Business tourism: destination Côte d'Azur

When people travel on business, be it alone or as part of a team, we use the term business tourism or 'MICE' (Meetings Incentives Conferencing Exhibitions) tourism. This sector of the French economy is obviously most prevalent in Paris, but it also exists on the Côte d'Azur, and in particular Cannes and Nice, two stunning cities on the Mediterranean coast. When tourism and business meet, we get a rich and interesting world with a wide range of different people involved. Caterers and leisure and corporate event organisers are at the heart of the organisation of business trips, meetings, conventions, and other business events. And when the Côte d'Azur is the stunning backdrop for these events, it creates an idyllic scene that specialist travel agencies are quick to highlight in their brochures and on their websites! So, how does a business trip to the PACA region work? Where can I find accommodation for my team on the Côte d'Azur?

Côte d'Azur: a business destination

Business tourism, or the 'meetings industry' as some like to call it, is doing rather well in the south of France. In the Alpes-Maritimes department, the leading destinations in this sector are the beautiful cities of Marseille and Aix-en-Provence. And further east, Nice, with its magnificent Sophia Antipolis site, and Cannes, with its world-famous cultural and cinematographic scene, are the places to be. This part of the Mediterranean coast boasts an exceptional natural setting, as well as excellent facilities, infrastructure, and establishments, and it's a favourite among the thousands of businesspeople who attend work events in the PACA region year after year. On the coast, you've got all you need in terms of logistics. From Nice to Marseille, you'll find the region's eight convention centres scattered along the way, and a hundred or so seminar hotels, not to mention plenty of professionals specialised in business events... all making this sun-kissed region a dream destination for business travellers.

Accommodation on the Côte d'Azur for your business trip

If you're heading down to the Côte d'Azur for a business trip, join us at one of our Appart'Hotels in Cannes, including the Cannes Palais complex. Located near the train station and just a stone's throw from the Palais des Festivals, this accommodation offers high-quality facilities such as a heated indoor swimming pool, a fitness room, and a sauna. As an added bonus, you can check in at any time of the day or night, 7 days a week. You can also make use of the indoor car park and the self-service laundrette, both of which make everyday life easier for professionals on the go. You can also check out our Appart'Hôtel Cagnes-sur-Mer or Appart'Hôtel Biot Sophia Antipolis. These complexes boast excellent locations. With quiet, practical accommodation, these hotels are particularly well-suited for business trips in the south of France and the PACA region.