Paris won't be long left his title to Berlin : already crowned in 2014The City of Light has regained its place at the top of the world rankings of conference destinations, defined each year by theCICA. The International Congress and Convention Association has therefore just named Paris one of its 2016 rankingpublished on 8 May. With 196 international conferences organised last year - one event more than the total posted by Berlin in the previous financial year - the French capital is ahead of Vienna (186) and Barcelona (181) on the ICCA podium. Relegated to 4th position with 176 units, the German capital nevertheless maintains a good lead over London, in fifth place (153). While the order has changed, the destinations in the top 5 remain unchanged from the previous edition. However, Amsterdam (7th) and Seoul (10th) into the top 10. Unsurprisingly, the United States maintains its leadership of the country rankings, while France moves up one place in the 2016 rankings, at the expense of Spain.
In a press release published on Tuesday, Viparis stresses that " These results are all the more remarkable in a year when Paris hosted theEuro footballThe Paris Opera, a major event on the international scene, mobilises the capital's hotels over several weeks. ". The French operator is quick to point out that it has made a major contribution to these good results by hosting 175 conferences in 2016including 18 international conferences that meet the standards defined by the ICCA. " We are proud to contribute actively to Paris' international reputation "says Marta Gomes, Convention Sales Director at Viparis. " This position, far from being earned, is deserved and encourages us to continue our efforts. 2016 saw the launch of the Paris Leaders Club, a network of French scientists who are actively helping to promote Paris's heritage and offerings."
What's more, Paris is already shaping up to be a serious contender for its own succession, thanks to the new infrastructures that will soon be adding to its catalogue of events. "The highlight of 2017 will be the launch of Paris Convention CentreThis will enable Paris to host the world's biggest international conferences in the best possible conditions from 2018 onwards. "reminds us Marta Gomeswho was elected to the CICA's Board of Directors last November.
