Incentives and meetings

Boosted by the return of Air France services this winter, the Dominican Republic is aiming to establish itself as a MICE destination, thanks to its wide range of hotels - led by all-inclusive resorts - and the diversity of its excursions and experiences, which are far removed from the usual clichés about the destination.

We talk to Martin Vitte, Sales Director of the Park Hyatt Marrakech, about the appeal of Marrakech as a destination for business events. The hotel will soon have one of the largest ballrooms in the city.

The figures unveiled on Monday by the Paris Ile-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry show that the MICE business is returning to normal, even though the Olympic Games have logically affected the congress business.

Between Innsbruck and Munich, Alpbach, a Tyrolean village straight out of a fairytale, is emerging as one of Austria's major conference centres. A surprising story...

More than 200 parks and gardens, shady streets, a wooded belt that's only waiting to grow: Madrid is a sustainable destination. A great green that sets the tone for professional events.

A gourmet market open to the general public and corporate events alike: Halle Flachat, in Asnières-sur-Seine, has transformed a former 19th-century market into a convivial venue.

Nouvelle-Calédonie Tourisme (NCT) has launched a professional website to promote the destination. The site is designed to give business travel and MICE influencers a better understanding of the possibilities offered by New Caledonia.

From 23 to 25 September, the IFTM will be bringing the world of travel together at Porte de Versailles. The 2025 edition of the International & French Travel Market promises to be more promising than ever.

Eurostar is taking advantage of the expansion of its network following the merger with Thalys to simplify and harmonise the fares offered to companies and travel agents involved in organising or attending business events.

VINCI Airports has launched the construction of a brand new terminal at Las Américas International Airport, the main gateway to the Dominican Republic.

Dubai is already a major MICE destination. It will be even more so tomorrow, thanks in particular to the ongoing expansion of Expo City, as well as all its convention centres and hotels with extensive meeting and event facilities.

The SNCF's MICE offer is moving upmarket with more services and the introduction of premium catering by Michelin-starred chef Frédéric Simonin.

New York will soon be home to a new hub dedicated to meetings and events. Convene 555 Broadway will open next year in SoHo.

The six countries of the Persian Gulf are preparing to launch a common Schengen-style visa. An advantage for organising long-term business trips and for MICE.

Kactus is adding another string to its bow: hotel reservations for group travel to trade fairs or training courses, without any additional services.

The Communauté d'Agglomération de Bergerac will soon be inaugurating a new events venue, l'Etincelle, dedicated to cultural activities and corporate clients.

Transport, accommodation, gastronomy, culture, MICE facilities: the best places to visit in Bilbao.

Avant-garde contemporary architecture, including the famous Guggenheim, has transformed the image of Bilbao, in the Basque Country. As a result, Bilbao is becoming one of the most exciting destinations for MICE event organisers.

As the Triangle Tower rises, the American group Summit will be offering an original experience inspired by its Summit One Vanderbilt observatory, to be created in 2021 in a new New York tower.

Modernised after a year of renovation, the former Forum des Pertuis in La Rochelle has been renamed the Georges-Pernoud Convention Centre, paying tribute in its own way to the famous Thalassa presenter.