Conférences et Salons

🏠 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.

🏖 J-2 avant les vacances de la Toussaint, Cdiscount Voyage révèle une augmentation des réservations à l’étranger (94%, +14 points par rapport à l'année précédente) contre un recul des destinations françaises. Plus de 50% des réservations de 2023 ont été faites à moins de 13 jours du départ et 40% confirmées dans les 15 jours précédant le départ, illustrant une préférence pour les opportunités last minute. Chute notable dans les régions françaises avec des baisses allant jusqu'à 100% pour la Normandie. 📉

🍴 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.