From 2 to 4 October 2013, Atout France held the 1st edition of The France Meeting Hub, in Marseille to
promote France as an innovative destination at the heart of the MICE Industry.
More than 140 hosted buyers attended this event and met 80 French MICE professionals with pre-
programmed appointments and networking parties. They also participated to 3 different Fam Trips to
discover Marseille and the Provence-Alps-Cote d’Azur region.
This event will be certainly renewed in 2014.
Marseille, the 2013 European Capital of culture
Marseille has been elected as The European Capital of culture for the whole year with the slogan: Marseille Provence, make yourself at home.
Since the beginning of 2013, Marseille and its region hosted more than 400 cultural events showcasing the artistic excellence of Europe and the Mediterranean Basin and it is not yet over!
If you decide to visit Marseille-Provence you will find an exciting programme throughout the year.
You can also organise your stay with the Marseille Convention Bureau and enjoy its ideal location in the heart of the city. There are many different kind of spaces to welcome conventions, incentives and other meetings: Palais du Pharo, Palais des congrès, Parc Chanot, and much more.
The region Provence Alpes Côte d’Azur offers many touristic sites to visit such as Cassis and its beautiful “Calanques”, the Camargue, and much more. Marseille with its beaches, history, architecture and culture (17 museums and 42 theatres) is one of the most visited cities in France.
