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Just back from IBTM Barcelona 2024 !☀️ 


It was great to connect and reconnect with partners and industry peers from all around the world. From local UK to USA, South Africa, Thailand, and many more.

Before my appointments schedule raced off to the start, I explored the floor to see what destinations were showcasing and what was of interest to myself and for my clients. Mainly what is New out there.

What stood out for me more than any destination was the Baltic Region, it has been on the radar for a few years, though more so now is really gaining traction, like any product brand the more it is exposed the more attention it gains.

I meet with the Convention Bureaus for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania and what stood out the most was the passion and enthusiasm and genuine pride of their country. There is so much on offer, with very different Capitals Vilnius, Riga & Tallinn, each will surprise even very well travelled globetrotters with authenticity, friendly people, cool activities, stylish hotels and world class culinary offerings. They definitely on my top destination list.

 

Overall it was a fantastic few days with the hospitality Industry all under one roof.

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Right Riviera News The French Riviera

Cannes MIPIM 2026

by Elizabeth Ackland • 10 July 2026
MIPIM Cannes 2026

Cannes LIONS 2026

by Elizabeth Ackland • 10 July 2026
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Top reasons for choosing Cannes

by Elizabeth Ackland • 12 October 2022
We would like to share with you the latest news on Cannes The French Riviera over the past 14 months. Though the town has been on a full lockdown though COVID19 there has been lots happening behind closed doors. The latest news on the reopening and restrictions lifting in France 19th May The reopening of terraces of cafes bars and restaurants with a maximum of 6 per table. Curfew will be at 9pm (current 7pm) 9th June The reopening entirely of all restaurants bars cafes inside (50% capacity) and outside with a maximum of 6 per table. With hotels reopening from mid June for residential stays International visitors will be allowed back into France Curfew will be at 11pm 30th June Capacity limits lifted in restaurants and end of 11pm curfew Standing concerts and festivals will be able to resume, with a limit set by the region, A health pass will be required for any concert bringing together more than 1,000 spectators. This is all positive news! The vaccination roll out is (finally) going well in France and our Covid cases are decreasing! Update for travel from UK to France According to the British government, France is classified in Amber. Which means you will need a pre departure test as well as 10 days quarantine when you will return to UK So even if it is not illegal to travel to France, we are very much looking forward to the next colour change on June 7 before knowing if you will have the “Green light”! First the key facts of Cannes as a destination you need to know. Go everywhere on foot 2nd city in France after Paris for business tourism 550 event venues 46,000 m² of exhibition space 8,000 bedrooms available 140 meeting rooms 300 days of sunshine a year 25 minutes from Nice Airport, the 2nd largest airport in France: 105 destinations by direct flights, 57 airlines. Flying time from UK 2 hours 10 minutes Flying time from USA East Coast 9 hours 30, West Coast 13 hours 45 Time difference to UK GMT/ +1 hour Time difference to USA GMT/ -6 hours East Coast, GMT -9 hours West Coast