The French at IPW 2024

Rémi Vénitien : President of Visit USA France since 2022, Rémi has been a Board member for over 20 years. Initially in charge of the BtoB activities, he significantly contributed to the financial independence of Visit USA France. He started attending IPW in 1994, 30 years ago, and has a recognized expert knowledge about many places in the US. He is very proud of the tireless commitment of the volunteer members of the association’s executive board.

Career : After graduating in France with a Master of Foreign Languages Applied to Tourism (Fluent in French, English and Spanish), Rémi spent 1 year studying Tourism Management in Mexico. Back to France, he worked as a Product Manager for several tour operators, in charge of many countries like the US. He became responsible of the TUI France Product Team in 2016 when TUI France bought Vacances Transat France. Sharing information about his many trips to the USA is a never-ending passion.

Delphine Aubert : Director of the Visit USA France, Delphine has been working with the association for 14 years. She’s the main contact for all members and subjects.

Career: After studies in tourism, international business and foreign languages (English / Spanish / Chinese), Delphine has worked 4.5 years in a tour operator specialized in Asia and Oceania as assistant product manager and project leader. She entered in Visit USA France in 2010 as full-time salary and still loves working with all members. She has traveled a lot in the US since her very young age, partially thanks to a sister city committee between Little Falls – Minnesota / Amityville – New York State and Le Bourget – France, 3 important cities in Charles Lindbergh’s life.

Valérie Ferrière : Active board member since 1996, Valérie provides expert counseling, prepares market reports, organizes receptions, and coordinates USA Pavilions at Trade Shows.

Career : Valérie was born in Montréal. She lived in Canada, Syria, French West Indies, Kuwait, and has traveled extensively. From 1986 to 1990, she worked for the Canadian Embassy. She joined the US Embassy in 1990. She was first appointed to the U.S.T.T.A. office, then joined the U.S. Commercial Service where she covers Travel & Tourism, Books & Publishing, Music and Pet Products. Since 2008, she is an active member of the US Embassy choir, and recently joined the Green Team.

Rep & Co is a communication, marketing, public relations and social media agency dedicated to the tourism industry and specialized on US destinations.

B WORLD COMMUNICATION is a Communication, Public Relations, Marketing and Digital Strategy agency.

Specialized in the world of tourism, lifestyle and events, our boutique- agency structure offers the most suitable communication solutions for the promotion of your brand/product on French-speaking markets, and provides full flexibility and proximity to ensure tailor-made services.

Established in 2017, Unique Consulting is a representation company offering marketing and communication services in the tourism sector. We are specialized in outbound tourism to the US and represent destinations as well as private operators such as the cities of Memphis and Detroit, the States of Mississippi and Texas, and the Empire State Building. We offer full representation services as well as “per projects” activities in Sales & Marketing, PR, community management and advertising.

mN’Organisation is a strategy and commercial development consultancy, specializing in marketing, communication and media relations entirely dedicated to the Tourism and Leisure industry. mN’O and its teams develop customized strategies for each of its clients (destinations, hotels, transport, attractions, etc.), adapted to each issue that it implements in French-speaking markets.

You will find Marine on the Santa Monica booth.

B World Communication is a Communication/Press Relations, Trade Marketing and Digital Strategy agency.

B World Communication has developed a recognized know-how in tourism representation. Current successful experience from the team at B World Communication agency includes PR & Marketing full-time representation for several US destinations.

Interface Tourism Group is Europe’s Leading communication, marketing, and public relations agency, specialized in the travel and Tourism sector.

We provide integrated solutions to more than 50 active clients worldwide.

Interface Tourism France has been representing the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau (PHLCVB) for more than 20 years and supports the destination in its marketing and digital promotion as well as its public relations on the French market.

Interface Tourism Group is Europe’s Leading communication, marketing, and public relations agency, specialized in the travel and Tourism sector.

We provide integrated solutions to more than 50 active clients worldwide.

Among the many US destinations represented by the agency, Interface Tourism France looks after Visit California and supports the state in its marketing and digital promotion, as well as its public relations on the French market.

Interface Tourism Group is Europe’s Leading communication, marketing, and public relations agency, specialized in the travel and Tourism sector. We provide integrated solutions to more than 50 active clients worldwide.

Among the many US destinations represented by the agency, Interface Tourism France looks after the Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board and supports this city in its marketing and digital promotion, as well as its public relations on the French market.

Rep & Co is a communication, marketing, public relations and social media agency dedicated to the tourism industry and specialized on US destinations.

B World Communication is a Communication/Press Relations, Trade Marketing and Digital Strategy agency.

B World Communication has developed a recognized know-how in tourism representation. Current successful experience from the team at B World Communication agency includes PR & Marketing full-time representation for several US destinations.

Established in 2017, Unique Consulting is a representation company offering marketing and communication services in the tourism sector. We are specialized in outbound tourism to the US and represent destinations as well as private operators such as the cities of Memphis and Detroit, the States of Mississippi and Texas, and the Empire State Building. We offer full representation services as well as “per projects” activities in Sales & Marketing, PR, community management and advertising.

Voyages d’affaires is an online newspaper about all the information in business travel, transport, mobility, hospitality and Mice in France, Europe and overseas destinations.

La Quotidienne is a daily French professional Travel media (n°3 in France) with a consumer weekend version « La Quotidienne Week-end ».

Our readership: Professionals in Travel and Tourism, French travel agents & travel designers

Subjects: All aspects of the Tourism and Travel Trade / Whole world: Destinations, Airlines, Cruises, Hotels, Resorts, Gastronomy, Culture, Historical sites, Wellness, Mice and Leisure… Plus, many interviews of top travel compagnies’ CEOs as well as Tourism Ministers

Michelin Editions has been publishing the Michelin travel guides for over 90 years. The « Guide Vert Michelin » is among the leaders of the French travel publication market with more than one million guides sold every year. Michelin Editions is also publishing the Michelin restaurant guides, maps and atlases.

As a content provider, Michelin Editions is covering the travel contents for the new Air France media, En-vols, since February 2022.

I am therefore the editorial director of 2 economic magazines: Echos Judiciaires Girondins in Bordeaux and La Vie Economique (Toulouse and greater Southwest) which are aimed at business circles in the Southwest of France (business leaders, business lawyers, accountants, institutions…).

I manage a team of 17 people (journalists and photographers).

In these two magazines, I regularly write magazine columns on tourism and business opportunities abroad for our businessmen et women readers. An I love it !

Petit Futé is a famous french travel media, with +50 years experience. Our goal is to inspire our audience and provide exclusive recommandations worldwide.

We are multimedia ; we have published +800 travel guidebooks, covering almost every country in the world.

Our magazine Petit Futé Mag is published twice a year and our website gathers all the contents of our books for free (with 65 million visits in 2023).

United serves the USA directly from over 24 cities across Europe.

From Paris CDG and Geneva, we offer 2 daily direct flights to New York/Newark and Washington, D.C. From Paris CDG, we also serve Chicago and San Francisco with daily direct flights.

There is also a seasonal flight between Nice and New York.

On the way to Tahiti, Air Tahiti Nui connects Los Angeles and Seattle with direct flights from Paris.

The airline completely renewed its fleet in 2019 with B787-9 aircraft, configured with three classes: Poerava Business, Moana Premium, and Moana Economy. These next-generation aircraft are equipped with the latest advancements in comfort and technology, offering passengers a unique travel experience.

The warmth of the Polynesian hospitality welcomes you as soon as you step on board.

Caractères d’Amériques is a French tailor made tour operator for groups and FIT’s.

Cali’fun is a French DMC based in the US. We provide tours, experiences and activities through our marketplace to FITs visiting the United States. We also offer many private and customized tours from traditional to thematic tours. We work on B2B only, with the main Tour operators and travel agencies in France, Belgium and Switzerland. Since 2006, our dynamic and passionate team’s dedication has earned Cali’fun’s reputation as the leading French-speaking DMC in California. Today, Cali’fun serves appr. 20,000 travelers yearly!

Since 2021, Ceetiz has been part of the Miki Travel / HIS group, an international group and FIT operator: the opportunity for Ceetiz to expand beyond the French market and create its own product line, « Ceetiz Exclusive » tours.

With a portfolio of over 1,000 activities, USA is our top-selling country, sending over 70,000 pax in 2023.

NAAR Voyages is the French subsidiary of NAAR, the first Italian tailor-made TO. With 10,000 passengers on the US axis last year, NAAR is a major player on the destination. The French subsidiary opened in 2019, with the experience gained on the Italian market and a booking tool that allows the construction of a fully customized customer offer, established directly online by the Travel Agency, with the support of our expert advisors.

Since 2021, Ceetiz has been part of the Miki Travel / HIS group, an international group and FIT operator: the opportunity for Ceetiz to expand beyond the French market and create its own product line, « Ceetiz Exclusive » tours.

With a portfolio of over 1,000 activities, USA is our top-selling country, sending over 70,000 pax in 2023.

MARCO VASCO is a French TO for FIT since 2007, the first B2C TO on internet. MV belongs to Le Groupe Figaro since 2017, France’s leading press group. Our teams are only Destination Experts who propose original and taylor made tours added to a lot of lifestyle activities such as off the beaten track activities, original transportation and a large type of accommodation nicely located from B&B to the 3 to 5 stars boutique hotels, glamping, yurts, tree houses…

VoyagesPirates, the French arm of HolidayPirates Group, is a travel inspirations and deals platform with a mission to make travel accessible and affordable for everyone.

We take the time and hassle out of finding genuine travel bargains by sharing deals directly across our website, mobile app, newsletters and on social media.

1.4 million travel enthusiasts visit our website every month, plus we have over 1.7 million followers on social media – the largest of any travel brand in France.

Nautil is a company that has been created at first with the Mautitius Travel Brand in the very early 2000‘s. Then it has expanded with the brand Oovatu and is actually a company of around +50 members.

I joined Nautil in January 2022 to develop the US destination. With our current success, we are only b2c, high end tailor made trips.

Always located in the 8th and 17th district of Paris, Nautil is a company with a very good reputation among its clients and with almost 50% of repeaters.

Evaneos is a digital marketplace that allows travelers to create personalized travel experiences, in collaboration with destination-based agencies selected for their expertise and the quality of their services.

Travelers can live an unforgettable experience while having a positive impact on the local economy and the environment at destination. We are a Bcorp company and Travelife certified.

Since 2009, more than 700.000 travelers have co-created their trip in collaboration with our local agencies.

Founded in 2017, Angèle is a conciergerie travel and tourism consultancy company, with 2 main activities :

A B2C department, specialized in high-end and luxury tailor made travels with a 27 year topnotch expertise on USA

A B2B department, providing services to tourism and editing companies for product selection, marketing development, staff training and destinations content.

Our founder is also an official travel writer for Le Guide Vert Michelin covering different destinations within the USA.

Cali’fun is a French DMC based in the US. We provide tours, experiences and activities through our marketplace to FITs visiting the United States. We also offer many private and customized tours from traditional to thematic tours. We work on B2B only, with the main Tour operators and travel agencies in France, Belgium and Switzerland. Since 2006, our dynamic and passionate team’s dedication has earned Cali’fun’s reputation as the leading French-speaking DMC in California. Today, Cali’fun serves appr. 20,000 travelers yearly!

We are a “Destination Management Company” established in 2005 in Florida. We do FIT – Individuals, Families, Small Groups, Groups – 10 or more and MICE – Meetings, Incentives Convention and Exhibitions. Contact USA has a team of 20 professionals working with multiple travel agencies over the world. We speak English, French, Spanish and German. Contact USA has a network of representatives and sales agents in France, Poland and Germany managing daily demands and ensuring local support.

We are a guided tours agency offering unique and unforgettable experiences in French across America’s must-visit cities – New York, Miami, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and recently, Palm Springs and Santa Barbara in California.

Our concept is simple: to venture off the beaten path, providing intimate and original tours in small groups (up to 10 people) or private settings.

We believe each city holds its own story, culture, and best-kept secrets.

We are a “Destination Management Company” established in 2005 in Florida. We do FIT – Individuals, Families, Small Groups, Groups – 10 or more and MICE – Meetings, Incentives Convention and Exhibitions. Contact USA has a team of 20 professionals working with multiple travel agencies over the world. We speak English, French, Spanish and German. Contact USA has a network of representatives and sales agents in France, Poland and Germany managing daily demands and ensuring local support.

West Forever is an independent French Tour operator.

Created in 1995 as a motorcycle tours specialist, we organize Road Trips in the USA and other destinations for both Escorted Tours and FIT Tours. We now also have road trips for customers driving SUV, Convertible, Trike,…

We work mostly directly B2C but also through agencies on specific requests.

Founded in 2014, Terre d’Escales is a B2C tour operator.

We offer tailor made travel for FIT’s, couples, families, small groups… With 30 years of experiences in tourism industry we want to purpose the best experiences to our clients by offering original itineraries and products with our on field expertise.

Travel is our passion, and that’s one of the things we strive to pass on to our traveling customers.

Voyamar is one of the 4 tour operators of the Marietton Development group which also owns more than 450 travel agencies. Voyamar is well known for its expertise on the escorted tours but we has developed our own brand of Clubs (Naya Club) and recently launched an A la carte system (Travel Explorer).

The USA are our 1^st long haul destination but we commercialize almost the whole world.

Fram is the leading Tour Operator on the French market with 1Bn turnover / 700.000 clients in 2023.

80% is sun&beach business with a total of 150 clubs worlwide under the following brands (Club Jumbo, Framissima and Framissima Premium). 20% is escorted tours business which has grown very fast in the last couple of years.

Fram Group is distributed by the 4000 travel shops in France but also benefits from its own 150 travel shops.

Fram Group also owns the biggest internet travel shop in France (www.promovacances.com) with 8.000.000 unique visitors per month.

Scenic roads is a DMC based in Las Vegas. We organize tours for French people in all the United States. We work mostly in B2B and organize Group and FIT tours.
We are always on the road looking for the best hotels or activities for our clients.
Our main goal is to allow our clients to live their American dream during their vacations. We love to organize « a la carte tours  » from small budgets to luxury clients.

Worldia is the B2B2C leader in à la carte travel Tour Operator which proposes a fully customisable travel planning service.
It offers companies in all sectors the opportunity to become a specialist in tailor-made travel:
– via an innovative, ready-to-use solution and its network of 4,500 agents who use our platform.
– with a dynamic travel planner with prices, availability and quotes in real time, on nearly 800,000 services and products over 80 destinations around the world.

Objectif Partir owns various brands and sites, including www.PartirAuxEtatsUnis.com

The site offers routes in ALL US states, and many others, combining several states. It will go live on April 13, 2024. This B2C website will be a source of information and a booking tool for prospects.

Themes are also sources of itineraries: Native American states, in the footsteps of JFK, the great US music hall stages, the Blues Route…

Help us sell more and better the United States !

Headquartered in Toulouse, South of France, Amplitudes has grown from a small business back in 1991 to one of France’s leading Travel.

Culture or difference, strategy of excellence, sense of detail and service exigency, constant search for innovation, Amplitudes strives to inspire and cultivate a truly emotional connection with its clients through a shared love of travel.

Federated around its founder, José Martinez, Amplitudes is now recognized for the quality and the relevance of its work.

Voyage Privé is a company founded in 2006 which has been privately owned since then.

Surfing on a trend up to 1B€ before Covid, more than 1.2M customers travel with us every year. We are currently the n°1 European high end (4 & 5* hotels), dynamic and digital Tour operator, operating on 9 markets and totalizing 56M members across Europe.

We are easy to work with, reactive and impactful through our powerful marketing tools.

In summary, we are the best complement to direct sales.

Les Maisons du Voyage is a 30 years experience French leading tour operator specialized in tailor-made tours for high net worth individuals and groups, on BtoC.

Our product line is focused on culture, sustainability and respect for the local people and way of living. In 2020, we engaged to act for a sustainable tourism and we received the ATR label, becoming one of the very first tour operators in France to be awarded.

LMDV are totally part of one of the biggest media group in the world, Le Figaro.

Voyage Privé is a company founded in 2006 which has been privately owned since then.

Surfing on a trend up to 1B€ before Covid, more than 1.2M customers travel with us every year. We are currently the n°1 European high end (4 & 5* hotels), dynamic and digital Tour operator, operating on 9 markets and totalizing 56M members across Europe.

We are easy to work with, reactive and impactful through our powerful marketing tools.

In summary, we are the best complement to direct sales.

Worldia is the B2B2C leader in à la carte travel Tour Operator which proposes a fully customisable travel planning service.
It offers companies in all sectors the opportunity to become a specialist in tailor-made travel:
– via an innovative, ready-to-use solution and its network of 4,500 agents who use our platform.
– with a dynamic travel planner with prices, availability and quotes in real time, on nearly 800,000 services and products over 80 destinations around the world.

Scenic roads is a DMC based in Las Vegas. We organize tours for French people in all the United States. We work mostly in B2B and organize Group and FIT tours.
We are always on the road looking for the best hotels or activities for our clients.
Our main goal is to allow our clients to live their American dream during their vacations. We love to organize « a la carte tours  » from small budgets to luxury clients.

Nouvelles Frontières is the Escorted tours/Fly & Drives brand within TUI France, part of the international TUI group.

Nouvelles Frontières has been a leader in the tourism industry for over 55 years. We are specialized in escorted tours, private tours and fly and drives. We also have a group department. We publish a paper brochure.

We sell 100% packages, 0% air only, mostly through travel agencies and on our website www.TUI.fr

CALLIOPE TRAVEL is an independent travel agency, based in France.

17 years of existence this year.

100% tailor-made travels.

Premium customers.

FIT / Sports events / Small Incentives.

Expert in the European MICE market, (Meetings Incentive, Congress, Events), MICEFINDER is an marketing agency, a true link between the operators of the MICE segment (Clients, Agencies, Suppliers).

MICEFINDER manages the largest database of MICE buyers in Europe.

MICEFINDER has represented the IPW trade show in France and BELGIUM since 2014 and ensures the recruitment of MICE buyers attending the show, in coordination with Valerie FERRIERE from the US Embassy.

Compagnie Meeting is an event communication agency with 3 branches: Events (COMPAGNIE MEETING), Incentive  (MEETING VOYAGES), Audiovisual & Digital  (MEETING IMAGES).

We are flexible and human sized structured, with experience and creativity.

We can provide solutions with a great reactivity.

Amerasia is a Tour Operator that offers trips all over the world, customized packages for incentives, Mice groups, as per clients requests.

We are specialized in groups from 20 to 500 pax or more, endure great offers at unusual destinations for our esteemed clients. We adapt to all kinds of events.

Access United is an event agency created 21 years ago that plans, manages, and executes both corporate events as well as business travels in France and internationally.

Our business pillars are built with great care and enthusiasm. Access united is a trustworthy partner who organizes and executes high-end events with professionalism and drive, making sure that every little detail is important and treated accordingly.

An experience with us will be the best memories, which will last forever.

MPC proposes customized support for events: Event Planner / Luxury concierge service / MICE and individuals.

High-end positioning.

Independent event consultant & collaboration with event agencies.

Rêve d’Aventure is the story of 3 friends, passionate about the world of events and tourism.
True adventurers who have almost traveled the world if we count all the stamps on their passports! With over 20 years of experience in the organization of corporate events (MICE) of any size, we offer unique and responsible experiences.
We also offer via our brand Tipi Spirit, an alternative nomadic accommodation Glamping upscale.

Founded in 1987, La Fonderie is an independent French consulting agency specializing in event communications and corporate travel / MICE.

La Fonderie is one of the four agencies in the La Phratrie group, a collective of 4 areas of expertise for creating, organizing and producing internal and external events, in France and around the world: Conventions and Seminars, Strategic plan Launches and Product, Gala evenings and Awards ceremonies, Events for the general public, Incentive travel MICE.

ISO 9001 certification since 2013 – IATA certification.

Founded in 2002, Prestige Avenue made its mark as the online luxury directory. The expertise of our teams enables people to organize each event and trip as a unique, unforgettable and creative experience.
To rise up to this challenge, Prestige Avenue acquired a network of professionals widely recognized in the sphere of luxury, event planning and audiovisual, and installed a 24/7 on-line service.

Rêve d’Aventure is the story of 3 friends, passionate about the world of events and tourism.
True adventurers who have almost traveled the world if we count all the stamps on their passports! With over 20 years of experience in the organization of corporate events (MICE) of any size, we offer unique and responsible experiences.
We also offer via our brand Tipi Spirit, an alternative nomadic accommodation Glamping upscale.

DK Ambassador – MICE AGENCY & CONSULTING – is a company specializing in Mice, it designs event projects in France, Europe and around the world. We strive to compose just for our clients, a unique and singular human experience. Through immersion and creativity, we create with meaning and passion, magnificent adventures, designed exclusively for your business.

SIM EVENTS AND CONSULTING has been assisting DK Ambassador with their communication strategies, the growth of their brand recognition and the protection of their reputation.

From start-ups to multinational corporations, SIM EVENTS AND CONSULTING has applied its expertise to serve a wide range of industries, most notably in the beauty, wellness, fashion, business travel and luxury sectors.

We offer many services such as private events, conferences, road shows and team building.

Compagnie Meeting is an event communication agency with 3 branches: Events (COMPAGNIE MEETING), Incentive  (MEETING VOYAGES), Audiovisual & Digital  (MEETING IMAGES).

We are flexible and human sized structured, with experience and creativity.

We can provide solutions with a great reactivity.

Specialized in the tailor-made organization of events, Destination PLUS organizes seminars, evenings, reward trips, study trips (architecture, town planning)…

Our ambition: To make people experience exceptional moments and make projects a unique moment that suits our clients!

Oohlala events operates as a senior freelancer in sourcing, managing and delivering all kinds of premium corporate events (incentive travels, meetings, conventions, products reveals…) all over the world mainly for French event agencies but also directly for companies.

Our projects tailored-made concern all industries (even if automotive is our main market) for both small groups and very large ones.

Alpha-B Travel makes travel and holiday experience great and hassle-free by offering clients exceptional and affordable travel solutions.

The company deliberately walks with them from planning to the time they return home.

Over the years, EGG has created and produced meetings and other events for some of the biggest names in the global pharmaceutical and healthcare industries and is a steadily growing reference in the technology, automotive, sports, luxury goods and financial services sectors, too.
We think great ideas start with great people. We value creativity, collaboration, and good old-fashioned hard work. We think it’s better to stand out from the crowd than to be just a face in the crowd.

American Connections – Great Concepts s.r.o. is a company specializing in luxury travel, bespoke and concierge services, primarily aimed at travel, PR and communication companies as well as credit card issuing companies.

Offers and organizes high quality services and travel with services for Individuals and Corporate groups, events and services.

Our company has office representation or privileged relations in many major tourist and business destinations, with contracts with many luxury hotels and major hotel chains upscale around the world.

R’Fox Production, an event agency created in 2007 and based in Paris, more recently specialized in the organisation of top-of-the-range seminars, aims to offer its clients a wide range of establishments in France and abroad, as well as team building activities in line with the location. We are eager to discover new destinations, new programs in order to surprise our customers and to ensure them a service in all serenity.

Our customers have complete confidence in us and approve projects without a prior visit. That’s why we owe it to ourselves to be beyond reproach and to get to know our partners.

Working closely with Corporates (Finance and Luxe) as a Luxury travel and event Advisor. I organize and manage corporate events all over the World for Clients from all over the World such as international roadshows, incentives, congresses and sometimes-even leisure for a very VIP group (30 pax max).

Our clients are governments members, CEO’s of prestigious companies, Nobel Prizes… I do work closely with ECB, IMF, creating events around their event for financial partners in Europe.

Founder and director of the ForEvents Agency, I advise and support companies in the organization of their events (seminars, management committees, teambuilding, product launch, incentive…) with the aim of marking the spirits, fostering team spirit and individual and collective performance through creative, original and innovative projects. I work throughout the Occitania region as a receptive but also on the international level. My objective: to provide new and enriching experiences!

Created in 2008, Sheridan Activities‘ DNA is to create synergies between sectors in order to develop the customer’s image.

The same applies to the company’s MICE department, whose strength lies in the fact that, in addition to work schedules in the form of seminars or individual meetings, it also offers a sports or cultural universe that will add a tailor-made touch to the working environment.

This can take the form of a choice of destination itself, or one or more activities integrated into the selected destination.