Get ready for an exceptional event that highlights the excellence of tourism in the region! The Travel Meet, an unprecedented gathering, will bring together from December 6 to 11, 2024 in Avignon no less than 100 international tour operators and 100 local professionals. This unique exchange in France serves as a true platform for meetings, exchanges, and synergies around the best practices and innovations in the sector. The perfect opportunity to discover the treasures of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur and strengthen collaborations to boost regional tourism!
From December 6 to 11, 2024, Avignon will be the crossroads of international tourism, hosting Travel Meet, a unique event that will bring together 100 tour operators from around the world with 100 local professionals. This meeting is a golden opportunity to share ideas, forge connections, and energize the regional offering. Organized by CRT Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, this event promises to be a real springboard for the sector’s stakeholders.
The objectives of Travel Meet
Travel Meet aims to create a constructive dialogue between tour operators and local players. Each participant will have the opportunity to discover the richness of Provence and its numerous tourist offerings. With no less than 2,000 scheduled meetings, this event is designed to facilitate direct exchanges, thus enabling the programming of unique stays.
A major regional initiative
This event stands out due to its scale and significance. Indeed, the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region is the only one in France to organize a gathering of this magnitude. According to François de Canson, Vice-President of the Region, “the Regional Tourism Committee Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur is the only CRT in France to organize an event of this dimension.” This demonstrates the region’s commitment to promoting sustainable tourism and enhancing its attractiveness.
A strategic meeting for regional tourism
The exchanges between tour operators and local professionals will allow for the adaptation of tourist offerings to current trends. Indeed, this meeting aims to be a catalyst for energizing regional tourism, particularly through strategies for de-seasonalization. The goal is to showcase the jewels of Provence to the world while supporting local stakeholders in their development.
The highlights of this event
Apart from business meetings, Travel Meet will offer numerous enriching activities. From guided tours of Avignon’s iconic sites to interactive workshops allowing professionals to share their best practices, every moment will be designed to maximize the participants’ experience. This is an unprecedented opportunity to move from simple exchanges to real commercial collaborations.
A solid partnership
This initiative is the result of collaboration between various regional players, including the Tourist Offices of Avignon and Antibes, as well as Air France and Inter Rhône. Together, they combine their resources to ensure the success of this event, thus promoting the region on the international stage. This synergy is a cornerstone for the development of the local tourism sector.
Expectations and repercussions
The economic benefits of Travel Meet are expected to be considerable. By bringing together professionals from across the globe, this event highlights the potential of Provence and sparks varied interests, ranging from culture to gastronomy. The outcomes of the meetings appear promising for the future of the tourism sector in the region.
- Event: Travel Meet 2024
- Date: From December 6 to 11, 2024
- Location: Avignon and Antibes
- Participants: 100 international tour operators
- Local professionals: 100 regional tourism stakeholders
- Objective: Energize tourism in Provence
- Meetings: 2,000 scheduled meetings
- Organizer: CRT Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
- Partners: Tourist Offices of Avignon and Antibes, Air France, Inter Rhône
- Frequency: Biennial event
