BestCities Issues Statement Regarding Ukraine
BestCities is horrified, saddened and enraged by the atrocities that are being committed in Ukraine. Our hearts are with the millions of innocent people who have been driven from their homes and have lost family and friends in this senseless war.
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What’s Happening This March?
Time really flies when you’re having fun. Seeing how quickly the 1st quarter seems to be going by, it does look like we’re back on track in bringing the MICE industry into a bigger and brighter future.
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Meetings and Events Veteran Tia Daniels Joins BestCities Global Alliance
BestCities Global Alliance is delighted to announce meetings industry veteran Tia Daniels has accepted the position of Director, Business Development & Community Engagement.
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BestCities Global Forum: Crafting a Legacy
“Leave the world a better place than you found it” is not a new concept – it’s a hallmark of tourism, and a mantra for sustainable living. But while social purpose remains paramount in communities and businesses, the conference industry is particularly poised to inspire positive change and leave their host destinations markedly better places.
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What’s Happening This February?
2022 has opened up new opportunities for everyone in the industry. With all the challenges we’ve faced in the past couple of years, everyone is more inspired than ever to continue innovating and delivering amazing events and initiatives this year.
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Jane Cunningham Reflects on 12 Years with BestCities Global Alliance
For more than a decade, Jane Cunningham has served as director of community engagement for BestCities Global Alliance, a key role that focuses on connecting communities and creating open and trusted environments for exchange. The industry powerhouse – who is also a certified virtual facilitator – is passionate about the positive impact meetings can have on organizations and participants, and the lasting legacy they can leave in host communities.We sat down with Jane to reminisce about her memorable moments at BestCities.
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2021 Awards: Celebrating Amazing Achievements in the Community
BestCities has always pushed the boundaries in order to pursue our commitment to excellence. This entire year has been proof of that as we continue to reach milestones and see great achievements considering the challenges that we collectively had to face.To close the year in high spirits, let’s honor the awardees from the Incredible Impact Awards and recognize the impact that these winners have made in their community and beyond. Let’s also celebrate the awards granted to our partner cities for the amazing feats they accomplished.
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What’s Happening This December?
It’s the final month of the year and we’re all set to end 2021 with a bang! The year has been challenging for the entire meeting and events industry but things took an inspiring turn as cities started getting back on their feet, little by little.
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Hybrid Meetings: How to Prepare for the New Normal
On October 14, BestCities Global Alliance hosted its first multi-hybrid Community Café. In addition to virtual streaming, the event encompassed live hubs in Cape Town, Africa and Copenhagen, Denmark, where a small gathering of industry professionals convened face-to-face.
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