Incentives and meetings

Solothurn has the reputation of being the Baroque capital of Switzerland. As well as the beautiful architecture of its old town, the city has another attraction for French travellers: having been the city of residence of the French ambassadors for more than 250 years.

It's between the Neuchâtel Jura and the cantons of Bern and Fribourg that we take a meandering journey through time. The heart of the watchmaking industry and a land of unspoilt medieval towns, this tour reveals a Switzerland that's a little off the beaten track.

One of the smallest capitals in Europe, Bern has been at the heart of political life since 1848, home to most of the institutions of the Swiss Confederation, including parliament, the chancellery and the state departments. It is also at the heart of the country, easy to reach by rail or road. An ideal venue for congresses and conferences, with an exceptional historic urban setting.

The city, best known for its palaces lining Lake Geneva and the presence of the International Olympic Committee, wants to be a little more than that. It is around its railway station that the new Lausanne is being created, particularly in the field of culture.  

Time on hold in Berne, Fribourg and Neuchâtel; time to create jobs in La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Locle and Bienne. Between French- and German-speaking Switzerland, a part of Switzerland that is perhaps less well known to business travellers reveals its tourist and economic attractions. An excellent base for a discovery trip as part of an incentive or business trip...

Eco-positive business events, CSR-focused team-building, whether in the city or out in nature, a warm welcome: awarded the "Innovative and Sustainable Destination" label, Bordeaux and all those involved in tourism are committed to combining eco-responsibility with the art of living.

In recent years, health, geopolitical and sustainable development constraints have forced incentive travel to refocus on what really matters: people.

The Sodexo Prestige Venues and Events collection welcomes a prestigious new member to its ranks: l'Apostrophe was inaugurated on 30 March next to the Arc de Triomphe.

Metafore has just unveiled new plans for the weeks and months ahead. Two new sites are due to open in Paris, while we await a regional and even international offensive.

"Let's reveal your talents". Châteauform''s new brand signature invites companies and their managers to focus their strategy on their main asset: people.

Costa and MSC, the two leading cruise lines on the French market, are trying to revive their MICE business, which was badly hit during the health crisis, in the wake of the cruise industry in general. The environmental innovations of the new liners are being promoted to businesses as a way of making a difference.

Following a change of shareholders, the events agency 4 Roues sous un Parapluie plans to expand its bases in France and take up the environmental challenge with hydrogen.

As the Mobile World Congress opened its doors on 28 February, International SOS helped a number of companies prepare for their trips to Barcelona. Health and safety support is likely to be the rule for some time to come.

As Singapore reopens its doors to international travellers, the destination is looking greener than ever. Here's an overview of the various sustainable initiatives deployed in the City-State.

Already recognised for its sustainable commitments, Lyon intends to go even further with a plan to develop responsible tourism, particularly in the MICE sector.

Boosted by its five consecutive awards as the world's most sustainable city, the Göteborg Convention Bureau wants to attract all organisers of MICE activities who want to give their event a more ecological and social dimension. This is the stated aim of Ulrika Scoliège, Project Manager Conventions and Meetings at Göteborg & Co, the tourism promotion agency.

Senssi recently inaugurated a new venue for corporate events in the heart of Marseille.

According to the latest figures from the German Tourist Office in France, business tourism from France to Germany has been badly affected by the pandemic. But it nevertheless remains more important than for other European destinations, generating 20% of all French arrivals across the Rhine.

Comet Meetings has announced two new offers in the meetings & events sector: Hospitality by Comet and Teamwork. This was an opportunity for Fabien Violet, Chief Revenue Officer, to give his analysis of the office of tomorrow and the roadmap for the French start-up.

The Cité du Vin, the Bassins des Lumières, the Palais de la Bourse, famous châteaux: Bordeaux has a wide range of venues and activities to enhance your business events.