Education was the top industry segment with the most meetings this week
The number of U.S. meetings and events increased 11.6% compared to the prior week. Corporate events lead event volume with 60.0% 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 80 (compared to 78 last week), while the average square footage used was 1,709 (compared to 1,738) per event, and square feet used per person was 21.
The top five segments for the week were: Education, National Association, Healthcare, Technology, and Training/Education.
The top growth market movers and shakers were: Phoenix, Orlando, Chicago, Anaheim-Santa Ana, and Denver.
| Market | Average Group Size | Average Sq Ft Used |
| Phoenix, AZ | 121 | 2,529 |
| Orlando, FL | 93 | 2,000 |
| Chicago, IL | 75 | 1,397 |
| Anaheim-Santa Ana, CA | 98 | 2,052 |
| Denver, CO | 75 | 2,129 |
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.