Host Corporate Events & Meetings in New York

New York is a powerhouse for meetings and conferences, offering expansive convention facilities, a vast inventory of meeting-ready hotels, and iconic cultural institutions that accommodate programs of every scale. Multiple airports, extensive public transit, and dense neighborhood clusters streamline arrivals and on-the-ground movement. Planners can design multi-track agendas with divisible ballrooms, high-capacity plenaries, and flexible breakout suites. 

Many properties feature integrated AV, hybrid-ready bandwidth, and experienced production teams to support complex staging, exhibitions, and VIP programs. To better understand the hospitality and event landscape in New york, here’s a quick overview of key hotel and convention statistics that highlight the city's capacity and scale.

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New York at a glance
Average hotel room cost
USD 266
Average meal cost
USD 74
Largest hotel
1,932 rooms
Total hotels
502
Total rooms
121,200
Number of convention centers
1
Convention center space
850,000 sq. ft.
Largest convention room
29,000 sq. ft.

Highlights of New York

The World Meets in New York City

1. The World Meets in New York City

Looking for a quick response to your RFP? Our Convention Sales team is here to assist. Don’t forget to check the “copy supplier” box & select New York City Tourism + Conventions when submitting an RFP. The team can provide expert advice and ensure timely responses.
Sourcing Venues Only?

2. Sourcing Venues Only?

Let the Destination Services team send your RFP to our members through a lead or referral process. We have members in every category to cover all your needs, including venues, reception spaces, transportation companies, team-building activities, group theater, attraction tickets, and so much more!
The Perfect Fit For Meetings In New York City

3. The Perfect Fit For Meetings In New York City

The New York Hilton Midtown and Sheraton New York Times Square offer NY5000: a premier convention complex in NYC. Together, they provide 3,600+ guest rooms and 225,000 sq. ft. of meeting/event space, accommodating up to 5,000 attendees within one square block. Ideal for large-scale conferences.

Popular Convention Centers

Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York
In terms of large New York City meeting facilities, no other location can beat the Javits Center. With a prime location on Manhattan's westside riverfront, the Javits Center has attracted tradeshows, conferences, and conventions from all over the globe. Designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, the steel-and-glass structure is within walking distance of popular attractions such as Times Square and the Empire State Building, rail terminals (including the new 7-line station), bus stops, and thousands of comfortable hotel rooms. The center achieved Leed Silver status with its green initiatives, including efficient lighting, recycling and one of the largest green roofs in the Northeast.

Spanning six city blocks, the Javits Center, with its four levels of exhibit halls, meeting rooms and terrace suites and offices, ranks as one of the United States' busiest convention centers. The center contains 840,000 square feet of exhibit space, a portion of which can be divided to create up to nine individual halls, accommodating anywhere from 150 to 3,000 guests. The center also has 160,000 square feet of meeting space and 102 total meeting rooms. For banquets and receptions, the 45,000-square-foot River Pavilion features stunning views of the Hudson River and the city skyline. Public areas offer an additional 65,000 square feet of space.

The Javits Center's spacious facilities are complemented by a wealth of amenities. Though the center's onsite catering can provide as many as 10,000 meals simultaneously, guests can also grab a bite at delis, salad specialists and many other vendors at the food courts on Levels 1 and 3, or grab a sandwich, quiche and coffee on the North Concourse. The Javits Center offers free wireless Internet access up to 256K of bandwidth, optimized for business use. Other amenities include two Chase ATM machines, Starbucks coffee, a FedEx Office and an American Express OPEN® Business Lounge. Six drive-in ramps and 50 covered loading docks are also available for incoming events.

The Javits Center's impressive space and amenities draw roughly 2 million visitors each year. Notable events held at the center include Retail's Big Show (NRF), International Vision Expo & Conference and ICSC New York National Conference.
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Convention center space
3300000 sq. ft.
Largest room space
158000 sq. ft.
Largest exhibit space
305000 sq. ft.