Conférences et Salons

📣 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.

🏢 Weyou Group, leading BtoB trade fair organiser in France, is launching Weyou Espagne to begin operations with five One to one Meetings trade shows in Marbella, starting November 2025. These events cater to the needs of targeted Spanish Top Decision Makers and will feature pre-scheduled business appointments with mainly Spanish decision makers fully hosted by Weyou Espagne and exhibitors from Spanish and international companies. The One to one Meetings format has been successful in France for 12 years.

📅 Entreprises du Voyage (EDV) relaunches its digital commission with new leadership: Frédéric Pilloud, Marie Allantaz, and Nicolas de Dianous. These industry figures will organize webinars bi-monthly, starting October 1, focusing on digital challenges like cyber threats, artificial intelligence, Big Data, and social media marketing. The commission, initially formed in 2019, aims to inform the travel market on digital developments, with potential in-person meetings after initial webinars.

🏘 During Salon IFTM Top Resa 2024, Tourism Malaysia announced a partnership with Voyage Privé, targeting 32 million members in France and Spain. Starting October 2024, they'll offer luxury stays in Malaysia starting from €1,350 per person, highlighting destinations like Kuala Lumpur and Cameron Highlands, in 4 and 5-star hotels, with bespoke experiences blending culture, nature, and wellness.

🌊 The Thermalies, a 43-year-old health and wellness water event, features two major public exhibitions in France. The events will be held from January 17-19, 2025, at Cité Internationale de Lyon, and from January 23-26, 2025, at Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. Attracting thousands of visitors annually, the Thermalies showcases the latest trends in thalassotherapy, thermalism, and Spa to an increasingly health-conscious French public interested in healthy living, sports, relaxation, seaside stays, and Spa retreats.

🍷 The 11th edition of "Autour du Vin et des Terroirs" takes place in Draguignan on October 19-20, 2024, featuring nearly 100 local producers and artisans. Events include an exhibition on transhumance, a large bike track, cooking workshops by Sarahtatouille, and themed workshops on sustainable development. Hours are 10am-9pm Saturday and 10am-6pm Sunday, with an entrance fee of €5, including a tasting glass.