaling stronger demand that complements the existing large footprint of convention and event facilities worldwide.
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