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Paris: the place to meet
The French capital is the world top destination for congresses
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29 million visitors a year, from all over the world, 16 million of
them are business professionals
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A renowned experience in association meetings, with more than
1,055 congresses gathering 752,306 delegates in 2013
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2 international airports
30 min. from city centre
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The attractiveness of Paris as a congress destination means 20 %
more attendees
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90 million passengers
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In 2012, Paris was number 1 on the ICCA ranking if we take
into account 300 delegates and more.
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Both international airports operate services to and from 697
cities.
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Paris is also a mix of atmospheres and cultures with something
new to offer around every corner: monuments, architecture,
historic avenues, parks and gardens.
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Over 14,000 flights every week
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78 cities linked by low-cost airlines
Paris is an easily-accessible city thanks to its
central geographic position
Key Economic sectors
Beyond the glamour, the destination is incredibly dynamic with:
- 6 millions jobs (excluding public sector) in Paris Region
- 618,567 companies in Paris Region (whose 252 128 for the
city of Paris)
- 9 economic and scientific centers in numerous sectors of
activity (Aeronautics, Automotive industry, Cosmetics, Ecobusiness, Imaging and multimedia, Logistics, Healthcare and
life sciences, Financial services, Information and
communication technologies)
Paris boasts 17 major congress and exhibition centres, including
the 10 venues operated by Viparis (Le Palais des Congrès de Paris,
Cnit Paris La Défense, Paris