120 convention centres across France
Though there is no internationally accepted definition of a convention centre, we consider it to be a purpose-built centre which includes at least one auditorium, committee rooms, offices available to the organisers, an expo area and a dining hall.
High growth in the 80’s and 90’s
Convention centres started spreading across France in the early 80’s. There were thirty-nine convention centres in France in 1980. Between 1980 and 2000 eighty new convention centres were built in France, including in its overseas territories. After a peak rate of four new convention centres per year on average, construction rates seem to have slowed down.
Small organisations
Convention centres are small businesses: 64% of convention centres employ less than 21 permanent staff. In all, French convention centres employ some 2500 people. Three regions (Paris Ile-de-France, Provence-Alpes-Côte-d'Azur, Rhône-Alpes) account for 40% of French convention centres.
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The enewsletter is a window open on the latest news from France Congrès, conference towns and convention centres. It is meant for organisers of professional conferences and officials. In it you will find the latest news on the improvements to venues (renovation, enlargement, facilities), communication tools (leaflets, DVDs, Internet) and reports on cross-cutting issues such as applicable legislation or quality.
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