5 Best U.S. Cities to Host Your Business Conference

The location you choose for your business conference is almost as important as important as the speakers you hire and the meetings you plan.

The right location should provide plenty of activities, and should give your attendees affordable lodging close to the venue (travel deal sites such as hotelscheap.org can help you with this).

Here are a few cities to consider for your next conference:

Chicago

Home to McCormick Place, America's largest convention center, Chicago is the number one conference choice for many businesses. The city is loaded with attractions, including the Lincoln Park Zoo and Wrigley Field, and has an accessible downtown area that's pedestrian-friendly.

Another draw for Chicago is O'Hare International Airport, which provides easy travel access for your conference attendees -- an important consideration if you're inviting people from all over the country.

New York

Offering perhaps the widest selection of things to do of any city on this list, New York is home to a long list of cultural, media, and entertainment landmarks. It also offers many choices for group outings. A robust transportation system including cabs, subways, buses, and even the Staten Island Ferry makes sure everyone can get around easily.

New York also offers many upscale hotels, along with conference venues such as the Javits Convention Center. This city can be an expensive destination, though, so here's where a travel planning site like HotelsCheap.org can come in handy.

Las Vegas

While "Vegas" immediately conjures images of blazing neon and glitz, the city is also a robust business destination with more than 10.5 million square feet of exhibition space in its various convention centers.

You can invite everyone to a one-stop mega-resort that offers everything you'll need for meetings and entertainment, or choose a more affordable option off-site. Either way, you can easily find high-tech meeting areas that offer the technology to make your convention a success.

Orlando

With plenty of hotels that focus on value and an array of venues to choose from, Orlando is another great place to host your conference. It offers plenty of fine dining, a thriving music culture, and plenty of entertainment choices to keep everyone happy.

One drawback to Orlando is that it doesn't provide the public transportation options found in other cities. With just a bus service and cabs to choose from, you may need to look into rental vehicles to get everyone where they need to go. But getting to the city is a cinch, with more than 40 airlines flying into Orlando International Airport daily.

Denver

Denver's central location makes it the perfect spot if you have conference attendees coming from both coasts. This city is also home to the Colorado Convention Center, which is within walking distance of many hotels.

You'll also find plenty to do and places to stay in Denver, with bed & breakfasts, golf courses and fine dining.

With a little research, you're sure to find a city that's perfect for your business conference -- and that will make your attendees eager for the next one.