Cannes – European champion, crowned “best destination for festivals and events” at the World Travel Awards 2021
After being recognized as the best French City, Cannes has just won the title of “Best Destination for Festivals and Events in Europe” at the World Travel Awards 2021, considered the Oscars of Tourism. It is on the top step ahead of London, Barcelona, and Munich!
A recognition of the know-how of the entire events ecosystem in Cannes.“Cannes has won the World Travel Awards 2021, which is the international reference as “Europe’s Best Festival and Event Destination”. I would like to salute the mobilization and work carried out by all the professionals of our destination: restaurateurs, retailers, hotel staff, florists, beach managers, taxis and tourist transport, security services, communication teams, sales staff…
This award is international recognition of Cannes’ unique know-how and places us as a world leader in hosting and organizing prestigious events.” – David Lisnard, Mayor of Cannes
World-famous for its film festival, Cannes has for years hosted the biggest international festivals and events, such as the Cannes Film Festival, CANNESERIES, MIPIM, Cannes Lions, Tax-Free World Exhibition, MIPCOM, Cannes Yachting Festival, and the International Games Festival, the Cannes – Côte d’Azur France Dance Festival, the “Electronic Beaches”, the Pyrotechnic Art Festival, the Nice – Cannes Marathon, the Royal Regattas…
The Palais des Festivals et des Congrès is at the heart of Cannes, by the sea, and events bring the whole city to life. From the Croisette to Le Suquet and including the beaches, hotels, and restaurants, the whole destination revolves to the rhythm of fairs and festivals.
A city of solidarity around events activities, all Cannes’ professionals bring their talents together to make Cannes shine internationally.
The premier congress center in France (outside Paris), this leader in Europe’s events world continues to develop its activity with new festivals such as the world festival of artificial intelligence, and new services such as installing a permanent digital studio equipped with cutting-edge technologies.
