Business destinations

In 2024, Vienna will have had the best year in its tourism history, with over 8.2 million arrivals, 18.9 million overnight stays and tourism receipts in excess of €1.2 billion. Vienna has the wind in its sails in all segments, including MICE.

The simplification of visa formalities and the increase in the number of direct flights to South-East Asia have enabled ASEAN tourism to return to pre-Covid levels. With 30.6% more international visitors, ASEAN is definitively turning the page on the Covid years.

Luxembourg airport has just welcomed a new Moxy hotel. It is part of the new Airport City being created around the capital's airport hub.

Vientiane may still have a very provincial feel, but a host of new hotels and improved transport infrastructure are making the capital of Laos a viable alternative for doing business in the Mekong sub-region...

As Romania's second-largest city, Cluj-Napoca is asserting its position as one of Europe's leading business destinations by being at the heart of university research and the IT industry.

For Marcel Riwalsky, the 'brains' behind the Aviation-Event conferences, the general public is more interested in the evolution of supply and prices than in the environment. He also stresses the importance of Central Europe for world aviation.

Faced with overcrowding in Jakarta, Indonesia is to create a new administrative capital, Nusantara, on the island of Borneo. Three Marriott hotels have just been announced there. But Jakarta's appeal to hoteliers remains undiminished.

Who would have thought a few years ago that Phnom Penh could become a strategic business destination? Well, it practically has. A very liberal economic policy - particularly for foreign investors - and extraordinary infrastructure development mean that the Cambodian capital is now playing the role of alternative to Ho Chi Minh City or even Bangkok. We take a look at what has become Asia's most dynamic business destination.

Vancouver officials estimate that 20,000 additional rooms will be needed in its metropolitan area to meet demand by 2040. This will mean a huge economic loss for the Canadian city if nothing is done...

A more expensive journey for those who would take their car or a taxi to reach Manhattan: this is what residents and visitors to New York can expect, as the city has just obtained the green light for a city-centre toll, the first of its kind in the United States.

As Austria's second-largest city with a population of almost 300,000 and the capital of the province of Styria, Graz has a lot to offer the MICE market.

The Ellinikon, one of the largest urban projects in Europe, will see the emergence of a new eco-responsible city close to Athens. A vast resort that will also include a business park and top-of-the-range hotels, including the recently announced Mandarin Oriental.

Which city in Flanders is the best place to hold an event? Antwerp and Ghent are natural choices. Each has its historical and economic attractions, its strengths and also... a few weak points. Voyages d'Affaires analyses these two cities for your next trip...

2023 should see the debut of the new green and intelligent city, equipped with the latest technologies to relieve the congestion in Cairo.

Business or boutique hotels, gourmet or friendly restaurants: the essentials for preparing a trip to Cairo.

The outlook for Egypt is mixed, but this is far from discouraging foreign investment in the country.

With the boom in the new Egyptian capital, Laure Morvan, Accor's head of development for the India, Middle East, Africa and Turkey region, sees new opportunities for her group, which already has a strong presence in Egypt.

Formalities, air connections, workspaces, business information: practical information for organising a trip to Cairo.

11 Latin American cities are perceived to be among the most dangerous in the world, according to the Numbeo 2023 index. This index is based in particular on the perception of the people questioned about their city. In this 2023 index for Europe, France unfortunately does not fare very well. Of the top 25 least safe cities, 7 are in France.

Looking to set up in Germany? Little known to the general public, Saarbrücken is an excellent alternative to Germany's major cities for French companies and business travellers, with a way of life very much influenced by France.