Incentives and meetings

Paris is the world's leading destination for the organisation of international congresses, according to the rankings published by the ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association) for 2016.

Mauritius offers many unexpected treasures and activities inland Is business tourism an important sector for Mauritius? Kevin Ramkaloan...

Chic hotels, restaurants tailored to business groups, excursions and team-building activities: the essentials for organising an incentive trip to Mauritius.

We all know Mauritius and its grand hotels lining dreamy beaches. We know about their sumptuous buffets, glamorous evenings and impeccable service. But we're less familiar with the centre of the island, with its great and small history, the charm of its colonial houses and the fabulous hiking trails in the heart of the green hills. Corporate groups make this the common thread running through their successful operations.

With its large-capacity meeting centres, abundance of hotels and great culture, the Spanish capital is one of the most popular MICE destinations in Europe.

With its eclectic mix of architectural styles, casinos and institutional hotels and restaurants, Le Touquet has retained the elegance that made it one of the great seaside resorts of the early 20th century. But the resort also has a knack for renewing its range of sporting activities to discover the wild character of the Opal Coast and its endless beaches.

Quality facilities, a renovated convention centre, a wide range of activities: Patricia Rasse, Director of Business Tourism Development at Mice, presents the advantages of Le Touquet-Paris Plage as a destination.

Viparis and AccorHotels are joining forces to tackle the events industry through a partnership unveiled on 25 April. The two French MICE players share the same ambition: to make Paris a more attractive destination for hosting international events.

New and exciting events, new itineraries: cruise operators are vying with each other to seduce their passengers.

Aboard legendary liners and more intimate vessels steeped in nostalgia, passengers relive the splendours of a bygone era. The emotions are strong and the memories last a lifetime!

IDENTITY CARD Formalities: A tourist visa is issued on arrival. Passport valid for six months after visa expiry date. Telephone code: + 84...

Airport screens read Ho Chi Minh City. But the inhabitants of Vietnam's energetic economic capital prefer to call it Saigon. The nostalgia of Indochina floats over its historic heart, still in its original state. To get a better grasp of this nostalgia, so often evoked by Marguerite Duras, you'll have to head south and sail the sweaty waters of the Mekong.

Typically Asian bustle and colonial charm in Saigon, nostalgia and fabulous landscapes along the Mekong: Edouard George presents the advantages of this destination for business tourism.

IMEX, the annual meeting place for travel and MICE professionals, will be held in Frankfurt from 16 to 18 May. These three days of meetings will once again bring together buyers, suppliers and decision-makers from all over the world.

The three-phase modernisation of the exhibition centre will culminate in the opening next November of the Paris Convention Centre, the largest convention centre in Europe.

The Regus group inaugurated the Spaces centre on 3 April in Paris, opposite the Opéra Garnier. The opening of this new space comes against a backdrop of increasing coworking facilities in Paris.

A new meetings and events space is opening its doors in Lyon. La Rive is the first connected flat for events.

The 2017 edition of the Business Travel Show achieved its objectives, with a further increase in attendance. The organisers of the London show are now thinking ahead to 2018, and want to think bigger.

A new French player is entering the online workspace rental market. Choose & Work offers companies, hoteliers and business centres the opportunity to rent out their unused spaces to an increasingly mobile professional clientele.

The Novotel Paris Les Halles has unveiled a new seminar concept, Atelier H, with seven modular studios decorated in vintage style and a "home from home" feel.