In 2007, for the third consecutive year, the United States was the most popular country in which to hold international association meetings, and Vienna was the most popular city destination, according to yearly rankings released by the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA). The rankings cover meetings organized by international associations which take place on a regular basis and which rotate between a minimum of three countries.This year the ICCA Data researchers have identified over 6,500 such events which took place in 2007, a rise of approximately 800 over 2006. This is due both to the strength of the market and because a record number of ICCA members registered their conventions with the association.Following the United States, Germany was ranked the second most popular country for international events. Spain, fifth in 2006, climbs two places to third in 2007, at the cost of the United Kingdom and France, which both dropped one place in the ranking to respectively fourth and fifth. As in 2005 and 2006, Vienna tops the charts as the most popular city; its first place has even become stronger compared to previous years. Berlin jumps four places to number two and Singapore remains third. Paris and Barcelona are fourth and fifth and Budapest remains sixth, but is now sharing sixth place with Lisbon. Beijing is a newcomer in the top 10 and climbs from thirteenth place in 2006 to eighth in 2007.The full ICCA statistics report for 2007 will be released early June. The 10 Year statistics report covering 1998-2007 will be published early July. The ICCA statistics reports will be freely available online to ICCA members. "The International Association Meetings Market 2007" will also be sent to over 2,500 association meeting planners all over the world.