Atout France - MICE Presentation 2020

1. ATOUT FRANCE
France Meeting & Convention Board

2. 01
ATOUT FRANCE: WHO ARE
WE?

3. Atout France, the French government’s operator for tourism development.
The France Meeting & Convention Board relies on a network of 100 french
partners to provide professionals with the best conditions for successful
meetings and events in France.
Flore PAKA
Head of Sales Promotion and MICE
flore.paka@atout-france.fr
+49 69 97 58 01 47
http://de.meeting.france.fr/
ATOUT FRANCE

4. OUR WORK
• Updates about new products, offers & ideas
(communication, famtrips)
• Support in order for you to find the best fitting
venues for your project
We promote France as a Business Destination.
Our main purpose is to provide you assistance and support.
• Give you the right advise according to your needs
• Provide you with the right contact person
(events, networking, meetings, sales calls)

5. 02
BE INSPIRED
BY FRENCH DYNAMISM

6. France, a welcoming destination
 Accessibility
 Effortless destination with dedicated “welcome packs”
for professional visitors
 Cities responding to new trends and venues offering a
wide spectrum of facilities
 Distinct “Art de Vivre” and outstanding gastronomy
 Cultural Heritage and numerous landscapes
France is the world’s leading destination with +89 million
visitors. It’s popularity results from a successful
combination of factors. This destination provides visitors
with an unforgettable experience and guarantees you a
high-quality event.

7. France is a very attractive destination
 Knowledge and research hub with 56
innovation clusters
 Well-supported economical,
industrial and tech dynamism
 Strong involvement in sustainable
Development
With economic and scientific expertise, innovation is key to meeting people and
creating a stimulating environment for visitors.

8. 03
TOP FRENCH
DESTINATIONS

10. PARIS
THE PLACE TO MEET

11. • Situated at the heart of Europe
• The world’s leading city for hosting international
congresses
• A hundred of meeting rooms and a thousand
classic, modern and unusual venues
• Well-balanced, abundant and eclectic
accommodations
• A unique culinary experience & a culturally
dynamic city
• International capital of innovation
PARIS
THE PLACE TO MEET

12. TOULOUSE
LET TOULOUSE INSPIRE YOUR MEETINGS
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13. • World capital of aeronautics
• Inspiring and unique event locations
• Passion for gastronomy
• New Opening: The MEETT, Exhibition
and convention Center
© P. Nin Ville de Toulouse
TOULOUSE
LET TOULOUSE INSPIRE YOUR MEETINGS

14. © Matthieu Krieger Jour de nuit
MONTPELLIER
CREATIVE, VIBRANT, CAPTIVATING

15. • Discover the sunny French Tech attitude
• Montpellier is the 2nd best business
incubator in the world for start-ups
• Exclusive cultural venues
• Destination Montpellier is capitalising on
its buzz and boldness by enhancing the
city’s high-end offer with new openings
MONTPELLIER
CREATIVE, VIBRANT, CAPTIVATING

16. © Matthieu Krieger Jour de nuit
PROVENCE & CÔTE D’AZUR
300 DAYS OF SUN PER YEAR

17. • Perfectly Connected Region : Nice is the
second airport in France with 59% international
flights / Marseille is the fourth airport with 50%
international flights
• Thousand-year old culture with 400 museums,
220 festivals and 5 sites registered on the
UNESCO world heritage
• A wide range of venues for your event
• The region’s geographical diversity allows for
a panoply of sports activities and incentives
PROVENCE & CÔTE D’AZUR
300 DAYS OF SUN PER YEAR

18. © Matthieu Krieger Jour de nuit
LYON
ACCESSIBILITY, INNOVATION & GASTRONOMY
GASTRONOMY
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19. © Matthieu Krieger Jour de nuit
• Leading french city in terms of new
businesses being set up
• 2nd leading economic center in France
• 2nd city in France for international
meetings
• Excellent reception facilities and the
charm of a 2,000-year-old city which is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site
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LYON
ACCESSIBILITY, INNOVATION &
GASTRONOMY

20. PARIS
• Hilton Garden Inn 4*
• Hilton Garden Inn (May 2019)
• Autograph Collection 5* by
Marriott (Opened in 2019)*
• Cheval Blanc Samaritaine 5*
(2019)
• Hilton Paris Eiffel Tower (Opened
in 2019)
LYON
• InterContinental – Grand Hôtel
Dieu (June 2019)
• The International City of
Gastronomy (2019)
BORDEAUX
• L’Hôtel Zoologie
Bordeaux 4*
(May 2019)
• New Exhibition
center
NICE
• Couvent de la Visitation 5*
Hotel (November 2019)
• Sheraton 4 * hotel (2020)
• Hilton Garden Inn hotel
(2020)
• Maison Albar 5 * (2020)
LILLE
• Mama Shelter 4* (June 2019)
NEW
OPENINGS
2019-2020REIMS
• Royal Champagne
(Opened in June 2018)
TOULOUSE
• MAMA Shelter
Toulouse
(Opened in 2019)
• MEET - New
Exhibition center
(June 2020)
MARSEILLE
• NH Hôtels
• House Delauze
(venue)
ORLEANS
• Co’Met (conference center)
MONTPELLIER
• MOCO art centre
• Jardin des Sens
• Marché du Lez
• The Halle Tropisme
• The Arbre Blanc