BestCities and ICCA Announce 2025 Incredible Impacts Programme Seed Grant Recipient and Main Grant Finalists
BestCities Global Alliance and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) are pleased to announce Autism-Europe as the recipient of the 2025 Incredible Impacts Programme (IIP) Seed Grant. In partnership with AsIAM, Ireland’s Autism charity, and Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority, Autism-Europe is preparing to host the 14th Autism-Europe Congress (AEC 2025), taking
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What’s New This September?
Welcome to the September edition of the BestCities round-up, where we share the latest updates from across our global community. This month features the latest news for association leaders, highlights from the BestCities head office, and fresh stories from our partner destinations worldwide.
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What’s New This August?
From major congress wins and collaborative client activations to sustainability milestones and preparations for IMEX America, this month’s updates highlight the power of partnership across the BestCities network. Catch up on what’s happening with our destinations, associations, and the upcoming Global Forum.
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How Associations Can Finally Measure True Conference ROI Beyond Attendance
Associations are under pressure to prove real conference ROI—but what if you could measure more than attendance? This guest column explores how AI-powered tools like Snapsight are helping associations capture insights, surface trends, and deliver lasting value to members long after the event ends.
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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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