SmartMeetings

JUNE 22, 2017

There were more international association meetings than ever last year, but on average the meetings had fewer participants, reports the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). Over the same time period, the number of meetings per year has doubled, from just under 6,000 to more than 12,000 in 2016.

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SmartMeetings

MAY 8, 2017

The biggest rising star this year is Amsterdam, which climbed an impressive five spots to tie Madrid for seventh place. Number of Meetings in 2016. Top Meeting Countries. With 934 meetings in 2016, the United States once again ranked first. Number of Meetings in 2016. Copenhagen. Buenos Aires.

Association Meetings 49

Association Meetings Meetings 2016 2015 49

PCMA Convene

DECEMBER 29, 2017

Events Manager, International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). Amsterdam, Netherlands. I’m very much a social person who enjoys meeting new people and getting to know other cultures. It was the first full day of Convening Leaders in Vancouver in 2016, and I attended our customer event that evening. ANNAMARIE N.

2018 76

2018 Conference Trade Shows Management 76