ICCA Rankings 2022 – the latest version of the report is now available!

On May 23, the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) published the latest version of the most anticipated country and city ranking report for 2022. Warsaw was ranked 1st in Poland, 24th in Europe and 30th in the world. The 52 meetings reported to ICCA in 2022 gathered a total of 13,330 participants. Poland ranked 18th in Europe and 23rd in the world with 134 meetings.

ICCA Rankings – Latest version of the report

The ICCA Country and City Rankings are one of the most anticipated reports in the global meetings industry. This prestigious ranking offers valuable information and statistics that can be used for market analysis and marketing and PR planning. It allows you to track global trends and compare the performance of different destinations in terms of organizing international events.

ICCA Selection Rules

The International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA) compiles its ranking based on data on association meetings collected from convention bureaus, venues, hotels, and associations themselves. The analysis includes meetings that meet certain criteria. These are recurring meetings, gathering at least 50 participants, and migrating between at least three countries. These criteria allow the ICCA ranking to include both regular events and those with a global reach.

Current results

It is worth noting that the results presented in this year's ICCA report reflect the current state, but are the result of sales activities undertaken several years earlier. The time between the announcement of the competition for the event destination and its implementation is usually 3-4 years. Decisions regarding the choice of the conference venue are often dictated by the internal politics of the associations and the activity of local ambassadors, who are supported by the convention offices

ICCA Ranking Analysis and Significance

The ICCA ranking is an important tool for analyzing and comparing the effectiveness of destinations in attracting and organizing international meetings. Proper interpretation of these statistics and analysis of global and regional trends allow for effective planning of marketing activities, strengthening the position and development of the meetings sector in a given region.

We invite you to read this year's ICCA report, which provides important information on international meetings and event organization.

Global trends according to ICCA

In this year's country ranking, the United States continues to be in first place. Spain is in second place, and third place went to Italy. Poland came in twenty-third. It is worth noting that these data are representative of the current situation, and their analysis allows us to see how the meetings market is evolving and adapting to changing conditions.

Similarly, Vienna remains dominant in the city ranking, recording the largest number of association meetings. Lisbon comes second, and Paris third. Warsaw comes 30th in this year's ICCA ranking, confirming its place as a significant conference destination.

Warsaw in the context of Polish cities

Warsaw has long held the undisputed first place in terms of the number of association events organized in Poland. In this year's report, the capital once again confirms its position as the leader, recording an impressive number of meetings. Krakow is in second place, followed by Gdańsk and Wrocław.

It is worth noting that Warsaw is not only an important place for national events, but also attracts many international associations. Its presence in the ranking is a determinant in attracting key events.

The ICCA report is a valuable tool that allows us to understand current trends and the position of Warsaw in the international context of association meetings.