Marseille and its town centre have been transformed and renovated thanks to the major event Marseille-Provence, European Capital of Culture.
Numerous improvements have been made for the occasion: pedestrian area around the Old Port, creation of two road tunnels to ease traffic in the town centre, new hotels including the outstanding 5* Intercontinental Hôtel-Dieu…
This successful celebration year that brought millions of visitors throughout 2013 spread a positive image of the French City around the world and many Organisations have already selected the destination to host their conventions and congresses.
See New York Times articles : Article 1 and article 2)
Marseille & surroundings offers a large range of meeting and residential seminar facilities to suit all kind of business event profiles.
For example, the region of Marseille Region is perfect for:
– High standard 3 day/2 Night Board Retreat
– Sales Convention for 200 Guests, incl. one day meeting and one day teambuilding activities
– Top Clients incentive tour with exquisite venues in Provence
– Yearly Kick-off in cutting-edge meeting spaces and historical venues for Gala Dinner
– And many more…
In volume, accommodation in Marseille is now 3481 rooms in 3* / 4* / 5* Hotels. Bear in mind they aren’t all located on the Old Port!
The price of fame incurs a necessary anticipation to secure rooms for large groups much longer in advance than it used to be. Availabilities requirements implies to plan important events several months ahead.
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Business seminar packages that could include quality fun, sport or cultural activities
Incentive and teambuilding activities to start or end a working event program are a key asset in Marseille MICE offer.
Indeed, persistent sun, Mediterranean Sea and relaxing “douceur de vivre” give an excellent opportunity for participants to enjoy Corporate gatherings in Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, Cassis, Arles or Bandol.
If the above invites you to consider the destination for your next event, the Activ Provence Team will be delighted to help you planning and organising a truly memorable stay.
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