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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BestCities Commemorates 25th Anniversary with Look Back at Key Milestones
Global alliance has facilitated notable advancements in the meetings industry
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Join BestCities Global Alliance at IMEX Frankfurt 2025
Why start your IMEX Frankfurt day with a frenzied search for coffee when you can join the BestCities Global Alliance for a special breakfast instead? Join the BestCities family on Wednesday 21 May.
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What’s New This February?
Welcome to the February edition of the BestCities Global Alliance round-up. This month, we reflect on the success of the BestCities Global Forum in Dublin and the impactful ICCA Association Impact MasterClass, while looking ahead to major upcoming industry events like IMEX Frankfurt. From cutting-edge sustainability initiatives to updates on standout global conferences, this round-up highlights the latest achievements and opportunities across our partner destinations. Dive in to stay informed and inspired!
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What’s New This January?
Welcome to the January edition of the BestCities Global Alliance round-up, where we highlight significant developments and upcoming events across our network of leading convention destinations. This month, we spotlight impactful association initiatives, celebrate achievements within our partner cities, and preview a series of prestigious international conferences set to take place in our destinations. Dive into our latest updates and discover what makes these cities leaders in hosting world-class events.
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