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Report and photos by Florian Guillemin. HOTELS Fairmont Queen Elizabeth The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth is both the historic symbol of Montreal's hotel industry and the symbol of the city's transformation. Over a period of twelve months, Montreal's largest hotel (950 rooms) underwent a renovation worthy of its legend and ambitions, to better celebrate its...

INFORMATION Portuguese National Tourist Office Tel :01 56 88 31 90 - Email : info@visitportugal.com - Internet : visitportugal.com GETTING THERE Tap Air Portugal operates three daily flights from Paris-Orly to Porto. These flights, available in business and economy classes, are operated by Airbus A319-R or A 320, with a flight time of 1...

For more information Club Business du CRT Occitanie A network of 127 MICE professionals in the Occitanie region to help business meeting organisers. Internet: www.tourisme-occitanie.com/club-business Nîmes Office du tourisme 6, bd des Arènes. 30 000 Nîmes Tel: 04 66 58 38 00 Email: info@ot-nimes.fr Internet: www.nimes-tourisme.com Bureau des Congrès 6,...

Report and photos by Florian Guillemin. HOTELS St Regis This is undoubtedly the reference address when it comes to luxury hotels in Astana. This very chic address with 120 rooms, including 23 suites, took up residence in 2017 in the local Central Park, on the left bank of the Ishim river. The decor, designed by Wimberly Interiors, draws...

IDENTITY CARD Currency: the dollar (USD). 1 euro = 1.17 USD (June 2018). Area code: +1 (United States); 212 (Manhattan); 718 (Brooklyn). Time difference: -6h. GETTING THERE AIR France offers five flights a day between Paris and New York JFK, four from Paris CDG and one from Paris Orly. There are also two flights a day...

HOTELS Hyatt Regency Casablanca[tararama ids="75405,75407,75409,75411" auto="true" pause="4000"] In the heart of Casablanca, close to the port and the financial district, this five-star establishment is very popular with business travellers. Visitors will find spacious rooms and suites with views of the United Nations Square, the Atlantic Ocean or the Hassan II Mosque, a...

Report and photos by Florian Guillemin. HÔTELS Le Gray [tararama ids="72819,72817,72815,71483" auto="true" pause="4000"] The Gray has succeeded in establishing itself as the reference address in the town centre in less than a decade. Admittedly, the hotel enjoys an ideal location, just a stone's throw from the Place des Martyrs. But that's not the whole story... It was just a question of finding the subtle...

HOTELS Strategic address Warwick Undeniably one of the most strategic addresses for a business trip to Geneva. Facing Cornavin station, the Warwick hotel is less than five minutes' walk from the banks of the Rhône. The latest refurbishment, completed in 2010, transformed the 7th floor into a penthouse, consisting of...

QT Sydney HOTELS [caption id="attachment_48533" align="aligncenter" width="700"] A room at the QT Sydney hotel[/caption] Straddling two characterful buildings in the heart of the CBD - the State Theatre and the Gowings Building - the hotel has managed to make the most of this architectural wealth by distilling just the right amount of modernism and boldness. The atmosphere inherited from the theatre...

HÔTELS MAINPORT With its feet in the water, this five-star hotel combines chic design and port heritage. Since opening in mid-2013 in the heart of the city centre, the Mainport has become a new home base for business people from all over the world, playing on the theme of travel. Designed by Feran Thomassen, the décor on each floor is dedicated to...

Amsterdam GETTING THERE THALYS operates up to 11 daily connections between Paris Gare du Nord and Amsterdam Centraal, in just 3 hours 17 minutes. Since December, Thalys has introduced a new offer based on three, rather than two, fare categories. The Standard ticket is equivalent to a trip in Comfort 2 second class, while the Comfort ticket is equivalent to a trip in Comfort 1 second class.

HOTELS Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire This is Abidjan's historic luxury hotel. A symbol of African modernism, built in 1963 by the Romanian-Israeli architect Moshe Mayer, then renovated in 2011 by the Ivorian-Lebanese architect Pierre Fakhoury, this prestigious building is today a symbol of the alliance between African elegance and French luxury. Located in an exceptional setting in the...

HOTELS Melia Castilla [tararama ids="67225,67637,67639,67641,67643" auto="true" pause="4000"] This is undoubtedly the benchmark hotel for professionals who converge on Madrid's business district. The hotel's capacity has a lot to do with this, with 915 rooms making it the largest hotel in the country at the time of its inauguration. Since then, other jumbo jets have...

IDENTITY CARD Best season: January-March and June-September are the best times to enjoy the snow and the mountain atmosphere. Group size: The many hotels in the region - no fewer than five 5-star and ten 4-star - are perfectly equipped to accommodate groups of up to 80 people. GETTING THERE...

IDENTITY CARD Currency: rouble (RUB). 1 euro = RUB 70.5 (Nov. 2017) Area code: +7 (Russia); 495 (Moscow). Time difference: +2h. GETTING THERE AIR FRANCE operates four daily flights from Paris CDG to Moscow Sheremetyevo airport, code-sharing with AEROFLOT. For its part, the Russian airline, a member of Skyteam, offers five daily services,...

ID CARD Formalities: Valid passport. No visa required. Telephone code: +506. Currency: the Colon (CRC), in honour of Christopher Columbus. 1 E = 672 CRC (Sept. 2017). US dollars are accepted everywhere. Best season: The climate is tropical throughout the country. There are two seasons,...

HOTELS Nikko San Francisco [tararama ids="65659,65833,65835" auto="true" pause="4000"] To celebrate its thirtieth anniversary, Hotel Nikko San Francisco has given itself a facelift. The hotel, which is part of the Preferred Hotels & Resorts Lifestyle collection, reopened its doors in March following a $60 million refurbishment plan, which represents a...

IDENTITY CARD Formalities: Passport valid for six months after the end of the trip. Visa application via the website indianvisaonline.gov.in Code: + 91. Currency: Rupee (INR). 1 euro = 76 INR (Sept. 2017). Best season: From June to September, it's monsoon season, with torrential rain spoiling your stay. The...

IDENTITY CARD Formalities: valid passport. Currency: Singapore dollar (SGD). 1 euro = 1.61 SGD (Sept. 2017). Area code: +65. Time difference: +6 h. in summer, +7 h. in winter. GETTING THERE SINGAPORE AIRLINES currently offers seven weekly flights between Paris and Singapore, operated by A380. However, from October 29,...

IDENTITY CARD Formalities: Passport or identity card. Area code: + 39. Best season: All year round. But be warned, the summer heat can be killer and prohibit any activity except the beach. And even then! So opt for the shoulder seasons, when the weather is generally delightful. Group size: Even if there are a few resorts for...