2023 GDS-Awards Celebrate Destination Sustainability Leaders and Innovators
The GDS-Movement has announced the winners of the 2023 GDS-Awards, recognising outstanding efforts in destination sustainability.
Gothenburg Tops the Global Destination Sustainability Index for the Seventh Time
With a remarkable score of 94.64 per cent, Gothenburg secured first place for the seventh time, demonstrating excellence across all criteria.
Thailand Voted Best Meeting & Incentive Destination in Asia
This third consecutive win was just announced at M&C Asia Stella Awards 2023, and aligns with sharply rising MI visits to the destination.
Ethiopian Keeps Dominating as Africa’s Leading Airline
Ethiopian Airlines has once again cemented its position as Africa’s leading airline, and this year brought home no less than five awards.
The Kingdom of Bahrain re-enters ICCA’s Top 100 Global Rankings with the Opening of Exhibition World Bahrain
Bahrain claimed the 89th position for international events held in 2022 at EWB. This is the highest ranking for Bahrain in the last decade.
BestCities and ICCA Announce Changes to the Incredible Impacts Programme
The flagship programme awards funding to international associations advancing impact and legacy in conference planning.
Congress Center Hamburg Receives One of the Highest-Ranking Awards for Sustainability
First and only German convention centre to earn Gold certification in the Revitalisation category from the German Sustainable Building Council.
Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre Sponsors Prestigious National Sustainability Award
The Banksia Awards align with the UN sustainability goals and recognise leaders in sustainability, biodiversity, climate change and First Nations.
Singapore Changi Airport Named World’s Best Airport 2023
Changi Airport also won awards for the World’s Best Airport Dining and World’s Best Airport Leisure Amenities.
International ICCA Recognition to Uppsala Convention Bureau
Hedvig Bäckström at Uppsala Convention Bureau, Destination Uppsala, has been awarded ICCA Researcher of the Year.
Poland Convention Bureau announces recommendations for 2023–2024
Seven convention bureaux, 13 incentive travel companies, and 17 professional congress organisers received recommendations.
IAPCO Driving Excellence: Hero Award 2022 Winner Announced
The IAPCO annual award, recognising individual contributions to the industry, was announced at the association’s AM&GA in Jerusalem.
Copenhagen Takes on the Title of World Capital of Architecture
Copenhagen is only the second city in the world to hold this triennially awarded title designated to the host city of the UIA World Congress of Architects.
Nigerian Foodtech Start-up ColdHubs and Global Mangrove Alliance Win the World’s Biggest Environmental Award
The 2022 Food Planet Prize goes to anti-food loss champion ColdHubs and mangrove advocate Global Mangrove Alliance.
Roslyn McLeod Awarded ICCA Honorary Membership
The Arinex-founder was presented with an Honorary Membership of the International Congress and Convention Association.
