{"id":18160,"date":"2025-09-29T09:48:21","date_gmt":"2025-09-29T07:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meett.fr\/blog\/toulouse-icca-ranking-2024-a-mice-destination\/"},"modified":"2025-09-29T09:48:21","modified_gmt":"2025-09-29T07:48:21","slug":"toulouse-icca-ranking-2024-a-mice-destination","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meett.fr\/en\/blog\/toulouse-icca-ranking-2024-a-mice-destination\/","title":{"rendered":"Toulouse in the ICCA 2024 ranking : a rapidly growing MICE destination"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong><u>Toulouse in the ICCA 2024 ranking : a rapidly growing MICE destination<\/u><\/strong><\/h1>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><strong>Toulouse has confirmed its strategic position on the international business tourism scene<\/strong> by entering the <strong>Top 3 French destinations<\/strong> in the 2024 <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iccaworld.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ICCA<\/a> (International Congress and Convention Association)<\/strong> ranking. This global recognition reflects the city&#8217;s growing appeal as a venue for<strong> international conferences <\/strong>and highlights the central role played by <strong>MEETT (Toulouse events)<\/strong> in this dynamic. <\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>A remarkable rise in the ICCA rankings<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The ICCA rankings, the global benchmark in the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) sector, assess cities each year according to their ability to host international events. In 2024, Toulouse stands out with <strong>significant progress<\/strong>: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>3<\/strong><strong>rd<\/strong><strong> French destination<\/strong>, behind Paris and Lyon<\/li>\n<li><strong>46<\/strong><strong>th<\/strong> <strong>in Europe<\/strong>, up 6 places<\/li>\n<li><strong>76<\/strong><strong>th<\/strong> <strong>worldwide<\/strong>, up 8 places<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These results reflect an effective regional strategy, driven by close collaboration between public, private, academic and economic stakeholders.<\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>MEETT: a magnet for international event organisers<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Inaugurated in 2020, <strong>MEETT &#8211; Toulouse Exhibition, Convention &amp; Congress Centre &#8211;<\/strong> has rapidly established itself as a <strong>benchmark event complex in Europe<\/strong>. With its <strong>100,000 m\u00b2 of modular space<\/strong> <strong>&#8211; <\/strong>exhibition <strong> halls <\/strong>, convention &amp; congress center, outdoor esplanades, restaurant, networking areas, plenary sessions, etc.<strong> &#8211;<\/strong> MEETT offers a modern, sustainable infrastructure perfectly adapted to the requirements of international congress organizers. <\/p>\n<p>Its strategic location, close to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.toulouse.aeroport.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toulouse-Blagnac Airport<\/a>, major transport routes and the tramway, makes it easy to welcome participants from all over the world. The MEETT embodies a new generation of event venues, combining <strong>technology, modularity and environmental responsibility<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Toulouse : a conference destination at the heart of innovation<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Beyond its infrastructure, Toulouse attracts visitors with its <strong>scientific and industrial ecosystem<\/strong>. As the European capital of aeronautics and space, the city hosts numerous events related to research, innovation and cutting-edge technologies. It also benefits from a <strong>dynamic university network<\/strong>, a <strong>diverse range of hotels<\/strong> and a <strong>renowned quality of life,<\/strong> all of which enhance its appeal to conference attendees.  <\/p>\n<p><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><strong>A collective ambition for international influence<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Toulouse&#8217;s success in the ICCA ranking is the result of collective effort. Toulouse Events \u2013 manager of MEETT \u2013 works closely with local institutions, specialist agencies, professional associations and project leaders <strong>to promote the hosting of international conferences<\/strong> and s<strong>howcase local expertise<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>This dynamic is part of a broader ambition: <strong>to make <a href=\"https:\/\/metropole.toulouse.fr\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toulouse<\/a> a must-visit MICE destination in Europe<\/strong>, capable of competing with the world&#8217;s largest cities<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Are you an international event organiser ?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Toulouse events can assist you in designing and staging your conferences, trade shows and conventions at MEETT.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/meett.fr\/en\/organiser\/\">\ud83d\udce9 Contact our team<\/a><\/strong> to discover our tailor-made solutions and make your event a success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Toulouse in the ICCA 2024 ranking : a rapidly growing MICE destination Toulouse has confirmed its strategic position on the international business tourism scene by entering the Top 3 French destinations in the 2024 ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) ranking. 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