The Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme Hotel (http://paris.vendome.hyatt.com) is pleased to collaborate with the best of French cinema, announcing that the prestigious Romy Schneider and Patrick Dewaere Prize will take place at the hotel on 11 March 2013.
Paris, 16 October: The Destination Management activities had a significant increase throughout AIM Group International over the past year. Next to the traditional core business of the Group (congresses and corporate meeting), their destination management offer focusing on the AIM locations (Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, Bulgaria and the Baltics) has [...]
Paris expo Porte de Versailles, a venue of the Viparis group, has been chosen to host the 26th World Gas Conference (WGC 2015), the world’s largest event dedicated to the gas sector. The conference meets every three years and in 2015 will be returning to Paris after an absence of 75 years. The conference will be held from [...]
Futur en Seine is an international digital technology festival that will take place in Paris and throughout the Île-de-France region from 14 to 24 June 2012. Created in 2009, Futur en Seine is not only the first, but the only international festival devoted to showcasing some of the latest French and international digital inventions and [...]
Paris feels that it is weathering the European economic crisis well. The Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau recently published a list of 12 points which will help the city resist the crisis and maintain its appeal as a leading tourism destination. The Paris tourism authorities expect the domestic market to continue to offset the weakness [...]
30 members from France, Belgium and the Netherlands participated in the ICCA France- Benelux Chapter Summit held this month at Le Palais des Congrès de Paris (February 6-7, 2012). This one-day event was a great opportunity to learn about some of the latest industry trends from expert speakers: Ben Hainsworth from the European Society of Cardiology [...]
In April 2012, Disneyland Paris will celebrate its 20th Anniversary of bringing Disney magic and family fun to Europe. Disneyland Paris – originally called Euro Disney Resort - officially opened on 12 April 1992 and now serves more than 15 million smiling guests from all over Europe and across the world every year. To commemorate two decades of bringing [...]
The capital is going green: eating organic, staying at a hotel which integrates environmentally-friendly principles into its design and management, and buying sustainable goods is possible in Paris, even in the most swish places. Some top restaurants have joined the trend offering upscale meals or simply a Sunday morning brunch. Not to be missed. Good [...]
The 5th IFTM Top Resa will have a strong business travel focus, in line with its development strategy since 2008. The travel and tourism sector is undergoing a radical transformation. Suppliers are catering for a broader customer base and want an exhibition that gives them access to all segments of the market under one roof [...]
Manager of Docks de Paris, Eurosites has carried out a 2,000 m2 extension on the Dock Pullman, i.e. 20 meeting rooms with surface areas ranging from 30 to 200 m2, fully modular and equipped with the best technology: fibre optics, interactive digital boards, air conditioning, etc. With a total surface area of more than 8,500 m2, the Docks de Paris becomes [...]
ACS constructed 31 temporary lecture rooms, to accommodate the record attendance of almost 33,000 participants at Parc des Expositions – Paris Nord Villepinte. ACS was also responsible for furnishing all of the lecture rooms, placing state-of-the-art HD projectors, speakers, screens, microphones and lights in each of the rooms, the largest of which was the 3200 [...]
Paris et région parisienne September to December 2011 For 40 years, the Paris Autumn Festival has been showcasing contemporary art forms. Over four months, the general public can enjoy a multidisciplinary, international programme: plastic art, music, cinema, theatre, dance … which focuses on undiscovered works in France, commissions from artists and designers, and even works [...]
Since 2005, this summer dance festival has been the capital’s major international classic and contemporary dance event in the capital during the summer. Each new edition presents a major dance company. 2011 will be marked by the arrival of Miami City Ballet, for its 25th anniversary, on the Théâtre du Châtelet stage. Directed by Edward [...]
Paris, FRANCE – Qatar Airways has proudly announced it has been namedOfficial Airline of the prestigious “Tour de France”, which attracts hundreds of cyclists competing in the world’s most famous cycle race. Expected to be watched by over hundreds of millions of television viewers around the world and millions of spectators lining the 3,500km route, this [...]
The Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) World Dog Show comes to Paris from July 7th-10th, bringing with it the finest pedigree dogs around. The event, which will take place at Parc d’Exposition Paris Nord Villepinte near Charles de Gaulle Airport, sees each entrant assessed by industry experts, who will determine which of them represents the best [...]
BEACHWOOD, Ohio, June 23, 2011 /PRNewswire/ –Aleris announced that it has signed a five-year contract to provide aluminum plate and sheet in a range of alloys to Airbus for its global programs. The agreement covers supply for the years 2012 through 2016, and reconfirms Aleris’s longstanding position as a major supplier and strategic partner to [...]
Over 300 engines to be serviced annually PARIS, 21st June 2011: Emirates Airline has unveiled plans for the construction of the most technologically-advanced Engine Overhaul Shop in Asia. The state-of-the-art Engine Shop will complement the present Test Cell Facility in Dubai and will be constructed on a 90,000 square meter piece of land at an [...]
At the Le Bourget International Air Show in Paris today, JetBlue Airways and Airbus announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the airline to purchase 40 A320neo (new engine option) aircraft. The airline has not yet announced its engine selection for the new engine option aircraft. In addition, the MOU will result in JetBlue converting [...]
Boeing’s new cargo airplane makes its international debut at Paris after the first transatlantic flight of a commercial aircraft powered by sustainable aviation fuel LE BOURGET, France, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — The Boeing (NYSE: BA) 747-8 Freighter landed at Paris Le Bourget Airport at 5:35 p.m. local time after completing the first transatlantic flight [...]
LONDON, June 20, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Siemens AG, Diamond Aircraft and EADS are set to present the world’s first aircraft with a serial hybrid electric drive system at the Paris Air Show Le Bourget 2011. The two-seater motor glider successfully completed its maiden flight on June 8 at the Wiener Neustadt airfield in Vienna, Austria. [...]
Intelligent cabin interiors replace class system for a bespoke flying experience Leading aircraft manufacturer Airbus, in advance of the Paris Airshow “Le Bourget”, today invited the passengers of 2050 to discover its Concept Cabin – a whole new flying experience inspired by nature. Personalised zones replace traditional cabin classes to offer tailored levels of experience. [...]
KYIV, Ukraine, June 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ –Ukraine is going to showcase a new generation passenger regional jet An-158 at the 49th International Paris Air Show Le Bourget on June 20-26, 2011. The key features of the new exhibit include the ability to land on the various types of ground under zero visibility conditions. The main [...]
Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) will highlight its industry-leading global security capabilities at the Paris International Air Show, including unmanned aircraft systems, defence electronics and performance-based logistics. The 49th Paris International Air Show will take place at Le Bourget, Paris, from 20-26 June 2011. Northrop Grumman will participate in a series of media briefings during [...]
Radisson Blu Paris Boulogne is welcoming one of the more exciting sport events in France, the Grand Slam tournament Roland Garros, for the fifth year running. Roland Garros is a part of the four annual Grand Slam tournaments and will be taking place until June 5th. The Radisson Blu Hotel Paris Boulogne is proud to [...]
Air Show premiere! This will be the first air show appearance made by the revolutionary aeroplane, culmination of a genuine human and technological adventure, which made a historic 26-hour day and night flight without fuel, powered only by solar energy, in July 2010. Bertrand Piccard, André Borschberg and their team were delighted to accept the [...]
Several riding rings, on the edge of the capital, offer riding lessons given by qualified instructors. The Société d’Équitation de Paris occupies two hectares, in the heart of the Bois de Boulogne, in a listed site dating back to the Second Empire. Three riding rings and a sand ring for ponies enable beginners and experienced riders, as well [...]
For the sixth consecutive year, the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau has assessed ‘congress’ activity in Paris Ile-de-France. In 2010 in Paris, the economic spinoffs linked to congresses (accommodation, catering, leisure, shopping and transport) were estimated at more than 414 million euros (411 million in 2009). Business overnights represented 16.2 million overnights (+11.2% compared to [...]
The ESC congress, taking place in Paris, in the Paris Nord Villepinte exhibition center will gather 30 000 participants from August 27th to 31st. Blue Yellow has been asked by 4 of its clients to organize the stay of more than 1 500 persons, coming from all over the world. Blue Yellow has booked the accommodation of [...]
Via Partnership with the Association of Corporate Travel Executives; Organizations will use their combined resources to better serve international markets (PARIS – March 15, 2011) The French Association of Travel Managers (AFTM), the largest travel management organization in France, has renewed its relationship with the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), the leading non-profit business [...]
Tourism to Paris reached a new high in 2010, overtaking the previous record set by the French capital in 2007. Hotels recorded 35.9 million overnights, up 5.4% on 2009. This excellent result is mainly attributed to the strength of the domestic market (13.3 million overnights, up by 9.1%), but overseas markets were also strong. For [...]
Opened in 1862, the Gaîté lyrique closed more than a century later in 1991. After many years of fame and glory this theatre had gradually fallen into decline. Today, it takes on a new life after six years of major work to restore it to its original splendour. The renovation work was entrusted to French [...]
The 1st Global Congress for Consensus in Pediatrics & Child Health will take place in Parisfrom 17th to 20th of February 2011. The CIP Congress will bring a Global academic debate platform searching for consensus and agreements on main child health pathologies, difficulties and controversies. The Scientific Committee have formed an innovative and stimulating program where worldwide [...]
As a multicultural city, Paris hosts major artistic exhibitions throughout the year that give it its status as an international arts capital. There are many ways to organize an event based around these exceptional cultural occasions, in settings that evoke art in all its forms. Museums and nearby venues Offering one of the best panoramic [...]
The event of the month this December 2010: the Asia hotel chain Shangri-La has chosen Paris as the destination for its first hotel in Europe. Not only does it offer guests an ideal location in the heart of the Trocadéro district, a few steps from the Arc de Triomphe and the Champs-Élysées, this luxury hotel [...]
It’s often the smallest details that make the biggest impression when it comes to large events. The congress, seminar and other events organizers will therefore take care of additional services by combining them with sustainable development. The Parisian taxi companies are familiar with this concept, and offer biofuel and hybrid vehicle technology. The G7 taxis company offers professionals [...]
British Airways is to start 12 services a week between Heathrow and Paris Orly to complement its flights to Paris Charles de Gaulle. The Orly flights will begin on January 10, 2011 and seats go on sale November 16. Colm Lacy, British Airways’ general manager network planning, said: “This is an excellent addition to our [...]
Internet Dating Conference is the industry’s largest event for business management of an Online Dating and Social Networking website. Next conference is in Paris, FRANCE at the Hotel Concorde Lafayette on September 16-17, 2010. iDate2010 Paris will be attended by major executives from the European internet personal industry. The event will discuss: European business strategies, [...]
IFTM Top Resa, the international B2B event for the French travel market organised by Reed Expositions, Thalys International, which operates high-speed trains between European cities, including the Paris to Amsterdam line in just 3 hours 18 minutes, and DeplacementPros, the leading daily newsletter specialising in travel, have teamed up to host the very first “Business Travel Awards”. The winners [...]
New ways to shop are appearing in Paris allowing fashionistas to get off the beaten track. Today, you can take advantage of the expertise of a fashion advisor, book an appointment at prestigious stores or track down sales and private sales at any time of the year … Follow the guide! Put together your wardrobe with an advisor [...]
A survey by the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau confirms the appeal of the French capital For the fifth consecutive year, the Bureau has carried out a survey on congress activity in Paris and the Paris region. Features of this analysis. Diversity of some 200 congress sites In 2009, Paris welcomed on average 78 congresses [...]
ICCA announces destination for 2016 Congress
Frankfurt, 20 May 2013 After presentations from the two shortlisted destinations, Kuching in Sarawak, Malaysia, and the Czech Republic capital Prague, ICCA President Arnaldo Nardone on behalf of the ICCA Board of Directors today announced at the mid-year ICCA meeting held alongside IMEX,
Smartphone and Tablets Prompt Mobile Rethink, WTM Round Table Concludes
The move away from desktops towards smartphones and tablets is changing how the travel industry uses technology to connect with today’s multi-device consumer, concluded board-level travel industry participants at the recent World Travel Market Round Table into the Future of Mobile.
ICCA 2012 statistics: international association sector shows significant growth
With the release of the 2012 Top 20 Rankings for cities and countries, ICCA is reporting another year of continued strength in the international association meetings market.
Record £5.3b spent by APMEA countries in 2012 representing 28% of UK’s inbound tourism revenue
VisitBritain kicked-off its flagship international travel trade event, Destination Britain 2013, in Bangkok. Celebrating its 10th year, the tourism gathering will open with a record 35% of new suppliers, showcasing their strongest UK travel and tourism offerings.
World’s Second Largest LGBT Tourism Market Comes Out at WTM Latin America
Brazil’s USD$23 Billion Gay Travel Market – World’s Second Largest LGBT Tourism Market Comes Out at WTM Latin America
Bosch TownHall Meeting 2013 with VOK DAMS China
The experts for events and live marketing from VOK DAMS China have realized the TownHall Meeting 2013 for their client Bosch in Wuxi.
Seth Mattison to keynote on day two of AIBTM 2013 in Chicago
Educating Attendees on How to “Rock the Workplace”
Keynote Speakers Deliver Context for AIPC 2013 in Cape Town
The lineup of exemplary speakers on hand for the 2013 AIPC Annual Conference in Cape Town, South Africa this coming July 1-3 will provide delegates with a comprehensive insight into how the country is emerging as a major factor in both the global economy and the meetings industry.
