Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US - Market Research Report (2014-2029)
New York, United States
Last Updated: May 2024
NAICS 56159Revenue
$3.3bn
Past 5-Year Growth
Profit
$XXX.Xm
Employees
12,829
Businesses
5,126
Wages
$XXX.Xm
Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US industry analysis
The convention and bureaus industry markets and promotes communities and local facilities to business and leisure travelers. Operators also assist customers in locating meeting and convention sites and planning and supporting associated events. Revenue jumped over most of the past five years, but the negative effects of the pandemic challenged this trend. Stay-at-home orders, social distancing regulations and decreased consumer spending severely hurt the industry in 2020. As the vaccine was rolled out and restrictions were lifted completely, revenue jumped. Overall, revenue has inched up at a CAGR of 0.5% over the past five years to reach an estimated $3.3 billion in 2024, including an expected 2.4% rise in 2024. Profit is also expected to reach 4.0% of revenue in 2024.
Trends and Insights
- COVID-19 stalled revenue growth in recent years. Domestic travel and inbound trips by non-US residents plummeted in 2020 due to mandatory lockdowns. As vaccine distribution has increased, demand for travel has recovered.
- Convention conference and meeting planning surged after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. These events gained popularity as in-person interactions resumed and workers returned to their offices, fueling a renewed demand for face-to-face gatherings.
- Operators are spread out across the U.S. according to population distribution. Major tourist spots have higher concentrations of establishments. Popular destinations naturally draw more businesses catering to the influx of visitors.
- Competition is typically confined to local or regional areas. Visitor bureaus work to promote their state or city to attract as many tourists as possible. Their efforts aim to boost local economies through increased tourism revenue.
Industry Overview
Market size and recent performance (2014-2029)
Industry revenue has grown at a CAGR of 0.5 % over the past five years, to reach an estimated $3.3bn in 2024.
Trends and Insights
The pandemic negatively impacted the industry
- Tourism's immense economic benefits have significantly shaped the composition of this industry. Some operators are private companies, some receive public assistance, while others operate as a combination of both sectors.
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Source: IBISWorld
Industry outlook (2024-2029)
Market size is projected to grow over the next five years.
Trends and Insights
Economic factors will support revenue expansion over the coming years
- As consumer spending and corporate profit jump, consumers and companies are expected to allocate a greater share of budgets to travel, going on vacations and attending meetings and conferences.
Biggest companies in the Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US
| Company | Market Share (%)
2024 | Revenue ($m)
2024 | Profit ($m)
2024 | Profit Margin (%)
2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
The American Automobile Association, Inc. | 301.0 | 14.1 | 4.7 | |
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority | 292.9 | 14.8 | 5.1 | |
Visit Florida | 123.9 | 3.7 | 3.0 |
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Products & Services Segmentation
Source: IBISWorld
Industry revenue is measured across several distinct product and services lines, including Convention conference and meeting planning, Visitor information and sightseeing tour services and Convention support, travel reservation and other services. Convention conference and meeting planning is the largest segment of the Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US.
Trends and Insights
Visitor information and sightseeing tour services gain popularity post-pandemic
- Many visitor bureaus are nonprofit companies funded by government and membership levies to boost visitors to a state or city. Visitor bureaus promote and market particular cities to tourists.
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Competitors
- Travel Agencies in the US
- Tour Operators in the US
Complementors
- Real Estate Sales & Brokerage in the US
- Trade Show and Conference Planning in the US
- Civic, Social & Youth Organizations in the US
International industries
- Convention & Visitor Bureaus in Canada
- Travel Agency and Tour Arrangement Services in Australia
- Travel Agency and Tour Arrangement Services in New Zealand
- Travel Agencies in the UK
Table of Contents
About this industry
Industry definition
This industry markets and promotes communities and local facilities to business and leisure travelers. Operators assist customers in locating meeting and convention sites. They also provide travel information on an area’s attractions and accommodations and provide maps and information brochures. Operators also organize group tours of local historical, recreational and cultural attractions.
What's included in this industry?
Promoting tourism through marketing strategiesConvention and conference meeting supportConvention and conference meeting planningProviding visitors with informationCompanies
The American Automobile Association, Inc. Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Visit FloridaPurchase this report to view all 5 major companies in this industry.
Related Terms
PACKAGED TOURVISITOR BUREAUCONVENTIONIndustry Code
NAICS 56159 - Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US
Performance
Get an indication of the industry's health through historical, current and forward-looking trends in the performance indicators that make or break businesses.
Analyst insights
COVID-19 stalled revenue growth in recent years. Domestic travel and inbound trips by non-US residents plummeted in 2020 due to mandatory lockdowns. As vaccine distribution h...
In this chapter (4)
- Current Performance
- Outlook
- Volatility
- Life Cycle
Key metrics
- Annual Revenue, Recent Growth, Forecast, Revenue Volatility
- Number of Employees, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Employee
- Number of Businesses, Recent Growth, Forecast, Employees per Business, Revenue per Business
- Total Profit, Profit Margin, Profit per Business
Charts
- Revenue, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Employees, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Businesses, including historical (2014-2023) and forecast (2024-2029)
- Profit, including historical (2014-2024)
- Industry Volatility vs. Revenue Growth
- Industry Life Cycle
Detailed analysis
- Trends in supply, demand and current events that are driving current industry performance
- Expected trends, economic factors and ongoing events that drive the industry's outlook
- Key success factors for businesses to overcome volatility
- How contribution to GDP, industry saturation, innovation, consolidation, and technology and systems influence the industry's life cycle phase.
Products and Markets
Learn about an industry's products and services, markets and trends in international trade.
Analyst insight
Convention conference and meeting planning surged after COVID-19 restrictions were lifted. These events gained popularity as in-person interactions resumed and workers return...
In this chapter
- Products & Services
- Major Markets
Key metrics
- Largest market segment and value in 2024
- Product innovation level
Charts
- Products & services segmentation in 2024
- Major market segmentation in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Trends impacting the recent performance of the industry's various segments
- Innovations in the industry's product or service offering, specialization or delivery method
- Key factors that successful businesses consider in their offerings
- Buying segments and key trends influencing demand for industry products and services
Geographic Breakdown
Discover where business activity is most concentrated in an industry and the factors driving these trends to find opportunities and conduct regional benchmarking.
Analyst insights
Operators are spread out across the U.S. according to population distribution. Major tourist spots have higher concentrations of establishments. Popular destinations naturall...
In this chapter (1)
- Business Locations
Charts
- Share of revenue, establishment, wages and employment in each state
- Share of population compared to establishments in each region in 2024
Tables
- Number and share of establishments in each state in 2024
- Number and share of revenue each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of wages each state accounts for in 2024
- Number and share of employees in each state in 2024
Detailed analysis
- Geographic spread of the industry across North America, and trends associated with changes in the business landscape
- Key success factors for businesses to use location to their advantage
Competitive Forces
Get data and insights on what's driving competition in an industry and the challenges industry operators and new entrants may face, with analysis built around Porter's Five Forces framework.
Analyst insights
Competition is typically confined to local or regional areas. Visitor bureaus work to promote their state or city to attract as many tourists as possible. Their efforts aim t...
In this chapter (4)
- Concentration
- Barriers to Entry
- Substitutes
- Buyer & Supplier Analysis
Key metrics
- Industry concentration level
- Industry competition level and trend
- Barriers to entry level and trend
- Substitutes level and trend
- Buyer power level and trend
- Supplier power level and trend
Charts
- Market share concentration among the top 4 suppliers from 2019-2024
- Supply chain including upstream supplying industries and downstream buying industries, flow chart
Detailed analysis
- Factors impacting the industry’s level of concentration, such as business distribution, new entrants, or merger and acquisition activity.
- Key success factors for businesses to manage the competitive environment of the industry.
- Challenges that potential industry entrants face such as legal, start-up costs, differentiation, labor/capital intensity and capital expenses.
- Key success factors for potential entrants to overcome barriers to entry.
- Competitive threats from potential substitutes for the industry’s own products and services.
- Key success factors for how successful businesses can compete with substitutes.
- Advantages that buyers have to keep favorable purchasing conditions.
- Advantages that suppliers have to maintain favorable selling conditions.
- Key success factors for how businesses can navigate buyer and supplier power.
Companies
Learn about the performance of the top companies in the industry.
Analyst insights
Industry concentration is low. Larger operators in traditional tourist areas exploit economies of scale, reaching a wider customer base. Meanwhile, smaller players often stru...
In this chapter
- Market Share Concentration
- Companies
- Company Spotlights
Charts
- Industry market share by company in 2020 through 2024
- Major companies in the industry, including market share, revenue, profit and profit margin in 2024
- Overview of The American Automobile Association, Inc. 's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority 's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of Visit Florida's performance by revenue, market share and profit margin from 2018 through 2024
- Overview of revenue, market share and profit margin trend for 2 additional companies
Detailed analysis
- Description and key data for The American Automobile Association, Inc. , and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority , and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description and key data for Visit Florida, and factors influencing its performance in the industry
- Description, key data and performance trends for 2 additional companies
External Environment
Understand the demographic, economic and regulatory factors that shape how businesses in an industry perform.
Analyst insights
Some states require that products and services be promoted and offered only by local businesses. Others permit travel bureaus to create marketing campaigns. This approach hel...
In this chapter
- External Drivers
- Regulation & Policy
- Assistance
Key metrics
- Regulation & policy level and trend
- Assistance level and trend
Charts
- Regulation & Policy historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
- Assistance historical data and forecast (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Demographic and macroeconomic factors influencing the industry, including Regulation & Policy and Assistance
- Major types of regulations, regulatory bodies, industry standards or specific regulations impacting requirements for industry operators
- Key governmental and non-governmental groups or policies that may provide some relief for industry operators.
Financial Benchmarks
View average costs for industry operators and compare financial data against an industry's financial benchmarks over time.
Analyst insights
Wages are inching down for employees who market and sell travel times and packages. This drop is due to the growing use of computers and internet technology.
In this chapter
- Cost Structure
- Financial Ratios
- Key Ratios
Key metrics
- Profit margin, and how it compares to the sector-wide margin
- Average wages, and how it compares to the sector-wide average wage
- Largest cost component as a percentage of revenue
- Industry average ratios for days' receivables, industry coverage and debt-to-net-worth ratio
Charts
- Average industry operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Average sector operating costs as a share of revenue, including purchases, wages, depreciation, utilities, rent, other costs and profit in 2024
- Investment vs. share of economy
Data tables
- Industry Multiples (2017-2022)
- Industry Tax Structure (2017-2022)
- Income Statement (2017-2022)
- Balance Sheet (2017-2022)
- Liquidity Ratios (2017-2022)
- Coverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Leverage Ratios (2017-2022)
- Operating Ratios (2017-2022)
- Cash Flow & Debt Service Ratios (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Employee (2014-2029)
- Revenue per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Employees per Establishment (2014-2029)
- Employees per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- Average Wage (2014-2029)
- Wages/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Establishments per Enterprise (2014-2029)
- IVA/Revenue (2014-2029)
- Imports/Demand (2014-2029)
- Exports/Revenue (2014-2029)
Detailed analysis
- Trends in the cost component for industry operators and their impact on industry costs and profitability
Key Statistics
Industry Data
Data Tables
Including values and annual change:
- Revenue (2014-2029)
- IVA (2014-2029)
- Establishments (2014-2029)
- Enterprises (2014-2029)
- Employment (2014-2029)
- Exports (2014-2029)
- Imports (2014-2029)
- Wages (2014-2029)
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Key data sources in the US include:
- US Census Bureau
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics
- US International Trade Commission
Analysts also use industry specific sources to complement catch-all sources, although their perspective may focus on a particular organization or representative body, rather than a clear overview of all industry operations. However, when balanced against other perspectives, industry-specific sources provide insights into industry trends.
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- Industry and trade associations
- Industry federations or regulators
- Major industry players annual or quarterly filings
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the market size of the Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US industry in United States in 2024?
The market size of the Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US industry in United States is $3.3bn in 2024.
How many businesses are there in the Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US industry in 2024?
There are 5,126 businesses in the Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US industry in United States, which has grown at a CAGR of 2.1 % between 2019 and 2024.
Has the Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US industry in United States grown or declined over the past 5 years?
The market size of the Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US industry in United States has been growing at a CAGR of 0.5 % between 2019 and 2024.
What is the forecast growth of the Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US industry in United States over the next 5 years?
Over the next five years, the Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US industry in United States is expected to grow.
What are the biggest companies in the Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US market in United States?
The biggest companies operating in the Convention & Visitor Bureaus market in United States are The American Automobile Association, Inc. , Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority and Visit Florida
What does the Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US in United States include?
Promoting tourism through marketing strategies and Convention and conference meeting support are part of the Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US industry.
Which companies have the highest market share in the Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US in United States?
The company holding the most market share in United States is The American Automobile Association, Inc. .
How competitive is the Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US industry in United States?
The level of competition is moderate and increasing in the Convention & Visitor Bureaus in the US industry in United States.
