BestCities Commitments: Raising the Bar for Sustainable Meetings
Dedicated to excellence, BestCities is an alliance of cities that never settles when it comes to business events.
The team at BestCities is committed to building a sustainable future for the BestCities Alliance and its partner destinations. That’s why we drafted the BestCities Commitment to a Sustainable Future – our promise to support and guide associations and destinations to enable sustainable meetings that leave a lasting legacy.
Elevating Industry Standards
One of the founding principles of BestCities is standards. Today, standards are even more important than they were in 2000, when BestCities was established. So, we created a service commitment programme relevant to our clients and partners that will help to raise industry standards.
Our BestCities Commitments enable us, as an Alliance, to:
- Address the Alliance’s value proposition to advocate on the positive impact created by international meetings, putting sustainability and legacy at the forefront of meeting design.
- Provide a standard entry level to the Alliance, thereby ensuring we are true to our values.
- Provide a differentiation message for clients.
- Have a programme that commits each partner to the other partners in the Alliance.
- Advocate for higher standards in the industry.
Each year, all partner destinations will be audited against our commitments by submitting their adherence to the commitments through an online portal.
The Madrid Challenge exemplifies our commitment to sustainability by fostering innovative solutions and collaborative efforts in the business events industry. Click here to learn more about The Madrid Challenge.
Our BestCities Commitments
Joining the BestCities Global Alliance requires destinations to meet specific criteria across several areas to ensure they can fully benefit from and contribute to the Alliance.
- Infrastructure: Partner destinations must demonstrate robust infrastructure to host large international meetings, a strong track record in sustainability and legacy, and a commitment to high standards of health and safety.
- Human Resources: They must allocate dedicated human resources for strategic roles within the Alliance, adhering to annual business ethics and actively engaging in branding, promotional activities, and business development.
- Client Relationships: Partners are expected to foster meaningful client relationships, participate in planning and review meetings, and contribute to collective goals through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
These commitments ensure that all partners work together effectively to advance the objectives of the BestCities Global Alliance.
Contact
Want to know more about our Commitment to a Sustainable Future? Get in touch with Nigel Brown.