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In the world of corporate events, there is one region that has managed to turn its history into a differentiating asset: Euskadi. Far removed from conventional convention centres, the Spanish Basque Country is emerging as a benchmark destination for organisers looking for boutique experiences packed with authenticity and character. Its natural proximity to France...

"The Principality of Monaco is a major business tourism destination, offering all the advantages of a destination on a human scale": Christine Barrabino, Head of the Monaco Convention Bureau, sums up the dynamic that drives the destination. Far from the clichés that would reduce the principality to an unchanging postcard - elegant though it may be - Monaco is...

"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...

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,...

"We will RockyPop you": the promise emblazoned on the 96 keys of RockyPop Marseille sums up the establishment's philosophy pretty well. Like the brand's three other addresses - in Chamonix, Flaine and Grenoble - the new star in Marseille plays the card of musical culture, the 7th art and...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

Convene, a specialist in meetings and events facilities with some forty sites in the United States and the United Kingdom, is to add a new address to its network, its 16th in New York. Convene 555 Broadway will open in spring 2026. The project was unveiled on 15 July. It includes more than 3,000 sq. m. of...

One year after the opening of Keeze Liège, the events rental group has set its sights on the 2nd arrondissement for its 18th address in the capital. The 260m² space is located on the 4th floor of 15 rue Bachaumont, just a stone's throw from the Place des Victoires, the...

Being the leader in your own country always leaves room for improvement. Accor demonstrated this in the first half of the year with the opening of more than twenty new hotels in France, providing more than 1,700 new rooms. "France continues to offer a wealth of development opportunities for the Group, as demonstrated by this extremely buoyant first half of the year.

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...

Launched in 2021 by the Accor group, the luxury brand Emblems Collection took its time before the first establishments joined its fold, and therefore that of the French group and its sales force supported by its ALL programme. But the last few months have seen its development accelerate. In this context,...

Following on from the Radisson hotel opened last year and, more recently, the Holiday Inn Express in the new Rives de Vesles district, the hotel industry in Reims is set to continue its internationalisation with the arrival of the first establishment from the Hyatt group. Scheduled to open in August, this will mark the first steps in France for the top-of-the-range brand...