Business destinations

Economist and logistics expert at Cabinet Projet Assistance Conseils (CPAC), Edouard Fochive describes Douala's economic strengths and outlines its future.

Business and boutique hotels, bars and restaurants frequented by locals and business travellers: the essentials for preparing a trip to Douala.

Formalities, air services, business services: all the practical information you need for a business trip to Douala.

It is the lungs not only of Douala, but also of Cameroon and the neighbouring states: its deepwater port, established on 1,000 hectares.

Coastline, mangrove landscape, business, port infrastructure and gateway to inland Africa: Douala, Cameroon's tumultuous metropolis, is not yet an ordinary destination for business travellers in Central Africa.

Indonesian President Joko Widodo has just called for the second time for the establishment of travel corridors within ASEAN for business travellers. While ASEAN seems to have the covid-19 pandemic well under control, we are surprised by its apathy in loosening the noose around its internal borders.

Artist and sculptor Alex Reding became a gallery owner in 2001 when he opened Alimentation Générale, a space dedicated to contemporary art in a former grocery shop, with a programme focusing on young international talent. In 2006, the gallery changed its name and location, and Nosbaum & Reding opened two addresses in the centre of Luxembourg City.

Business or boutique hotels, gourmet restaurants, air links: the essentials for preparing a trip to Luxembourg.

François Lafont, CEO of the Luxembourg Convention Bureau, explains the country's strategy for the MICE market and looks at the impact of the current crisis.

With its Convention Bureau to be launched in 2019, Luxembourg aims to quickly break into the top 50 business tourism destinations, despite the current difficulties in the sector. And to achieve this, the Grand Duchy has more than one trump card up its sleeve.

Stock market forecasting tool for Sesamm, AI applied to investment fund data for Tetrao: two success stories in Luxembourg.

Defining key sectors, opening incubators, creating a university, looking for new talent, avant-garde projects... Luxembourg is diversifying its economy and shrugging off clichés.

The covid pandemic combined with the Hungarian government's nationalist policies have resulted in the closure - for the second time this year - of the country's borders. A decision that has brought the country's hotel and air transport industries to their knees. It is also helping to marginalise Budapest as a business destination in Europe.

Strolls, museums, shopping: Lille has a lot to offer business travellers who take the time to explore the destination.

François Navarro, Director of Tourism at the Hello Lille Attractiveness Agency, takes a look at the city's intrinsic assets and the new developments designed to boost its appeal.

World Design Capital 2020, Lille enjoys an international aura that befits its strategic position at the crossroads of Europe. Its business district, Euralille, is gradually diversifying its activities, while new sites of excellence are giving the metropolis real scope. And paving the way for an ambitious future.

Whether you're looking for accommodation or food, Lille has a wealth of trendy new addresses to add to its already dense and high-quality traditional offering.

Denis Tersen, Managing Director of the Lille Metropole 2020 World Design Capital Committee, takes a look at the status the city has acquired and how it will be promoted over the coming weeks.

Business and boutique hotels, bars and restaurants frequented by locals and business travellers: the essentials for preparing a trip to Cape Town.

Alexandre Barrière Izard is President of the French association Entraide du Cap. Also a member of the board of directors of the Franco-South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FSACCI), this entrepreneur presents the advantages of the destination.