Launched recently by the Travel Insight agency to encourage meetings between professionals in the sector, the “apéros” events bring together the entire industry every month in the Parisian capital to exchange, share and meet over a drink.
The apéros are now called “Les apéros des – de 40 et + du tourisme”, to emphasize the happy, informal connotation of the event.
At the very start, the event brought together 4 people, then 13 at the Chalet des Îles, then 21 at the Vedettes de Paris, and the 4th edition drew almost 45 people at the Bal de la Marine!
From one edition to the next, professionals are joining in to take advantage of this interlude between networking and relaxation.

The aim of these apéros is to become a must-attend industry event that tourism professionals can use to meet or reconnect with their peers.
Participants are drawn from all sectors of the industry: bloggers, influencers, tourist offices, airlines, hoteliers, tour operators, travel agencies, media, etc.

130 PROFESSIONALS AT THE 5TH EDITION

The latest edition of the apéro des professionnels du tourisme, held at Les Vedettes de Paris, was one of the most successful ever for its 5th edition!
Nearly 130 professionals turned out to exchange ideas over a drink in a serious yet festive atmosphere!

The first part was organized with Les Nouveaux Acteurs du Voyage by APST around communication on social networks with testimonies from :

• Julien Khelif – APST Representative: who presented the association’s new communications strategy and initial campaign figures.
• Barbara Roussel, founder of Voyages Couture: who explained how, working with a travel influencer, she was able to develop her reputation and, above all, achieve sales of over €90,000 in less than 10 days.

The evening continued on the Terrasse des Vedettes, with a barbecue, mojitos and socializing.

THE NEXT EDITION?

It will take place on October 30 at the new Qualys Hôtel Porte de Montmartre. 7PM TO MIDNIGHT: APERITIF FOR TOURISM PROFESSIONALS WITH DJ
Don’t forget your business cards!
This time, the apéros des professionnels du tourisme invites you to discover the brand-new Qualys Hôtel, which opened on October 15 at Porte de Montmartre!
A super rooftop awaits us to celebrate the event! INFORMATION :

• Where to park : Closed hotel parking lot (fee payable)
• Metro station: Line 13: 9min walk / Line 4: 11min walk
• Tramway: T3b line 4 minutes’ walk away

Find out more about the hotel: https: //www.qualys-hotel.com/hotel/france/ile-de-france/paris/montmartre To join the movement, a Facebook group has been set up to verify that a member belongs to the sector. You can access it here.

Once you’ve joined the group, you’ll receive an automatic invitation to the next edition!
On-site, you’re free to chat and network with other participants – drinks are on you!