Conférences et Salons

🏎 The inaugural Anantara Concorso Roma, presented by UBS, will take place from April 24-27, 2025, in Rome, celebrating a century since the first Concorso d'Eleganza in April 1926. This event aims to honor the Italian dolce vita, showcasing 50 carefully selected Italian classic cars, embodying eras of design and performance from early pioneers to modern supercars. Iconic brands like Fiat, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and more will be featured, with some models making their public debut after restoration. Vehicles will be organized into 12 categories.

🚊 Fabien Bazin, president of the Nièvre Departmental Council, emphasized on April 15 the urgent need for reliable and punctual service on the Paris-Nevers-Clermont-Ferrand rail line, a key infrastructure for the Nièvre department and central France. The call for sustainable investments was made before Bazin boarded the 9:58 AM train to Paris, as part of a "coup de poing" mobilization coordinated by Objectif Capitales, reflecting transportation as a top concern since 2022 public meetings "Imagine la Nièvre!" and "Imagine la jeunesse".

🌎 Under Donald Trump's presidency, international tourism faces challenges with a tarnished US image and decreased bookings, particularly from European customers. An IFOP survey for NYC.fr shows US favorability among the French dropped from 65% in 2010 to 25%, the lowest since the 1980s. Additionally, only 26% of French people feel the US shares close values with France, a significant decline from 49% in 2004. The changing political climate impacts the attractiveness and market dynamics for tourist operators and destinations.

🌊 CM on The Beach will take place on May 14-15, 2025, in Toulon, France. It's the 5th edition of France's sole event dedicated to content marketing in tourism. Originating in 2017, it has grown in popularity, previously hosted by Cannes, Saint-Raphaël, and Mandelieu-La Napoule. The event offers over 50 practical sessions over two days, targeting tourism professionals like tourist offices, hotels, camping providers, and freelancers. Highlights include AI workshops, "Interview-Vérité," "Speech on The Beach," and the e-reputation awards evening. Networking opportunities abound in a relaxed atmosphere.

🏖 On April 3, 2025, the Deux-Sèvres Department in France launched the tourist season with the Rencontre Pro 79 event, held at the Maison du Département. The event, led by Department President Coralie Dénoues, gathered 200 attendees and 57 entities. It was an opportunity for tourism professionals to network, exchange ideas, and learn about new offerings like a digital tourist album and a new tourist map.

🍺 The 2025 Hospitality Awards mark a 25-year milestone celebrating the global hospitality industry's best initiatives in talent management, sustainability, marketing, communication, customer journey, and novel accommodation and dining concepts. Open to businesses of all sizes, with Local Awards for individual hotels and Corporate Awards for larger groups, participants can showcase their achievements in various categories. Submission details are available at www.hospitalityawards.com, with the platform now open for applications.

🏨 In 2024, B&B Hotels Central & Northern Europe recorded a 16% revenue increase and added 47 new hotels, expanding its portfolio by 23% to 255 properties and over 26,000 rooms. Germany remains the top market with 225 hotels, contributing €446 million, marking a 16% growth. Expansion included 42 new German hotels and acquisitions from AccorInvest. Growth also occurred in Poland, the Netherlands, and Denmark.

🍽 The Festival des Etoilés Monte-Carlo, an annual gastronomy event in Monaco, returns on April 10, 2025. Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, Europe's resort with 7 Michelin stars and over 30 restaurants and bars, celebrates 162 years. The festival's opening will be at the Grill on the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo's top, where Executive Chef Dominique Lory, who worked with Pierre Gagnaire 25 years ago, will host him.

📍 India's outbound tourism market is projected to reach $55 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 11.4% over the next decade, per Future Market Insights. The country's hotel supply has grown by over 3% CAGR, adding 114,000 rooms in the last ten years. At the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025, India's presence has increased by 41% year-over-year, showcasing top airlines, tourist destinations, and tourism offices. ATM takes place from April 28 to May 1 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

🏀 Hôtels Barrière partners with Lagardère Paris Racing to launch Échappées Sportives, a sports retreat at L'Hermitage in La Baule, set for spring 2025. The program offers yoga, padel, fitness, and tennis retreats from April 13 to 25, 2025, including coaching, relaxation sessions, cooking classes, water sports, and cycling. Aimed at families with Kid’s Club activities, it reinforces Barrière's commitment to sports and wellness. The Barrière Group, led by Joy Desseigne-Barrière and Alexandre Barrière, founded in 1912, now comprises 32 casinos, 1 gaming club, 19 luxury hotels, and over 150 restaurants and bars, including the renowned Fouquet’s.