Explore top business travel destinations in the U.S. and abroad where it’s worth adding extra days to explore!
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Known for: CES (tech), HIMSS (health IT), Adobe Summit (marketing)
Why it works: Massive convention space, endless hotels, easy flights
Solo vibe: Poolside recharge, desert hikes, immersive art (Meow Wolf, anyone?)
Known for: Dreamforce (Salesforce), RSA Conference (cybersecurity), TechCrunch Disrupt
Why it works: Tech capital, startup meetups, innovative energy
Solo vibe: Golden Gate views, coffee in the Mission, solo strolls in Golden Gate Park
Known for: Advertising Week, NRF (retail), Fintech Week, countless niche summits
Why it works: Every industry is here, with venues for every size
Solo vibe: Broadway shows, rooftop drinks, museum-hopping
Known for: NeoCon (design), HIMSS (health), McCormick Place mega-conventions
Why it works: Centrally located, huge venues, great dining scene
Solo vibe: Riverwalk, architecture boat tour, deep-dish for one
Known for: SXSW (creative/tech), Consensus (crypto), ACL-related events
Why it works: Tech + creative fusion, walkable downtown, good vibes
Solo vibe: Tacos, live music, Barton Springs dip
Known for: HIMSS (rotates), mega pharma and healthcare events, association meetings
Why it works: Huge conference centers, resort-style hotels
Solo vibe: Day at a spa or nature reserve, cocktails by the pool
Known for: Policy, nonprofit, education, and government-related conferences
Why it works: Access to lawmakers, great infrastructure
Solo vibe: Monument walks, indie bookstores, Dupont Circle cafés
Known for: London Tech Week, World Travel Market, countless finance and media summits
Solo vibe: Pub lunch, Thames walk, world-class museums
Known for: IFA (electronics), GreenTech festivals, mobility and startup conferences
Solo vibe: Street art tours, currywurst breaks, bike rides
Known for: Fintech Festival, tech and sustainability expos
Solo vibe: Gardens by the Bay, hawker food, rooftop infinity pools
Known for: Mobile World Congress, Smart City Expo
Solo vibe: Beach strolls, tapas crawls, Gaudí daydreams
Known for: Fashion Week, VivaTech (tech), SIAL (food innovation)
Solo vibe: Solo café terrace vibes, museums, sunset along the Seine
