Bordeaux

As in Zurich recently, with The Circle, Bordeaux is getting a business park at the end of the runways at Mérignac airport. Code-named 45e Parallèle, this property development by Nexity comprises 28,600 m2 of office space in five buildings, as well as shops, a restaurant and a concierge service. All surrounded by trees...

The arrival of the tramway at Bordeaux Mérignac airport is becoming clearer. This 25 January marked the start of unladen trial runs. The aim is to inaugurate this new 5 km section, which will include as many new stations, in the spring. These are Mérignac Soleil, Chemin Long, Cadera Issartier, Caroline Aigle and...

The Hyatt group has made no secret of its firm resolve to expand its offering in the EMEA region. And the start of 2023 has been extremely productive. After the opening of a Hyatt Regency in Izmir, with plenty of room for meetings, and the announcement of a new Unbound Collection member in Davos, the American group has just...

Paris/Ile de France Maison Delano Paris (February) American-born luxury lifestyle brand Delano, now part of the Accor group, is coming to Paris. To mark the occasion, an intimate version of its concept, called Maison Delano, will be opening early this year on rue d'Anjou, in the 8th arrondissement. The establishment revisits a former...

Lufthansa will continue to densify its network in summer 2023 by adding seven destinations in Europe from its Frankfurt and Munich hubs. In total, the German airline will offer more than 205 destinations worldwide, almost as many as before the coronavirus pandemic. With 5,200 weekly frequencies, the number of routes from...

Hilton has not waited until the beginning of next year to present its list of most eagerly awaited openings in 2023. And, of the twenty or so hotels selected to represent the American group's best projects, two are in French cities linked by a rich wine-growing and historical heritage, Bordeaux and Dijon. While the Burgundy metropolis...

French cities have no reason to be ashamed of their environmental commitment when it comes to business tourism. The latest Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index) shows that Bordeaux has climbed from 9th to 5th place, while Paris has jumped from 55th to 25th. Of course, this ranking, which...

It is the second most developed brand in the Marriott International portfolio. Positioned in the mid-range segment, Fairfield by Marriott has 1,230 hotels open worldwide, representing more than one eighth of the American group's total portfolio. Surprisingly, however, it is still unknown in Europe and the Middle East....

A futuristic 50-metre-high tower overlooking the whole of Brussels, with a high-tech research centre at its feet: this inspiring setting is home to Living Tomorrow, an international organisation specialising in working in the future. Its ambition is to become nothing less than Europe's largest experimental laboratory. Located in...

On 30 October, a new business route will be added to easyJet's Paris catalogue. The airline will link Paris-CDG airport to Liverpool. The daily frequency is expected to attract business customers. The flight programme will run until 23 March. At the same time, easyJet is also planning to...

The Jost, a new Bordeaux hotel just a stone's throw from the TGV station, is about to open its doors. From 1 August, business travellers will have access to its 98 rooms. And in September, MICE customers will be able to take possession of the "Lieu Chéri". This is a 300 sq. m. events space, which can be...

Almost every week brings a new batch of sustainable certifications for MICE destinations. Following on from Lille Grand Palais and the Zénith de Lille in mid-June, and Biarritz Tourisme and its convention centres more recently, it is now the turn of Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux to receive its ISO 20121 certification, the...

FirstName. To launch its hotel brand, the French group Alboran has chosen a simple name with international appeal. A name that evokes the first name - the primary piece of information on border crossing forms - as much as it augurs personalised hospitality. But there's no need to rush to discover this new top-of-the-range brand with a "feel...

Aging offices, obsolete hotels: Edgar Suites is putting its own spin on a very topical trend: recycling. Founded in 2016 by three partners - Xavier O'Quin and Maxime and Grégoire Benoit - the group specialises in converting outdated buildings into long-term accommodation solutions.

On the one hand, a priceless cultural heritage, with all the liveliness and appeal of city life; on the other, the invigorating air of the ocean, the great outdoors and the vast forests. Nature and history: Bordeaux has everything it takes to establish itself as a top international tourist destination....

While Parisians and even the people of Bordeaux have already seen its antique 2CVs on the streets, 4 Roues sous un Parapluie has started a new chapter in its history in the middle of Covid. After 18 years in business, the events agency has been taken over by two passionate engineers, Emmanuel Mounier and Romain Jouhaud, chairman and CEO respectively.

Aside from all its convention and exhibition centres and the multitude of meeting rooms in its hotels, what attracts organisers to Bordeaux in the first place is obviously the charm of the city itself, the historic heritage of its UNESCO-listed city centre, the diversity of urban activities or the...

Lifestyle and design with the Mama Shelter and Seekoo, prestige with the InterContinental or, in a more intimate style, the Hôtel de Sèze and the Palais Gallien, more economical solutions or dedicated to long stays: with over 11,000 rooms and 210 hotels in Bordeaux, business travellers and participants...

How is Bordeaux positioned today as a destination for congresses and corporate events? Amélie Dechenais - For the last four or five years, Bordeaux has been ticking more and more of the boxes when it comes to hosting major professional events, be they conferences and trade fairs, seminars or corporate conventions. Developments in air travel,...

Quartier Euratlantique Hilton Garden Inn Bordeaux Centre With the MECA as its neighbour, the Hilton Garden Inn has been part of the future of the Euratlantique district since 2018. Close to the headquarters of numerous companies, the American group's mid-range hotel is naturally geared towards a business clientele, while being ideally positioned for leisure travellers.