Conférences et Salons

📰 In Marseille, from November 15-17, the Tourist Office hosted the General Assembly of the Association of Tourism Journalists, gathering 80 members. The 2024 event highlighted the city's tourist attractions and included a day of excursions showcasing Marseille's nature, outdoor sports, gastronomy, architecture, heritage, and sustainable tourism. The aim was to inspire journalists to write about Marseille's winter tourism and unique locations.

🏂 Odalys Vacances, with over 60 residences and hotels plus 45 chalets in 40 ski resorts, collaborates with Discurv to understand the 18-35-year-old demographic's inclination for mountain destinations. A 1,000-person survey revealed: 1/3 are regulars, 1/3 are averse, and 1/3 are ambivalent about winter mountain vacations; over 80% were introduced to mountain culture in childhood; and 2/3 of young adults favor short stays.

🏨 Over 400 EMEA clients across Corporate, Leisure, Airline, Group, Meetings & Events, and Luxury segments gathered at Munich Marriott Hotel City West from November 25-27 for Marriott International's annual client event. The three-day event featured individual appointments, networking sessions, Marriott Bonvoy brand activations, leadership forums, and roundtable discussions with Marriott International executives. Additionally, over 125 hoteliers worldwide attended to showcase their properties to the clients.

🏨 Brit Hotel launches a new advertising campaign in the Paris metro to coincide with its participation in EquipHotel 2024, occurring from November 3-7 in Paris. The campaign aims to increase brand recognition among the millions of daily metro commuters and highlight the growing number of Brit Hotel establishments in France. The initiative reflects the hotel chain's commitment to expanding its market presence and attracting new customers by leveraging one of the country's busiest transportation networks.

🍴 The Festival de la Gastronomie Tarnaise in Albi celebrates the 50th anniversary of Cuisineries Françaises and Artisans du Goût on December 1st, 2024. The event at Salle de Pratgraussals showcases Tarnaise culinary heritage, emphasizing homemade and artisanal food traditions. It reflects a commitment to quality, authenticity, and skilled craftsmanship, connecting local producers, restaurateurs, chefs, and food artisans with consumers and rural communities.

🍽 Atlantis, The Palm in Dubai will host the largest Best Chef Awards gala on November 6, marking the beginning of Atlantis Dubai's annual gastronomy month. The event will feature culinary personalities worldwide, with renowned chefs like Grégoire Berger of two Michelin-starred Ossiano, rising talents like executive pastry chef Christophe Devoille of Atlantis, The Royal, and regional chefs like Arianna Bundy of Ariana’s Persian Kitchen.

🏠 HEXAGONE Rennes, the annual trade show for gift-deco-souvenir sectors in the Grand Ouest region, is scheduled for February 2 and 3, 2025. Over a hundred selected exhibitors, including manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, artisans, and designers, will showcase their products to hundreds of professional buyers. The event aims to expand clientele and sales, reflecting its efficacy through the repeated attendance of professionals.

🏖 ITB Berlin, a major global tourism trade fair, is scheduled from March 4 to 6, 2025. It is crucial for hotels to optimize their online gift shops, especially before Christmas, which can account for up to 40% of annual sales. Further details and registration are available at https://www.itb-berlin.com/en/.

🦓 The Zoo de La Flèche, a renowned French animal park, launches a new seminar offer for businesses, available from November 4, 2024, to February 6, 2025, marking a first in the park's history. The Manitoba lodge, redesigned into a unique 60m² seminar space, accommodates up to 12 people. It blends contemporary industrial aesthetics with natural materials and includes modern technological equipment, offering a creative and functional environment for productive meetings.

🏖️ Glatz France will be at EquipHotel in Paris Porte de Versailles on November 3-7, stand H7-2.H050. Highlighted products include the Palazzo Royal, accommodating up to 20 people with an 8-meter diameter, wind-resistant up to 110 km/h; Palazzo Style, withstanding 115 km/h winds; and Fortino Riviera, compact, handling up to 80 km/h winds. The Lyon-based company offers 4 parasol ranges.