With an estimated 447 million U.S. travelers taking domestic business trips in 2024, up from 410 million in 2023, business travel is reaching new heights.
Building on this trend, internal data from Booking.com for Business has revealed the US cities where people traveled the most for business in 2024.
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The most popular US cities for business travel in 2024
- New York
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Orlando
- Chicago
- Atlanta
- Miami
- Washington
- Houston
- San Francisco
- San Diego
- Boston
- Austin
- San Antonio
- Dallas
- Miami Beach
- Nashville
- Charlotte
- Denver
- New Orleans
New York saw the largest number of business travel bookings in the past year. The city is great for business for many reasons, including its excellent transportation infrastructure, access to global markets and large consumer base in the city.
Las Vegas remained in second place. The city has a diverse tourism and business market, with excellent convention center facilities. This makes it ideal for conferences, trade shows and events of all sizes.
Los Angeles rounds off the top three as the third most visited city for business travel. LA is home to major industries such as entertainment, technology and international trade and has a large pool of business professionals.
A good business destination allows you to take advantage of business opportunities. It is also great for visiting clients, conferences and your business’s headquarters. With Booking.com for Business, you can easily plan and secure accommodations, flights, and rental cars that fit your needs.
