The International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), an organisation focused on the international association meetings sector, has selected Dubai as its host destination for the 2018 ICCA Congress.

"Dubai is positioning itself as the Middle East hub for association development, and the potential for ICCA membership growth is very exciting, so there are very compelling business opportunities for both ICCA and our members," said Martin Sirk, ICCA CEO.

“We are extremely proud and delighted that the ICCA board of directors has chosen Dubai as the host destination. The ICCA Congress is the most prestigious event in our industry and provides a unique opportunity to showcase Dubai and to familiarise the ICCA members with the growing potential of the entire Middle East. We look forward to working closely with ICCA and the members of the Middle East Chapter to organise the first ICCA Congress taking place in our region”, said Steen Jakobsen, director of Dubai Business Events.

ICCA represents the main specialists in organising, transporting, and accommodating international meetings and events, and comprises almost 1,000 member companies and organisations in over 90 countries. ICCA specialises in the international association meetings sector, offering unrivalled data, communication channels, and business development opportunities. – TradeArabia News Services