ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) confirms that Amsterdam has been able to maintain a place in the top 10 of the worldwide ranking of congress cities. Amsterdam has moved from 8th place to 9th place, despite the fact that the city hosted five additional ICCA related congresses during 2010. The decrease in ranking is due to fierce competition between cities on the international convention market. It goes without saying that Amsterdam is proud to be placed in the worldwide top 10 in this rapidly increasing sector.