Albert Benabou, Director of the Israeli National Tourist Office in Paris
Events organisation
"We organise extraordinary multicultural incentives", says Christina Rey, director of Avance Organisation Events, an agency she set up in 2002 in Lyon.
The Garden of Gethsemane
Church and garden of Gethsemane: in the Bible, this name, translated as "oil press", refers to the place where Jesus withdrew with his disciples before being arrested.
The Mea Shearim district
Kippas or big hats, beards or hairnets for the men, long skirts and covered arms for the women: the Mea Shearim district is a meeting place for ultra-Orthodox Jews.
Hadassah Hospital in Ein Kerem
Chagall chose the theme of the twelve tribes of Israel for the stained glass windows in the synagogue at Hadassah Hospital in Ein Kerem. This was followed by a commission for the ceiling of the Paris Opera House.
Roni Tordjman, Director of Arkia Travel (inbound subsidiary of Arkia Travel)
Saint Mary Magdalene Russian Church
Guadeloupe: Under the sun, just below it
From the sublime seabed to the steep slopes of La Soufrière, via banana and sugar cane plantations as far as the eye can see, there's something for everyone. Now, after the events of early last year, Guadeloupe is back on the incentive market.
La pointe des Colibris
Often compared to the wings of a butterfly, the island of Guadeloupe is divided into two parts: Grande-Terre to the east, with Pointe des Colibris and Pointe-à-Pitre; and Basse-Terre to the west, with the national park and the Soufrière volcano at its centre.
Coluche's former estate
The magnificent botanical garden of Deshaies has blossomed on Coluche's former estate: over 1,000 plant species, with parrots and pink flamingos.
Thierry Gargar, Director of Tourism for the Comité du tourisme des îles...
Macau: Dedicated to the history of the region, the Museum of...
Dedicated to the history of the region, the Macau Museum features collections of popular arts and traditions, with a strong emphasis on cuisine, including a collection of typical mock dishes.
Macau: In the casino district, the Grand Lisboa Hotel
Macao: Saint-Dominique church
In the historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saint Dominic's church is the oldest in China. It was built in 1587 by three Spanish Dominican priests from Mexico.
Amusement parks: a great escape for local incentives
The French leisure park market is doing rather well, with sales of €2 billion, 50 million visitors a year and almost 22,000 employees. In 2008, the number of admissions even rose by 7 %. "2009 looks set to be another good year," says Sophie Huberson, General Secretary of Snelac, the national union for leisure, animal and cultural facilities. This union has 160 members, representing 98 % of the profession, divided into five categories: funfair-type amusement parks, aquatic centres, animal parks, edutainment centres, plus certain cultural sites, some of which are veritable resorts offering leisure activities, restaurants, hotels and even meeting rooms all in one place.
Macau: pitaya or 'dragon fruit
Originally from Central America, the pitaya or "dragon fruit" was first imported to Vietnam by French colonists in the 19th century, before conquering the whole of Asia.
Macau: a theme particularly relevant to the Christian West
This is a particularly popular theme in the Christian West. The Virgin and Child in traditional Chinese costume is a... surprising version.
