Paris: a luminous destination for an unforgettable professional event

After Bangkok and London (ah, those pesky Brits 😉 ), the City of Lights is the world’s third most visited city, with more than 16 million visitors in 2016*. And business tourism is at its best, as Paris recorded more than 15 million overnight stays in the Grand Paris region in 2017. A record volume over the last ten years. Despite the pollution, the strikes and… the rather particular Parisian character, the capital remains a superb and stunning city. A city of history, culture and sport, with the hosting of the 2024 Olympics for which Accor is an official partner,  and the “Iron Lady” is still France’s flagship monument.

Accessibility

Located at the crossroads of European and world trade, Île-de-France is the leading French economic region and one of the top on a European level. Composed of 8 departments, it has more than 12 million inhabitants. Thanks to the density of its rail, road and air networks, Paris is the leading destination for all types of professional events: conventions, seminars, congresses, etc.

 
 
The Accor network in Paris

Between Paris and the inner suburbs (92, 93 and 94), Accor has 220 hotels, 102 of which include meeting rooms. A wide selection that ranges from the cheaper Ibis and Ibis Styles brands to the ultimate in luxury with brands such as Raffles (including the Royal Monceau), Sofitel, MGallery by Sofitel (Molitor) and Pullman, as well as the midscale Novotel, Mercure, Mama Shelter and, finally,  the Adagio Apartotels which offer more freedom. Sticking to Accor in Paris, there are 122 establishments from the above brands, 53 of which provide all-you-need services to welcome attendees and ensure your seminar is a success.

Incentive activity ideas in Paris

You’ll find plenty of incentive activities in Paris. With more than 150 museums and other historic landmarks that often open their doors to corporate events and private visits, our beloved City of Lights is above all a unique cultural hub.

For the bravest and most adventurous, you can explore Montmartre by organising an Escape Game in the streets around the Sacré Cœur Basilica. You will have 2 hours to help an artist, who has found a notebook dating from the French Revolution, to decipher the codes and help them find the treasure hidden under the Montmartre hill.

But the City of Lights is also known for its restaurants and culinary delights. Treat yourself to an unforgettable evening with a private cocktail party or dinner on a boat from where you and your colleagues can admire the city and its monuments at nightfall with breathtaking views of the Seine.

Paris is the perfect place for your next team-building event; the city never sleeps, and there is a host of activities on offer. Anything’s possible. Finally, numerous structures and activities will soon see the light of day due to the impending 2024 Olympics. This city will be “the place to be”, where you can get away from it all and spend time with your teams.

(*) Source : Global Destination Cities Index