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Association Meetings Up, Attendees Down

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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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ICCA Names Top 20 Association Meeting Cities

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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. With 934 meetings in 2016, the United States once again ranked first. Association Meetings Hit New Highs. Copenhagen. Buenos Aires. Switzerland.

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19 Trends to Watch in 2019

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The International Congress and Convention Association, which has been tracking meetings for 55 years, says fewer attendees are coming to association meetings. Events including 50 to 249 participants comprise more than 60 percent of association meetings. Hotel prices are projected to rise 5.6 Boutique Boom.

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And Then There Were 20

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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. Content and Online Community Manager, RAI Amsterdam. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Amsterdam, Netherlands. Erica Critzer.

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