Special interests

For the first time, Atout France, the France Tourism Development Agency, will be partnering with France Pavilion organizers during Art Basel Miami Beach week.

The French Awards** were presented in Atlanta by Atout France, the France Tourism Development Agency during the gala dinner of their major trade event known as French Affairs.

Louis and Zélie Martin, parents of Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Normandy’s most famous 19th-century religious figure, have been canonized; will boost tourism for Two Normandy pilgrimage towns.

3-Star Michelin chef Anne-Sophie Pic, is the featured guest of the 5th annual Fete de la Gastronomie in France. This event celebrates the products and 'Savoir Faire' unique to French gastronomy, giving participants the opportunity to mingle with fellow chefs and fellow food-lovers alike.

France's national tourism development and agency, Atout France, signed a sponsorship deal with the organizers of next year's UEFA Euro 2016 soccer tournament.

Shangri-La Hotel, Paris launches a first in the world of Parisian palace hotels by hosting a series of “100% Green Dinners.”

The airline, which is the first one in its industry to participate at the event, will share information on its new Apple Watch app and will showcase projects from French companies INMOOV and Minicut 2D. Visitors to the Air France booth will also be invited to interact with John Collins, Guinness World Record holder of the Paper Airplane Distance.