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All the press releases and press files about the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau

Paris, a summer with a family focus and a bright outlook for tourism

Publié le 17 July 2019

A first assessment of tourism activity that is on the up …After a record year in terms of tourist numbers in 2018, reinforced by an attractive calendar of events and a renewed...

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Annual congress study 2018, a record-breaking year for congresses in Paris

Publié le 03 July 2019

In 2018, Paris welcomed a total of 1,192 congresses (+ 7.4% / 2017) and 882,405 delegates, an increase of 14%, among whom were 278,616 foreign delegates (+ 6%). The International...

ICCA ranks Paris as the world’s top destination for international meetings

Publié le 13 May 2019

With a total of 212 international meetings in 2018 that comply with ICCA's criteria – against 190 in 2017 – Paris is more than 40 meetings ahead of Vienna, the runner-up, with 172...

What's up in Paris 2019 , 6th Edition

Publié le 12 March 2019

This 6th edition of What's up in Paris focuses on innovation and surprising concepts. Intended for event organizers, agencies and tour operators, What's up in Paris is the ideal...

London and Paris join forces to launch once-in-a-lifetime incentive trip

Publié le 12 March 2019

The landmark agreement between the London Convention Bureau and the Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau will see two of the world’s most iconic cities join forces to offer a new...

At the end of a record year for tourism in 2018, Paris works to maintain a...

Publié le 04 February 2019

This growth is mainly driven by foreign tourists, whose numbers increased by 10.9% from January to October 2018, all markets combined. The most significant increases were those of...

Corinne Menegaux new Managing Director of the Paris Convention and Visitors...

Publié le 08 November 2018

A graduate of ESSEC Business School, Corinne MENEGAUX has built her career in the professional and public trade show sector. From 2009, she was a Managing Director at Reed...

London and Paris unite to create Europe’s hottest new destination

Publié le 08 November 2018

For the first time ever, London and Paris are joining forces to show how easy it is to discover both as one amazing destination using the Eurostar which takes travellers between...

Paris welcomes the 72nd edition of the International Astronautical Congress

Publié le 08 November 2018

On 5 October 2018 at the International Astronautical Congress in Bremen, it was officially announced: in 2021, the Paris Convention Centre will host the IAC's scientists,...

‘Accessible Paris’ the essential guide for visitors with disabilities

Publié le 24 September 2018

The Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau helps all visitors to enjoy and explore the French capital, and has just published the 2019-2020 version of its dedicated brochure...