Conférences et Salons

🍴 The Guide MICHELIN 2025 Ceremony will be held on March 31, 2025, at Metz Congrès Robert Schuman in Metz. This marks the fourth consecutive year the event is hosted in a region, partnering with the Grand Est Region, Moselle Department, and Metz Eurometropolis. The event aims to celebrate French gastronomic richness by involving local actors and will include a public program the day before the ceremony to honor the area's culinary heritage.

🎵 Conservatorium Hotel in Amsterdam, established in 2011, partners with AlphaTheta/Pioneer DJ for the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) from October 16-20, 2024. ADE, attracting over 500,000 visitors and 2,500 artists, is one of the largest electronic music festivals. Exclusive sessions will be held at the Taiko Bar featuring cutting-edge DJ equipment and technology by AlphaTheta/Pioneer DJ, enhancing the intimate ADE experience and positioning both entities at the forefront of the music industry.

📌 HBX Group will host its flagship MarketHubs events in 2025, themed "Connecting Horizons," set to occur in Macao, Asia, and Algarve, Europe. These B2B events aim to foster industry collaboration and broaden global travel perspectives. The Asia MarketHub is scheduled from February 11-14, 2025, bringing together top travel industry professionals. HBX Group emphasizes innovation and creative solutions to industry challenges.

🏠 Sirha Arabia, the inaugural event by Sirha Food and GL events in the Middle East, drew roughly 5,400 professionals, meeting its promise to the 225 exhibitors and brands present. Held in partnership with the Saudi Culinary Arts Commission, the three-day professional trade show concluded on October 3rd. Key stats include 70 chefs and professionals on stage, 43 masterclasses and roundtables, and 25 newcomers showcased, marking Sirha Arabia 2024 as a strategic and innovative culinary hub.

📆 eDreams reports a +51% surge in flight searches for the Toussaint holiday period from October 19 to November 4, 2024. Top destinations for French travelers include Marrakech, Rome, and Lisbon. Additionally, 43% of French book their vacations 1 to 2 months in advance, and 81% prefer to compare multiple airlines or hotels before making reservations.

📣 GuestDiary France will attend EquipHotel Paris on November 4 and 5, 2024, invited by Enterprise Ireland. The event serves as a major gathering for hospitality professionals, offering a chance to showcase hotel management solutions, network, and discuss the industry's future. Attendees are encouraged to meet the GuestDiary team in Paris for insights on optimizing daily management and enhancing customer experiences.

🍴 Mandarin Oriental Marrakech is launching the first edition of "Chefs' Series," a gastronomic event held from 16-20 October, bringing together renowned chefs and a master mixologist from locations like Hong Kong, Bangkok, Costa Navarino, and Abu Dhabi. The event will take place in the hotel's gardens against the backdrop of the Atlas Mountains, aiming to redefine culinary excellence in the city. Visitors will experience unique dinners, interactive workshops, and meetings with talented chefs.

📆 Key facts from the article: EquipHotel announced its 2024 edition on October 9, featuring new initiatives to support entrepreneurs in their transition. The trade show includes a series of braintrusts with MKG Consulting and Hospitality ON as partners, covering 4 themes between November 3-7 at Porte de Versailles. Béatrice Gravier, the director of EquipHotel, acknowledged Emmanuel Sauvage, jury president of the Innovation Awards, and the support of UMIH and GHR through their presidents, Thierry Marx and Catherine Querard. The year's theme is "OSONS" to echo the collective boldness and the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympics, aiming to highlight innovative hotel and restaurant entrepreneurs.

🍴 From October 23 to October 27, 2024, the centennial La Tour d'Argent will partner with Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi's Restaurant Le Beaulieu for a gastronomic week in Vietnam. Executive Chef Yannick Franques, recognized as one of the Best Craftsmen of France in 2004, and Director of Restoration Stéphane Trapier will showcase French culinary excellence and hospitality of the Accor Group. This event follows "La Tour en Balade", initiated in 2022 during the restaurant's biggest renovation.

🏕 90% of French motorhome enthusiasts favored the off-season for vacations, according to a CAMPING-CAR PARK survey. The preferred month for travel is October (60%), followed by November (48%) and December (28%). Brittany, Occitanie, and Pays-de-la-Loire are the top three regions. The majority of travelers are aged 55 to 69 (62%) and those 70+ (22.5%). CAMPING-CAR PARK, founded in 2011, is Europe's leading network with over 600 motorhome sites.