Tourism event highlights local partnerships

Hoteliers, restaurateurs, camping managers, and other tourism professionals were invited to explore the potential of their local area as a business lever during "Place Pro," an event aimed at fostering direct connections between producers and hosts. The goal was to create new collaborations and increase visibility for local skills and products.

Event brings together local producers and service providers

Thirty exhibitors gathered at the Palais des Congrès in Arles, including producers, artisans, manufacturers, suppliers, and service providers. The event aimed to help tourism professionals meet their local partners and develop short-circuit collaborations, which involve direct exchanges between producers and local businesses.

Local business owner seeks visibility and partnerships

Aurélie Ferrand, who runs an olive oil production business in Raphèle-lès-Arles, participated in the event to gain visibility for her high-end AOP and organic products. She took over her grandfather’s operation two years ago and is working to establish her business in a competitive market by finding local partners.

Expert analysis and local discussions on short-circuit purchasing

Guillaume Cromer, a tourism expert and founder of ID-Tourisme, led a conference analyzing sector changes and the challenges and opportunities of short-circuit purchasing. This was followed by a roundtable where local professionals shared their experiences with notable figures in tourism and agriculture.

Event organized with multiple local partners

The "Assises du Tourisme" event, organized by the CCI Pays d'Arles and Provence Tourisme, was held in partnership with several local institutions, including the Department of Bouches-du-Rhône, the Chamber of Crafts and Trades of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, and the Union of Hotel and Restaurant Trades of Bouches-du-Rhône.