For the seventh consecutive year, the Union of International Associations (UIA) has named Montréal the top city in the Americas for international meetings.

This recognition comes just weeks after Montréal was named the best destination for international association events in North America by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA).

Montréal also ranks among the top 20 cities worldwide hosting the most international association meetings. In 2023, after hosting over 8,000 meetings, the UIA placed Montréal ahead of cities such as Washington, Toronto, Buenos Aires, and Mexico.

Montréal’s international standing as a premier city for organizing conferences and meetings is the result of the collaborative efforts of Tourisme Montréal, the Palais des 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 am confident that we will 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,” said 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 is Montréal’s creativity, open-mindedness, and expertise that continue to shine globally,” said Emmanuelle Legault, president and CEO of the Palais des congrès de Montréal.

Based in Brussels, the Union of International Associations is is a research institute and documentation center. Since its founding in 1907, the UIA has been a pioneer in the research, monitoring and provision of information on international organizations, international associations and their global challenges. It is a non-profit organization that operates independently of any government or political agenda.