This was one of the fastest-growing sectors in the world. paralysed by the health crisiswill be one of the very last to be able to resume its activity: the events sector will finally be back in action on 1st SeptemberThis was recently made official by the French National Defence and Security Council. Europe's leading conference and trade show venue, Viparis is at the forefront of the drive to get things moving again, and is already planning to more than 40 events in September alone. From 1 September, the Workspace workspace exhibition will be held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. At the same time, the Palais des Congrès will be hosting the summer universities of the Ordre des Experts Comptables. " We are in a position to host events in the best possible conditions and we take note of this clarification from the public authorities. "assures Pablo Nakhlé CerrutiChief Executive Officer of Viparis. We would like to thank all the event organisers who have placed their trust in Viparis. Business meetings will be at the heart of the economic recovery; Paris as a destination must retain its attractiveness and international leadership. "he continues. On 1 July, Viparis managers are planning to set out the details of the post-Covid visitor pathway, alongside the other players involved, such as Aéroport de Paris, the Accor and of course the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau (OTCP).
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Traditionally held in September, the IFTM Top Resa will be held for a further two months, and will bring together the key players in the business travel industry in the 17 to 20 November in Hall 1 of the Porte de Versailles. " Regulations in France have changed day by day: events bringing together more than 5,000 people were banned until 15 July, then until the end of August. Keeping IFTM Top Resa in September was no longer realistic It's time to move on", sums up Show Director Frédéric Lorin. According to a survey carried out by the show's management, exhibitors and partners unanimously opted for the postponement (94%). This two-month postponement should enable destinations to rethink their offers, to reassure themselves financially, and also to gain greater visibility on the regulatory context, particularly with regard to the opening of borders.
