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International Partnerships
Göteborg & Co is an active partner in a number of national and international networks, and collaborates with a variety of stakeholders. You can read about these networks and organisations below.
City Destinations Alliance (CityDNA)
City Destinations Alliance (CityDNA) brings European cities together and promotes tourism. The network, which is the largest in Europe, links together more than 130 metropolitan regions in 30 countries and aims to encourage tourism in European cities. CityDNA also provides a valuable foundation for business intelligence and exchanging experience in the tourism industry.
Cruise Baltic
Cruise Baltic is an engaged facilitator and B2B network consisting of 32 partner ports and destinations in the Baltic Sea region. Their aim is to promote partners and spark curiosity about the Baltic cruise product in cruise lines and travel agents as well as all those who want to learn more about the great potential of the region. With 20 years of experience, Cruise Baltic offers all cruise lines easy access, service and full integration between ports and cities throughout the region.
Delice
Délice is an international professional network dedicated to global cities that gather to gain expertise on using Food & Gastronomy as a powerful tool for developing their territory. Délice network aims to be of paramount significance for competence building, inspiration & experience sharing. Délice was created by the city of Lyon (France) in 2007, and gathers today 25 cities over three continents.
EU CVB Network
EU CVB Network consists of seven convention bureaus represented by the cities of Gothenburg, Florence, Ljubljana, Lyon, Rotterdam, Salzburg and Valencia. The convention bureau network work together, generously sharing knowledge, experiences and best practice to benefit both clients and destinations.
European Science Events Association (EUSEA)
EUSEA is a network of popular science events that aims to promote cooperation in science engagement activities and raise awareness of research and education. Gothenburg International Science Festival is one of the founders of this network, which now has more than 100 member organisations.
International Association of Event Hosts (IAEH)
International Association of Event Hosts (IAEH) exists for representatives of international destinations to collaborate together to generate the best possible value from hosting major sporting and cultural events, and provide a voice for not-for-profit hosts of events. IAEH provides a platform for members to learn from the successes and challenges of major events, share knowledge and generate greater long term social and economic benefits from hosting events.
International Congress & Convention Association (ICCA)
ICCA is the leading global network in the meetings industry and has members in 86 countries. The network collaborates with over 900 suppliers and makes it easier for member states to create competitive events.
Sponsrings & Eventsverige (SES)
SES- Sponsrings & Eventsverige provides support and benefits, drives industry development, and creates inspiration for those who believe in the business power of live meetings in all forms and for all target groups. The network exists for those who see partnerships and collaborations between business and culture/sports/music/organizations as essential for both business and social benefits.
SNCVB – Swedish Network of Convention Bureaus
SNCVB is a non-profit association whose members are Swedish Convention Bureaus. The purpose of the association is for the Swedish Convention Bureaus to have a common forum where they can jointly pursue important issues for the meetings industry. The association’s members also get the opportunity to exchange knowledge and business with each other. Gothenburg & Co are represented on the board of the network.
Svenska Destinationsnätverket (The Swedish Destination Network)
The Swedish Destination Network develops Swedish tourism by bringing together destination organizations and cities from Sweden’s larger municipalities. The association functions as an advocacy body for national tourism issues, addressing relevant stakeholders and parties within the Swedish tourism industry. It also acts as a common forum for knowledge transfer between organizations involved in marketing and destination development. The initiative is backed by three national networks: SNDMO (Swedish Network of Destination Management Organisations), SNED (Swedish Network of Event Destinations), and SNCVB (Swedish Network of Convention Bureaus). The goal is to bring together professionals from Swedish destination organizations, such as municipalities and local destination companies.
Visita
Visita is an industry and employer organization for the Swedish tourism sector. Visita brings together nearly 6,000 member companies with over 8,500 establishments. Among the members are restaurants, hotels, campsites, amusement parks, hostels, spa facilities, tourist offices, and ski resorts. As an industry and employer organization, Visita’s main tasks are to negotiate the industry’s collective agreements, support member companies in their growth and development, and advocate for important issues in the tourism sector.