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Montreal ranked No. 1 in destination management worldwide, enters global Top 10
The 2026 Global Destination Sustainability Index gives Tourisme Montréal a record 98% score for destination management, lifting Montreal from 20th to 9th overall among 81 destinations.
Why it matters
It is the first time in the history of the Global Destination Sustainability Index that a city outside Europe has ranked first in destination management. Montreal's jump from 20th to 9th overall puts it in the global Top 10 among 81 participating destinations for the first time, a boost for the city's international tourism profile.
Full report
Tourisme Montréal announced it has ranked No. 1 worldwide in destination management in the 2026 Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index), with a record score of 98% — an unprecedented performance on the international stage. Montreal also rose from 20th to 9th in the overall ranking of 81 destinations, entering the global Top 10 for the first time.
Yves Lalumière, President and CEO of Tourisme Montréal, said achieving the world's top ranking in destination management is particularly meaningful, and that Montreal's entry into the global Top 10 is tremendous recognition for the city, reflecting the work of its teams, members and all stakeholders who contribute to developing the destination. Over the past two years, 17 organizations have obtained a certification recognized by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), and more than 400 stakeholders have taken part in awareness-building, support and training initiatives focused on the destination's socio-ecological transition.
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