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Success stories
Sydney is consistently recognised as one of the world’s favourite cities for events. At Business Events Sydney (BESydney), we are proud that our city has won recognition and a number of national and international awards as a favoured destination. In recent years, international visitors have voted Sydney:
- Favourite foreign city
- World’s top city
- Best international destination
- Best overseas city
- World’s best city
Sydney’s most recent awards
2008: Sydney ranked top city in Australia and 22nd in the world for international business destinations (Source: International Congress and Convention Association)
2007: Sydney awarded Favourite Foreign City and runner up in the Favourite Destination Worldwide category at the prestigious ‘UK Telegraph’ Travel Awards
2007: Sydney ranked the World's Top City at the US-based ‘Conde Nast Traveler’ magazine's annual readers choice awards
Sydney’s most recent bid wins
Business Events Sydney’s has won a number of major conferences, meetings and events for Sydney with a ‘win rate’ of 73%. Some of these recent wins include:
- International Congress of Audiology, 2014
- Asia Pacific Life Insurance Council Congress, 2011
- Asian Dragon Boat Championships, 2010
- Pro-Partner Taiwan Incentive, 2009
