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There have been many upheavals in the events market, and more specifically in team building, notably with the rise of platforms that directly connect clients and service providers. These marketplaces list a large number of activities under the label…

Same causes, same effects… Just as happened during the Paris 2024 Olympics or the London Olympics, hoteliers’ hopes for the World Cup could well be dashed, particularly in the business segment. Faced with soaring prices in anticipation of the event, coupled with an increase in supply, the…

Monterrey was already benefiting from its proximity to the United States to consolidate its economic standing. It was also in the capital of Nuevo León that Elon Musk announced the project for a Gigafactory three years ago. It is now getting closer to Europe with the inauguration of a very first direct flight from Paris CDG by Aeromexico in April…

Los Angeles remains a must-visit destination for MICE in the United States. The "wow" factor is immediate thanks to its Californian spirit, its original museums and venues for hosting events, its restaurants with unique and varied cuisine, its 300 days of sunshine per year, not to mention its coast with seaside resorts...

Almost as many, if not more than PSG and Barça, represented by 15 players at the World Cup, and slightly fewer than Bayern Munich with its 18 players: the Marriott group wins hands down for the number of hotels hosting teams during the World Cup with 14 establishments...

At the heart of the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans circuit, the Porsche Experience Center Le Mans redefines company seminar codes. Here, meetings take on another dimension. Far from ordinary rooms, teams operate in a premium environment where the emotions of motorsport combine with professional efficiency. Between high-end infrastructure...

Already partnered with Rafael Nadal for the joint development of the Zel brand, the Meliá hotel group is welcoming another sports star to its team. From the yellow ball to the round ball, this choice recruit is none other than Lionel Messi. A legacy of his many years with Barça, the...

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...

While Accor plays on its strong partnerships with the world of football or tennis and its ALL loyalty programme with a Roland-Garros suite or rooms in honour of PSG, Hilton is doing the same with Formula 1. The American group has been a partner of the McLaren team for 20 years now, and is celebrating this anniversary...

A long lob between Paris and Dubai, between the Roland Garros stadium and the Pullman Dubai Downtown: while the tennis tournament is livening up the area around Porte d'Auteuil, the Accor Group's Dubai hotel is celebrating the yellow ball in its own way with an Official Roland Garros Suite. Unveiled...

It was one of the major events of the year in Hong Kong: the Hong Kong Sevens, a rugby sevens tournament renowned for its unique atmosphere, was held at the end of March. For this 2025 edition, the competition moved to the 50,000-seat Kai Tak Sports Park. A move which, in...

To be the guardians of the stadium for an evening; the only occupants, or almost the only occupants, of a Parc des Princes suddenly empty after vibrating to the songs of the PSG supporters. Then to wake up in a stadium in the simple beauty that has just been woken from its slumber, this brutalist nudity designed by the architect Roger Taillibert in the...

In the run-up to the UEFA EURO and the start of the transfer season, which is a major focus for football clubs every season, Chelsea Football Club has announced a major boost with the signing of a strategic partnership with the Ascott group. Playing on the appeal of the English Premier League to Asian customers, this partnership has been concluded for a period of...

The Olympic sailing events in Marseilles won't be the only international sailing competition to take place in the Mediterranean this summer. The 37th America's Cup will be held in Barcelona from 22 August to 27 October, the New Zealanders having decided to put their title back on the line in Europe. A first since...

What impact will the Olympic Games have on B2B events and office life? In its recent annual study of MICE trends in France, Coach Omnium estimated that more than a third of companies would see their MICE business decline as a result of the Olympic Games....

Less than 100 days to go until the heart of Paris beats to the rhythm of the Olympic Games. This countdown gave On Location, the International Olympic Committee's official hospitality supplier, the opportunity to present its VIP offer for the general public and businesses, in an ephemeral showroom near the Grand Rex....

The launch of the Privilege Club Collection marks a turning point in Qatar Airways' relationship with its frequent flyer programme. This new platform, unveiled on 8 January, extends the range of possibilities for business travellers who regularly visit the airports served by the airline. In addition to the traditional use of Avios - upgrades, flights...

Antoine Dupont, Jonathan Sexton, the Barrett brothers, Eben Etzebeth, Owen Farrell... Business travellers who are rugby fans may come across one or other of these big names when they travel to France. All 20 teams have set up base camps in a number of hotels. An establishment like the Relais...

"Before meeting you on the pitch, I'm delighted to welcome you to the station throughout the Rugby World Cup France 2023": professionals travelling through France will be surprised to hear the voice of Antoine Dupont guiding them during their journeys. Throughout the competition, the captain of the French rugby...

If even the Dutch get involved... Among the team-building activities offered by the hotels of the Dutch Bilderberg group, the haka features prominently. From New Zealand to Zeeland, from the homeland of the Maoris to the other land of cheese - but certainly not rugby! - the vibrations of...