| VANCOUVER NAMED NORTH AMERICA’S TOP CITY FOR INT'L MEETINGS | | Fourth time the city awarded top title | |
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| Pat Bell, Minister, Minister of Jobs, Tourism & Innovation |
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Tourism Vancouver announced that once again the city has been named North America’s top destination for international meetings by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). The city was previously awarded the title in 2006, 2008 and 2010.
The Amsterdam-based ICCA releases an annual report ranking cities according to the number of international meetings hosted in the previous year. Vancouver hosted 55 international meetings in 2011, placing first in North America and 35th overall. The distinction reflects Vancouver’s attractiveness to planners and delegates both in North America and internationally, with the city outranking major meetings destinations like Washington, Tokyo and Mexico City. ICCA’s report is distributed to more than 6,000 meeting planners and suppliers worldwide, assisting them in identifying premier destinations for future events.
The Honourable Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation said the distinction speaks to the strength of Vancouver’s reputation as a leading destination for North American and international meetings, and conventions generate significant economic spinoffs for the city and province. He also said the efforts by the Vancouver Convention Centre, Tourism Vancouver and their hospitality partners to attract these major events should be commended.”
ICCA’s ranking showcases the strength of Vancouver’s conference and travel services, along with the tourism industry’s collective efforts to promote the city as a global meetings destination.
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