MICE

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...

Organising a prestigious event, while simplifying logistics and guaranteeing a unique result: there are few MICE destinations capable of meeting this challenge like Monaco. The Principality stands out for the wealth and proximity of its prestigious establishments, making it possible to go from a top-of-the-range hotel to a top-of-the-range...

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...

With a hotel opened last year at Porte de Versailles in Paris and another in the pipeline for the end of the year on the Ile de Nantes, Eklo is continuing to expand its offering in France. But the chain, with its economic and ecological positioning, is not just opening new hotels. It can also expand existing hotels. For example,...

Ready just in time for the Women's World Cup Final. On 27 September, the "temple of rugby" - London's Twickenham Stadium, now named the Allianz Stadium - will see the two best teams enter this legendary venue. While the match could break a record...

To you, to me. While the Crowne Plaza Corum in Montpellier has recently been rebranded as a Radisson Blu, the Radisson Blu in Marne-la-Vallée is about to experience the opposite fate. The IHG group has just announced that it is to take over the hotel, in partnership with Danish property company Proark, and transform it into the Crowne Plaza...

Guest of honour at the 2025 edition of the IFTM, the Dominican Republic has established itself over the last three decades as the Caribbean's leading seaside destination, attracting more than 10 million international visitors last year, including 142,500 from France. A successful cocktail combining sunshine, heavenly beaches and all-inclusive hotels offering good value for money. This success story...

Marrakech and Morocco to 2030 Martin Vitte, Sales Director, Park Hyatt Marrakech - "By 2024, Morocco will have become the leading African country in terms of tourist arrivals, overtaking Egypt. And it wants to grow even further, with luxury hotel brands playing a key role in this boom. To raise the country's profile,...

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...

When you think of MICE in Austria, you might think of the country's major cities such as Vienna, Innsbruck or Salzburg. However, there is one village in the heart of the Tyrol that hosts internationally renowned conferences and congresses every year. That village is Alpbach, just an hour and a half by car from Munich and 45 minutes from Innsbruck. Alpbach: the...

Madrid's green spaces, parks, gardens and trees largely determine the quality of life of its residents and visitors. And, by snowball effect, this great green sets the tone for an eco-responsible destination for the many professional events held there. The city's commitment to this...

To celebrate the 35th anniversary of its world headquarters in Brussels, the Radisson group is adding a choice address in the Belgian capital: the Radisson Collection The National Hotel. Succeeding the Radisson Collection Grand Place Brussels, due to open in 2020, this second hotel from the luxury brand is moving away from the city centre...

A sort of Baltard pavilion in the inner suburbs of Asnières-sur-Seine. An old market dating back to the 19th century, with the charm of its time, with its ochre bricks and metal structure. From 11 September, this historic setting, the Halle Flachat, will be welcoming businesses for local meetings. In all...

After establishing a website for the general public in 2024, Nouvelle-Calédonie Tourisme is launching a new website dedicated exclusively to travel professionals and influencers. This site brings together the strategic content needed to understand and work on New Caledonia as a destination. It includes A presentation of the archipelago, its attractions and tourist targets. It contains themed fact sheets...

The golden eagle is still enthroned at the very top of the façade, dominating this large modernist building that stands in stark contrast to the Georgian mansions surrounding Grosvenor Square. Restored and made of aluminium from a B-52 bomber by Theodore Roszak, the sculpture is a reminder that, from 1960 to 2017, the building was the American representation in London before it was moved...

The SNCF is not alone in reviewing its MICE offer for companies and travel agencies specialising in the organisation of professional events. Its subsidiary Eurostar is doing the same, benefiting from an enhanced rail offer since its merger with Thalys last year. The first advantage of the new system is the lower fare, with the cross-Channel rail company providing...

We'll have to wait a little longer to see French companies take advantage of the new tool unveiled on Wednesday by FCM Meetings & Events. The agency is giving priority to the American and Australian markets, and a phased roll-out will begin in the UK, followed by continental Europe, Asia and Mexico, over the coming months. Such...

Illustrating its ambitions with mega-events: Dubai is making this an integral part of its strategy. By 2033 - a symbolic year for an emirate that will then be celebrating its 200th anniversary - the emirate aims to become "the world's most important business centre", according to the wishes of Sheikh Mohammed ben Rachid Al...

A three-star acquisition. The Logis Hotels Group has announced an important addition to its portfolio with the integration, currently under discussion, of the Teritoria chain, backed by Alain Ducasse and founded in 1975. Previously known as Les Collectionneurs, Teritoria boasts 316 upmarket hotels and restaurants in Europe, notably in France and Italy,...

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...