People in 26 countries worldwide were asked which, from a list of 60 global cities, they felt were best to live in, do business in, and visit. The scores from the three questions were then added together to create the Ipsos Cities Index.
The Capital was ranked third in the world behind New York in first place and Abu Dhabi in second place. Paris was ranked fourth in the global index whilst Tokyo rose from seventh in 2013 to complete the top five global cities.
The remaining top ten positions this year are occupied by Zurich, Sydney, Rome, Amsterdam and Los Angeles.
This follows London retaining fifth place in the latest ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) rankings.
Commenting on the news, Suzanne Singleton, Head of Associations at London & Partners, the Mayor’s official promotional agency and CVB for London, said: “The ICCA rankings are a key indicator of a city's success in the meetings and events sector and we are very proud that London has maintained its position in the top 5. This result highlights the important collaboration with our partners across the city.”
Looking ahead, London will be welcoming a number of international congresses, such as the American Association of Petroleum Geologists in October and the International Association for Dental Research next year.
