Incentives and meetings

Where to organise a trip incentive or a seminar team building successful? What are the most popular and least popular destinations, and what are their advantages? An address book covering a wide range of countries, from Mauritius to the United States. Dubaiby way of Berlin and of course France. (see more)

Keep up to date with the latest information on the main players in the sector MICEthe places where congress and trade shows such as Viparis and GL Events, or the specialists in hosting meetings and events like Châteauform.

EIBTM: Barcelona at the centre of the MICE world

La 23th he EIBTM trade fair, held in Barcelona, attracted more than 15,000 professionals from the MICE (Meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions) sector, according to the organisers, who are delighted with the good momentum of the event itself, and of the events industry in general.

New partnership in Swiss MICE

On 23 November, the Geneva Convention Bureau (GCB) signed a partnership agreement with Congrex Switzerland for the next three years.

Regus launches in Kuwait City

Regus has chosen Kuwait City to open the 91st business centre in its international network.

Preview: AirPlus prepares its MICE accommodation card

For Voyages d'Affaires, AirPlus is unveiling its new product, which is still in the test phase: a card dedicated to event spending, due to hit the market in the first quarter of 2012. The "MICE card" is designed to respond to the new integration of the sector into companies' travel policies, offering them greater visibility of their expenditure, simplified accounting management and improved price negotiations.

Hilton focuses on MICE: special offer until the end of November

The Hilton hotel group is aiming to win the hearts and minds of its business clientele by launching a major charm campaign until the end of November. The "Become a millionaire... with Hilton HHonors!" offer enables organisers of business events to add to their customer accounts, with 1 million points at stake.

Practical guide - Krakow

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Krakow is Poland's second city, located in the south of the country, 350 km from the capital Warsaw. A major student city, the city is in the midst of an economic transition. Originally an industrial area, it has recently turned its attention to new technologies, services and the green economy. Business tourism is booming.

Christian Mantei, Atout France: "A highly diversified range of services".

"This offer includes the discovery of a wide range of landscapes and activities, French gastronomy and its terroirs, as well as the possibility of offering event organisers unique venues... "

Prestigious places: Parisian heritage in celebration

Choosing Paris to organise an event is a guarantee of success for any company. But holding it in a prestigious venue ensures success. Every time.

Athens and Mykonos: islands and gods

The blue of the Mediterranean as a backdrop; ancient remains in the centre of a cosmopolitan and endearing capital; small white houses in Cycladic architecture; and, of course, a few secret beaches...

Athens and Mykonos - Day Three

Visit to Delos
Board a caïque for a mini-cruise to Delos, then sail to the deserted island of Rhenia. Swimming and BBQ lunch. Return to Mykonos. Gala dinner at the Con Carne restaurant. Evening at the Semeli bar. Accommodation at the Manoulas Beach Hotel.

Athens and Mykonos - Second day

Leisure activities and transfer to Mykonos.
Water sports in the morning, followed by lunch at the hotel. Transfer to the port of Rafina. Departure by hydrofoil for Mykonos. Arrival and transfer to the Myconian Imperial hotel. Dinner in a restaurant in Mykonos.

Norway - From the sea to the midnight sun

Almost inevitably, you arrive in Oslo. Then, through extraordinary scenery, you reach the medieval city of Bergen before taking the Coastal Express up the Norwegian coast. For one of the most beautiful cruises in the world.

StarCite adjusts its MICE offering

StarCite is launching a new offer, StarCite Select, to respond more effectively to the needs of TMC and event agencies in organising their meetings and events.

American Express is also banking on British MICE

American Express Meetings & Events is stepping up the number of new partnerships it has forged to consolidate its presence in the events market. The latest step forward is the signing of an exclusive agreement with British specialist WRG.

Norway - Practical info - Alesund

HotelsScandic AlesundComfortable and located right in the city centre, this establishment is perfect for incentive groups. It can be reached directly by boat....

Norway - Practical info - Bergen

HotelsRadisson Blu RoyalYou couldn't be closer to where it all happens: at the end of the Bryggen quay, just behind the famous...

Norway - Practical info

Identity cardRequirements: valid identity card.area code: +47Time zone difference: noneLanguages: Norway has two official written languages: English and French....

Tove Eliassen - Director of the Norwegian ODT in Paris:...

"Norway is a destination that I would describe as exotic."

Study - Greater Paris wants to boost business tourism

Frédéric Lefebvre, the Secretary of State for Tourism, received the report on the development of business tourism in Paris at the beginning of July. Produced by Gilles Pélisson, this 83-page document sets out twenty recommendations to be implemented to maintain the capital's global appeal.

Amex: a new French partner for MICE

Le Public Système, the French specialist in public relations and event communications, has signed an agreement with the MICE branch of American Express. The aim of the partnership is to provide companies with a more comprehensive offering, combining the skills of both partners.