Destination Niagara USA Named a 2025 Platinum Choice Award Winner by Smart Meetings

Niagara Falls, NY — Destination Niagara USA is proud to announce that it has been named one of the 2025 Platinum Choice Award Winners by Smart Meetings. Now in its 23rd year, the prestigious Platinum Choice Awards recognize hospitality partners who help meeting professionals inspire, educate, and connect communities through exceptional service and collaboration.

Destination Niagara USA was nominated by and voted on by members of the Smart Meetings community as a valued partner and destination. This annual compilation serves as a trusted resource for meeting professionals seeking the best hotels, venues, and destinations to host impactful events.

“We are truly honored to be recognized as a 2025 Platinum Choice Award winner,” said John Percy, President and CEO of Destination Niagara USA. “Our team takes great pride in helping meeting planners create memorable experiences in Niagara Falls USA. This recognition highlights our ongoing commitment to excellence and the important role meetings and events play in supporting our local economy.”

In 2025, Destination Niagara USA played a key role in booking 28 events, attracting 8,467 attendees, and generating 16,265 contracted room nights, resulting in an estimated economic impact of $11.8 million for Niagara County.

The 2025 Platinum Choice Award winners are featured in the November/December issue of Smart Meetings magazine and showcased on the award-winning Smart Meetings website, connecting meeting professionals with top destinations and partners from around the world.

For more information on hosting your next meeting or event in Niagara Falls USA, click here.

Destination Niagara USA works to ensure Niagara County is a preferred international destination for group and leisure travel. It supports its mission to expand the economic prosperity of Niagara County by generating individual and group visitation. For more information, visit NiagaraFallsUSA.com.