Exhibitor Features

Vive le luxe français!

For ATOUT France, the official French in and outbound tourism agency, exhibiting at ALTM and ILTM is vital.

Its partners at this year’s ALTM

are: the Hôtel Majestic Barrière, the Groupe Monte-Carlo SBM, Moulin Rouge, Chabé Limousines, Grandes Etapes Françaises and Galeries Lafayette. They all bring a unique and unforgettable experience to their guests. Located on La Croisette

Boulevard facing the Mediterranean and the Palais des Festivals, the Hôtel Majestic Barrière has recently completed and opened a new hotel wing.

Following a $98.5 million renovation this 5* luxury hotel has two new penthouses each with their own private pool and terrace, 12 new suites, 30 junior suites and the Barrière U Spa. With 2,000 square metres of

French designer brand boutiques, guests at the Hôtel Majestic Barrière will also find the famous Nice restaurant, La Petite Maison de Nicole open in time for ILTM. The Group Monte-Carlo SBM

offers some of the best leisure establishments in the principality

including 5 Casinos, 4 luxury

and top quality hotels, 30 restaurants and bars, Thermes Marins de Monte-Carlo and Moods Music Bar adding to the choice. The Moulin Rouge, created in

1889, is one of the oldest cabarets in Paris and is the birthplace of the renowned French Cancan. Celebrated in movies, loved by artists and party-goers from all over the world, the Moulin Rouge is a unique landmark of Parisian nightlife and entertainment and will be on the Atout France stand. ■

For more information please visit ATOUT

France at ALTM on stand A040 or www.atout-france.fr

Far left: The new rooftop at The Hôtel Majestic Barrière Left: The grand façade of The Hôtel Majestic Barrière; Above: View of St Paul at sunset

The French Riviera –The Facts:

The French Riviera is a cosmopolitan Mediterranean destination situated in the heart of Europe, and blessed with a climate that has over 300 days of sunshine per year. Its unique natural environment, intense light and the mildness of temperatures are all conducive to the special style of living that is synonymous with the French Riviera.

Fun Facts:

•No. 1 French tourist destination after Paris: 10,4 million visitors (2008) • 671 hotels with a capacity of 58 500 beds, over one third of which are 4* and 4* Luxury •No. 1 cruising destination: 980,813 cruise visitors (2009) •No. 1 gambling destination in France: 17 casinos, 5 of which in Monaco • 5,000 restaurants, of which 36 Michelin‐starred (2010 ratings) • 200 private beaches •Home to the Cannes Film Festival and ILTM (since 2001)

ILTM 2010, in association with Cote D’Azur Tourisme will be hosting Familiarisation trips in the region – for more information visit www.iltm.net

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