Conférences et Salons

🎢 Le PAL, a top leisure site in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, with 31 attractions, 1,000 animals, 31 African lodges, and a 60-suite hotel, starts its 2026 tourist season on April 4. Around 400 seasonal positions are open: 120 in each of the restaurant and hotel sectors, 30 in boutiques and ticketing. The no-CV recruitment for 130 attraction operator spots is full. Open to everyone aged 16+, the emphasis is on motivation and interpersonal skills.

🗺 From March 3-5, 2026, the ITB Berlin will host a global tourism market event. The exhibition will take place in Berlin, Germany, providing a platform for industry professionals worldwide. For more details and registration, visit [ITB Berlin's official website](https://www.itb-berlin.com/en/).

📅 22 janvier 2026, Grand Live du Voyage d’Affaires, réunira plus de 30 experts : travel managers, acheteurs, hôteliers, TMC, à partager des insights du Baromètre de l’hôtellerie d’affaires. Marc Touati, Président d’ACDEFI, analysera l’économie de 2025 à 10h10. Événement en direct, avec focus sur innovation, durabilité et IA. Solutions pour performance durable et satisfaction des voyageurs. Inscription sur le site de CDS Groupe.

🏆 French football fans are buzzing about the 2026 World Cup! As of December 5, post-draw: searches for travel to Boston surged by 2,685% for the June 26 match against Norway. New York saw a 333% increase for the June 13 clash with Senegal. However, the June 22 match in Philadelphia, opponent TBD, hasn't sparked the same excitement. These trends highlight the growing anticipation for the upcoming tournament!

🌐 Aujourd'hui, à Accra, Ghana, l'ICANN tient le Forum d'engagement africain sous l'égide de l'AUA. Cet événement, axé sur la gouvernance de l'Internet, réunit diverses parties prenantes pour discuter de l'acceptation universelle et de la préparation aux nouveaux gTLDs. Pierre Dandjinou, vice-président de l'ICANN, souligne l'importance de la collaboration et de l'investissement technique pour la croissance de l'Internet en Afrique.

💸 Black Friday 2024 (Nov 20-Dec 3) is now a multi-day event. Google sees "Fake Friday" interest reach up to 80% of Black Friday search volume. Key sales days include Nov 25-26, Nov 29, and Dec 1-3. Direct channel sees fewer cancellations (28%) than Booking (48%) and Expedia. Hotels saw a 21% ad spend increase, yielding an 82% revenue boost and a 29 ROAS. Direct channels outperform OTAs in long-stay bookings. Plan campaigns early to capitalize on these trends.

🏢 Organisé du 4 au 6 novembre 2025 at Parc des Expositions, Montpellier, the 46th Salon Européen des Tendances Touristiques (SETT) drew 20,215 professional visitors, with a notable 8.7% increase and 13% international attendees, up 41.3%. Over 700 exhibitors covered 60,000 m². Visitors came from Spain, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Belgium, and Portugal, highlighting its European focus. Philippe Robert emphasized the salon's role in uniting European tourism sectors around ecological transition and innovation.

📅 Du 19 au 22 octobre 2025, au Parc des Expositions de Nantes, Serbotel a célébré sa 21e édition. Organisé par Exponantes, cet événement a réuni plus de 450 exposants et attiré près de 31,000 visiteurs sur 32,000 m². Depuis 1985, ce salon biennal reste un catalyseur d'innovation pour les métiers de la restauration, pâtisserie, et hôtellerie. Virginie Léger-Mathys, responsable du salon, souligne son rôle crucial pour l'avenir du secteur.

📈 27 octobre 2025, Paris: Le Portail du Rebond des Entrepreneurs a organisé la 4ᵉ édition des Assises du Rebond au Centre de Conférences Pierre Mendès France. L'événement, ouvert par le ministre Serge Papin, a rassemblé 130 participants sur place et 170 en visioconférence. Ce rendez-vous vise à soutenir les entrepreneurs en difficulté, en changeant la perception de l'échec et en promouvant une culture de rebondissement durable.

💻 Wifirst, just before the SETT trade show, partners with TP-Link, integrating their Omada solutions. David Berkowicz (Wifirst CTO) emphasizes their high-performance, cost-effective network equipment's suitability for competitive markets and varying client needs. Fares Abdi (TP-Link France) highlights Wifirst's large-scale deployment capabilities, offering growth potential. The partnership enhances Wifirst's offerings with reliable, managed solutions for campgrounds. Initial commercial proposals and deployments are underway as the integration and certification phases complete.