seminars

Who are the main event organisers in Saint-Etienne? Fleurine Buriane (Convention Bureau) (c) Magali Stora Fleurine Buriane (Convention Bureau Saint Etienne) : Federations and large national associations, as well as numerous medical congresses and more regional seminars. In May alone, we hosted three conferences of 500, 700...

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,...

Of course, there's no sea like in Antibes. Or the champagne vineyards and timber-framed houses of Troyes. But there is a converted industrial past, a contemporary élan and a special warmth. In fact, Saint-Etienne often joins these two cities on the list of convention destinations in France. And so...

Saint-Etienne could have been France's first ever European football champions. Glory to the vanquished: this legendary defeat had a lot to do with the enduring aura of the city and its Greens, magnificent losers for a whole generation of French people not yet accustomed to the taste of...

A healthy mind in a healthy body: that's the philosophy behind the Villa M health and well-being hotels. First appearing in Paris in 2022, in an establishment designed by Philippe Starck, this hotel concept, supported by the Pasteur Mutualité group, has just seen a new development in Marseille. While in...

Accor is making progress in a major area of MICE: online reservations for meetings and events. The group has just announced the forthcoming launch of a platform that will give organisers access to 2.5 million m² of event space and over 800,000 rooms worldwide. Bringing together the offerings of the 5600 hotels...

While the Radisson Collection luxury brand is expected to open in Paris by 2027, on the rue de Rivoli, it has just made its entry into France via Lyon. "It's a start that matches our ambitions," says Tom Flanagan, General Manager for Northern and Western Europe at Radisson Hotel Group....

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...

With its strong appeal to tourists from all over the world, a powerful economic fabric to support business travel, and major events organised at the RAI congress centre, is Amsterdam a blessed destination for the hotel industry? Gozde Eren - Being at the helm of Amsterdam's Hyatt hotels makes me a lucky person indeed....

Green seminars so far away, so close to Paris: that's what two Accor-branded hotels in the Paris region are offering. So far away - relatively speaking, since the hotel can be reached in less than an hour from Montparnasse station - with the Castel Maintenon, and so close with the Domaine de la Reine Margot, in...

The Oceania group has just made a grand entrance into Lille with the conversion of the former headquarters of the Scalbert-Dupont bank into a hotel. Is this a major moment for your group? Rozenn Branellec Dumon - We're delighted to have planted a flag in Lille through the metamorphosis of these former offices...

According to Perrine Edelman, Associate Director of Coach Omnium, all these factors contributed to an overall decline in all types of events last year. Continuing the trend of caution...

Hyatt has made no secret of its desire to establish itself as the key player in the resort segment worldwide. Through acquisitions and partnerships, the group has built up a dominant position with a portfolio of more than 150 establishments, many of them focused on top-of-the-range all-inclusive properties. The acquisition in...

BWH Hotels, a French hotel cooperative now comprising 320 hotels in France and more than 4,000 worldwide, offers a unique structure that combines the strength of a national network with the uniqueness of each establishment. With more than 13 brands in its French portfolio, the group can meet all your accommodation needs, from...

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...

"A city on the move": the mayor of Reims, Arnaud Robinet, praises the revival that is currently gripping the Champagne city. Known the world over for its exceptional wine and majestic cathedral, the region's capital is determined to establish itself as a must-see destination. This new-found tourist power is reflected in the move upmarket...

Announced at the end of last year, Radisson Blu's arrival in Montpellier is now a reality. After a phase of renovation and modernisation, the top-of-the-range brand is taking over the history of the Crowne Plaza Corum, which opened at the beginning of the last decade just a stone's throw from the Corum Convention Centre and the...

Novotel continues to expand its network in Europe. This summer, the brand, which is present in 24 countries with more than 300 hotels in the region, will discover two new countries, firstly Croatia with a first hotel in Zagreb. Located on the eastern outskirts of the Croatian capital, around fifteen minutes from both the city centre and the airport...

Organising a seminar that reflects your company's identity while creating memorable moments is a challenge. With BWH Hotels, benefit from the strength of a French network of independent hotels combining diversity, quality of service and a commitment to eco-responsibility. Turn your next business event into a unique and inspiring experience! BWH Hotels is a hotel cooperative currently comprising 320...

PSG: 1 - Liverpool: 0. Paris Saint-Germain's penalty shoot-out victory sent the Anfield stadium into raptures on Tuesday evening. As well as being delighted to have eliminated this legendary club, the Paris Saint-Germain players can also take pride in having beaten the Reds by the same scoreline, and in a special ranking:...