MONTREAL — Montreal has been crowned the top city in the Americas for international meetings for the seventh-consecutive year by the Union of International Associations (UIA).
This recognition comes just weeks after Montreal was named the best destination for international association events in North America by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA).
The city’s international standing as a premier city for organizing conferences and meetings is the result of the collaborative efforts of Tourisme Montréal, the Palais de congrès de Montréal and all stakeholders involved in the development of business tourism.
“These accolades are a source of great pride and reflect the outstanding work done by our teams to attract and host conferences and business meetings in our city. I’m confident that we’ll continue to excel in these rankings and develop business tourism, which represents not only an economic opportunity but also the beneficial sharing of scientific knowledge for future generations,” says Yves Lalumière, president and CEO of Tourisme Montréal.
“This recognition speaks to Tourisme Montréal’s and the Palais’s unwavering commitment to providing an exceptional experience. Beyond the economic, intellectual, and social benefits, it’s Montréal’s creativity, open-mindedness, and expertise that continue to shine globally,” says Emmanuelle Legault, president and CEO of the Palais des congrès de Montréal.
Montreal also ranks among the top 20 cities worldwide hosting the most international association meetings. In 2023, after hosting more than 8,000 meetings, the UIA placed Montreal ahead of cities such as Washington, Toronto, Buenos Aires and Mexico.
