In the association’s International Meetings Statistics 2006 report, Singapore was ranked
third in the Top International Meeting City category, up one place from its 2005 spot.
This placed it among the top three for the first time – and alongside well-established
convention cities in Europe, namely Paris (ranked first) and Vienna (second).
Singapore topped the rankings in Asia, as Asia’s top country and city for meetings. The Lion City surged from fourth to first position as Asia’s Top Country for Meetings, while maintaining
its standing as Asia’s Top City for Meetings, a position it has held for the past 23 years.
Last year Singapore held 298 meetings that met UIA’s qualifying criteria, representing
a 62 per cent growth over 2005.
Most notable among these were the 2006 Annual Meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank in September, which saw 16,000 foreign delegates converge in Singapore.
Aloysius Arlando, assistant chief executive (business travel and MICE group), Singapore
Tourism Board said: “This robust performance and the dynamic MICE landscape in Singapore
is a resounding testament of the strong cooperation and close partnership between the public
and private sector.”
