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Welcoming better, and together, to make Dijon a benchmark MICE destination: to attract major business events, the capital of Burgundy is counting on more than just its assets. These include, among others, optimum accessibility at the crossroads of motorways and railway lines, and quality infrastructures such as a...

As it does every quarter, the Paris Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI Paris Île-de-France) takes stock of the dynamic trade fair scene in the Paris Region, examining the 24 main exhibition venues. The new barometer, published this week, shows mixed results. The main reason for this is that, unlike the first two quarters, the level of activity is lower than it was before the health crisis. Type of...

"We've still got some great years ahead of us". Laurent Gabard is resolutely optimistic. In a recent interview with Voyages d'Affaires, Rejolt's Managing Director expressed confidence in the platform's ability to meet the needs of the French - and soon the European - market in terms of...

The project has been under way since the end of 2023, with a project management competition to build a new convention centre for the Rouen metropolitan area. It has now reached a new stage, with the selection of the renowned Danish architectural firm BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) as the winner of the competition and the presentation of the...

What does GL Events Venues represent today? Daniel Chapiro - GL Events Venues' mission is to manage and optimise our portfolio of operational venues around the world and to integrate those that join us. It represents 65 event venues in France and abroad, convention centres, exhibition centres, event venues, multi-purpose halls and also...

Strasbourg's Palais de la Musique et des Congrès (PMC) celebrated its 50th anniversary this weekend with a series of conferences dedicated to MICE, a grand concert of Mahler's 1st symphony and a Saturday opening to the public. Inaugurated in 1975 as the home of the Strasbourg Philharmonic Orchestra and...

How would you describe the MICE business since the start of the year? Laurent Gabard - It's a crisis market, with a very strong focus on the average basket. This is stable, or even falling slightly. As far as Rejolt is concerned, our business is growing, with the arrival of new customers and a good dynamic. Over the last few weeks,...

The new annual Meetings & Events Barometer from Kactus was presented on Wednesday, the second day of the IFTM event at Porte de Versailles. It provides some answers for companies forced to navigate in a highly unstable environment, both nationally and internationally. The authors of the Kactus barometer...

Dijon, where ideas take root At a time when professional events are seeking to combine scientific content, social responsibility and the human experience, Dijon is establishing itself as a destination of excellence. A regional capital with national influence, the city stands out for its accessibility, its heritage, but above all for its commitment to the major transitions of our time. A city with...

Not surprisingly, the organisation of the Olympic Games has had a significant impact on the convention industry. The 2024 report published on September 15 by the Paris Ile-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry bears this out: "The staging of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the operation of a large number of venues between May and October 2024 meant that Paris hosted fewer conventions...

The Regus Green Walk Suresnes will be inaugurated on 15 September. The new business centre will take up residence at 31 rue de Verdun, adding 1,145 m² of business facilities. In detail, Regus Suresnes will have 173 workstations, 27 private offices and 6 dedicated coworking stations. In addition,...

It's the home stretch for business travel and MICE professionals before the IFTM kicks off. The International & French Travel Market will be inaugurated on 23 September, marking the start of three days of conferences, debates, networking and negotiations for the international business travel and MICE...

As part of its group offer, the SNCF has just revamped its MICE proposal for companies and event agencies needing to manage travel for a seminar, convention, reward trip, product launch, etc. The railway company can now handle requests for 10 people or more, which may require the privatisation of the entire...

Next autumn, on 17 October to be exact, Bergerac will take on a new dimension on the events scene in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, as our colleagues from Déplacements Pros have spotted. The Etincelle space will be inaugurated with great fanfare and a concert, before hosting more studious MICE operations throughout the year. The new centre will replace...

The new Factories Malakoff address will officially open its doors on 1 July, just outside Paris. To be precise, at 1 rue Augustine Variot, in the central square of Malakoff. Business customers will discover a 967 m² space, with 56 fully-equipped offices. The Factories Malakoff site will also offer...

His love of the sea. Georges Pernoud shared his love of the sea with millions of French people through his television programme Thalassa for decades, until his death in 2021. La Rochelle Tourism & Events is paying tribute to this emblematic figure of France's maritime heritage by renaming one of its meeting places, the Forum des...

Saint-Etienne's image is obviously linked to its 'Verts', its 'cauldron' and the unique fervour of its supporters. And this is true regardless of their team's ups and downs. The lows, like the club's recent descent into Division 2; the highs, like in the days of Larqué, Rocheteau, Revelli and Curkovic in the mid-1970s,...

Black Eyed Peas, Kool and the Gang, Kassav', Stephan Eicher: these big names on the music scene are not on their first tour. The only difference is that their upcoming tour includes a brand new stop: the Arena Les Sables d'Olonne. In addition to these international stars, the new venue will soon be welcoming...

24/7 reception. This service is customary in four-star hotels, but it will be even more essential for this future establishment. The first stone was laid on 28 April this year, and the hotel will stand on the edge of a circuit where the cars go twice round the clock, that of the...

When you arrive in the islands of Guadeloupe, your teams will receive a warm welcome and have the opportunity to discover the cultural and gastronomic wealth of the archipelago. With music, exotic flavours and authentic exchanges, your event will take on a human and memorable dimension. Discover 4 excellent reasons to choose the Islands of Guadeloupe for your...