10 reasons to choose Toulouse
Why choose Toulouse for your business event? Here are 10 reasons to choose Toulouse to organise your seminar, conference, incentive or corporate event.
1- A diverse range of high-performance facilities
From traditional buildings to innovative venues, let Toulouse inspire you to organise your next event. All our venues can be customised to suit your project, offering variety, modularity and uniqueness.
2- A wide range of quality hotels
The destination’s professionals welcome you! The 12,675 rooms are divided between chain and boutique hotels and residences, international brands and independent properties. The majority of the hotels are renovated or recently built.
3- International accessibility in the heart of the South West
The capital of the Occitanie region, Toulouse is just 1 hour from Paris by plane, and is ideally located 1 hour from the Mediterranean, 1 hour from the Pyrenees and 2 hours from the Atlantic Ocean. Toulouse is directly and easily accessible from all European hubs. Toulouse-Matabiau station provides a 2-hour link to Bordeaux, and a 4-hour connection to Lyon and Paris.
4- A powerful economic environment
World-renowned for its aeronautics and space industries, its cutting-edge companies in health, biotechnology, nanotechnology and robotics…. Host your events at the heart of a stimulating ecosystem.
5- A thriving scientific ecosystem
The history of Toulouse began 2,000 years ago and continues today, shaping the future. Toulouse is a city that inspires and attracts talent. It’s a city of researchers, engineers and students, where you can build on our centres of excellence and knowledge, and benefit from shared skills.
6- An unparalleled « lifestyle »
Toulouse is a vibrant city with a south-western way of life, and is a firm favourite with students… Toulouse is capitalising on its youth, dynamism and ‘bon vivre’. From the Place du Capitole to the banks of the Garonne, the Ville Rose invites you to discover its 2,000 years of history brought up to date, its terrace cafés, its gastronomy and its rugby spirit. Toulouse is just like its weather and its people: warm and festive!
7- Industry networks
Toulouse Team – Meetings brings together professionals in the business tourism sector: conference and exhibition venues, hotels, travel agencies, reception venues, caterers, transport, technical and logistics service providers.
8- One of Europe’s Top 50 conference destinations
For several years now, the Ville Rose has been on the list of top destinations for hosting international conferences. Smart, joyful and effervescent, the city is France’s 4th largest city.
9- The hidden treasure of European city breaks
While other major French cities have already received a great deal of attention, it’s now Toulouse’s turn to get noticed! Come and discover this hidden treasure.
10- Personalised support
A dedicated team, experts in their field, are here to help you. The Convention Bureau offers free advice to help you get started in the city and support your project!
