Chicago ranks #2 in top growth markets this week
The number of U.S. meetings and events increased 11.1% compared to the prior week. Corporate events lead event volume with 63.0% of volume, with Education and National Associations again this week as the top industry drivers.
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The average number of attendees for the week was 79 (compared to 81 last week), while the average square footage used was 1,785 (compared to 1,830) per event and square feet used per person was 23.
The top five segments for the week were: Education, National Association, Technology, Healthcare ,and Manufacturing.
The top growth market movers and shakers were: Dallas, Chicago, Fort Worth-Arlington, Nashville, and Seattle.
| Market | Average Group Size | Average Sq Ft Used |
| Dallas, TX | 64 | 1,505 |
| Chicago, IL | 58 | 1,296 |
| Fort Worth – Arlington, TX | 72 | 2,021 |
| Nashville, TN | 82 | 1,204 |
| Seattle, WA | 60 | 1,474 |
These numbers and markets change weekly based on market dynamics and social trends.
Knowland tracks the weekly event activity across 128 U.S. markets with more globally and is expanding coverage regularly.