What’s New This July?
Some updates feel routine—these aren’t those. From strategic renewals to standout city developments, we’re sharing news that signals real progress across our global network. Explore Association Focus, Head Office Highlights, and City Buzz to see what’s shaping the future of international meetings.
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Green is the New Gold: Proving the ROI of Sustainable Events
Can an event be both environmentally responsible and financially viable? This was the central question explored at the latest BestCities Community Cafe, “Green is the New Gold: Counting the Cost of Sustainable Events.” The session brought together industry leaders to dismantle the myth that sustainability comes at an unaffordable premium, arguing instead that it is
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BestCities and ICCA Extend Incredible Impacts Programme Partnership
Strategic partnership advocates for international meetings as catalysts of change in communities around the world. BestCities Global Alliance and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) have renewed their partnership through a three-year agreement to continue the annual Incredible Impacts Programme. The initiative recognises international meetings that create meaningful, enduring legacies within their host destinations
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What’s New This June?
From major bid wins and new global strategies to standout moments at IMEX Frankfurt, it’s been a big month across the BestCities Global Alliance. In this edition, we spotlight high-impact events, sustainability milestones, and fresh initiatives shaping the future of our industry. Explore what’s happening across our partner cities—and what it means for the global association community.
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BestCities Announces Partnership with Artificial Intelligence Innovator Snapsight
BestCities Global Alliance has entered into a two-year partnership with Snapsight, an artificial intelligence platform that generates summaries and analyses of event content in real-time. Through the partnership, Snapsight will provide BestCities with instant insights, takeaways, and idea clouds from its events and online information sessions. Snapsight’s technology can generate summaries of presentations or sessions
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BestCities Welcomes New Board Chair Julia Swanson
BestCities Global Alliance is thrilled to welcome Julia Swanson, CEO of Melbourne Convention Bureau (MCB), as board chair. Julia takes over from outgoing chair Dr. Edward Koh. In his time as BestCities Board Chair, Dr. Koh oversaw several key achievements, including onboarding Washington, DC as a new partner destination in 2024; launching the new Association
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Destinations on Purpose: New Global Report Reveals Strategic Insights for International Meetings Sector
BestCities Global Alliance partners with Strategic Membership Solutions to unveil ‘Purpose Under Pressure: Global Association Trends in 2025’ – a must-read report for destinations and association leaders navigating a world in flux.
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Insights from the BestCities-ICCA Community Cafe-Spotlight on Success: Tips to Craft a Winning Entry for Incredible Impacts
On 1 April 2025, BestCities Global Alliance and ICCA hosted two insightful sessions to unpack the dynamics of creating lasting impacts through international conferences and celebrating these through the Incredible Impacts Programme.
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What’s New This March?
As we step into March, there’s plenty happening across the BestCities Global Alliance. From award-winning sustainability initiatives to record-breaking events, our partner cities continue to lead the way in innovation, collaboration, and impact. Here’s a look at the latest updates from around the world.
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Stormy Éowyn Start, Stellar Finish: BestCities Global Forum Delivers in Dublin
Annual meetings industry event raises USD $5,000 for Dublin children’s charity BestCities Global Alliance welcomed international association representatives, trade media, industry thought leaders, and representatives from 13 BestCities destinations to its annual Global Forum, which took place January 24-26 in Dublin, Ireland in partnership with the Dublin Convention Bureau. The next Global Forum will be held in Guadalajara,
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