Bordeaux Convention Bureau
Intro
Providing free unbiased advice, the Bordeaux Convention Bureau, created in 1997, assists associations with the planning of professional evens in the region. First point of contact for the destination, we provide access to the best of Bordeaux, no matter the scope or nature of the event. Created in 2007 at the initiative of the Convention Bureau, the Bordeaux Ambassadors Club now has more than 380 members. It brings together people from all fields: academic, research, scientific, economic, industrial, all members of networks or of a national or international association who are in a position to organize a conference for this association in Bordeaux (or have already done so).
New, Better and Different
This year, Bordeaux was awarded the European Capital of Smart Tourism prize.
Dynamic growth in Bordeaux hotels offer: opening, renovations & new brands
Successive hotels’ official openings have taken place at a fast pace in Bordeaux in the last months. The city’s ability to host large-scale corporate events is constantly upgrading. From 13500 bedrooms, Bordeaux’s hotel capacity will rise to more than 14200 in 2023.
Relevant Sector Expertise
With 11 competitiveness clusters and over 60 clusters of international importance, the region of Bordeaux is also home to 175000 students, including 100000 in Bordeaux, 10700 researchers and an international competitive Bordeaux research university (initiative of excellence label).
To highlight the grey matter of its territory, the Bordeaux Convention Bureau entrusts the floor to its ambassadors, experts of the scientific and academic spheres of the territory, through a series of reports on the sectors of excellence. It addresses the competitiveness clusters in all their aspects: research and development, industry meetings, territorial dynamics, training, education, etc.
Details
Bordeaux has the largest urban area classified by UNESCO with 347 monuments and also a modern contemporary architecture. Bordeaux is home to the largest vineyards in the world with 7000 châteaux, reception facilities in the famous “Grands Crus Classés” wine properties. In the heart of France’s main forested region, on the doorsteps of the Gironde estuary and less than an hour from the Atlantic Ocean, with the Arcachon Bay and the dune du Pyla, the highest sand dune in Europe. Bordeaux has 7 convention and exhibition centres, amphitheatres from 200 to 1500 participants, up to 6000 in plenary room, 150000 sqm of exhibition space, 13500 bedrooms, another 720 for 2023. With 11 competitiveness clusters and over 60 clusters of international importance, the region of Bordeaux is also home to 175000 students, including 100000 in Bordeaux, 10700 researchers and an international competitive Bordeaux research university (initiative of excellence label). Bordeaux is easily accessible with an international airport, 110 direct destinations, and the train to Paris in 2 hours. Bordeaux is committed, alongside all the city’s key tourism players, to the preservation of our shared environments. Whether it applies to transport, accommodation, or events, sustainability permeates all of the city’s tourism infrastructure. The city obtained ISO 20121 certification “International Sustainable Destination”.