French Destination Management Company Alcep says France can be cheaper
Many large groups wish to hold their special Corporate Event in France
, but in the end settle for neighboring countries that offer cheaper deals. Is France too expensive? It depends who you ask and where you look. French DMC expert Alcep Travel & Events offers a new way to evaluate France without compromising on your preferred destination.Choice and flexibility
France is an amazing tourist destination and the Number One country in popularity for any overseas experience. A total of 74 million people came to France in 2009, making it the world's most visited country. While this figure is 6% down from 79 million the year before, it's still hugely impressive. There are so many places to go and things to see.
While it's great to have many choices, you need to manipulate them properly. If you consult with a skilled French Destination Management Company like Alcep, you'll be able to understand all the possibilities available. Strong local knowledge and the flexibility to exploit it can make a great difference to your overseas DMC budget.
Conference location
Suppose you're planning an overseas conference for up to 2000 people. Your boss would like to have it in Paris, but your research is showing you that Barcelona is much cheaper. Should you make the switch to Spain? Before you do, we suggest you talk to French DMC experts.
You say to Alcep: "Look, here's my budget range what can I do?" Our people start looking at all the variables: the dates, the locations, the quality expectations. They can access services at numerous levels and also have strong negotiating powers, so they can get the deals that you cannot.
Hotels on the outside of Paris can be significantly cheaper than those in the center, yet still provide superb quality. There are many lesser-known restaurants that also deliver excellent value. Choosing the Metro line carefully can give visitors a very easy 15-minute ride to the Center and coaches can be arranged for special nights out. Maybe the desired date falls in a very popular period and shifting it by a week could bring supplier prices down. In brief, there are many parameters that can dramatically alter the financial picture.
The power of local knowledge
There's lots of advice on the Web about 'Choosing the Right Business Venue', but it is of limited value when your purpose is to find specific venues in France. So selecting a skilled and knowledgeable French DMC to guide you is a critical first step.
Take Restaurants for example. Would you choose one in the center of town or in an outer area? Should it be to gourmet standard or everyday standard? We often find that a large group of 500+ people will be better served with excellent food at a lower per-head cost if we are flexible about the location.
In almost every field you can find worthy and cheaper equivalents if you have sufficient local knowledge:
Outdoor venues
The gardens of the Palace of Versailles, or
The Monet Garden at Giverny(about 70 kilometers north-east of Paris)
Gala Evening venues
Chteau de Vaux le Vicomte south Paris, or
Pavillon Baltard in East Paris
Conference Centers
Le Palais des Congres de Paris, or
Le Cnit at Paris La defense area
Restaurants
3-star Michelin 'Lameloise' in Chagny, or
A famous French Brasserie at La Coupole
Team-Building activities
Driving a Lamborghini at the Marcoussis race circuit near Paris, or
Driving a 2-man buggy around Paris's main sights
There are many reasons to insist on France for your next large-scale corporate event, especially if it is a special and unique occasion. France after all is a fascinating and unique tourist destination. In the hands of a skilled and resourceful French DMC such as Alcep your company will enjoy its bountiful pleasures while managing to stay within a budget price.
French Destination Management Company Alcep says France can be cheaper
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