Lisbon top ten of meetings
Lisbon was in the world’s top ten meetings and conventions cities last year, according to figures released by the International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA). By hosting 98 international events, the Portuguese capital increased its world ranking by two places compared with 2008, achieving a higher showing than London and Madrid in the process. Portugal claimed 17th spot in the list in 2009, hosting a total of 168 events throughout the year.
