The Business Tourism Cluster

As part of its economic strategy, Greater Nancy Metropolis has embarked on supporting sectors that have the potential to be competitive at the European and international levels. One of the key sectors identified is Business Tourism. A cluster was thus arranged to link up the range of local stakeholders in this field.

DESTINATION NANCY was designated as a “”natural”” facilitator, given its dual status of developer and unifying body. The cluster’s steering committee is composed of the main sector stakeholders, including Greater Nancy Metropolis, City of Nancy, Nancy Tourism, the Hoteliers’ Club, Lorraine Tourism, the University of Lorraine, Chamber of Commerce & Industry 54 and Scalen Agency. Around this steering committee, socio-professional stakeholders are invited to intervene on specific topics (retailers, caterers, etc.).

Other Cluster initiatives:

• Actions aimed at increasing the number of overnight stays at the destination with a view to their impact on the leisure tourism sector
• An incentive programme, for visitors to extend their stay or visit again, including an agreement on discounted accommodation rates for business tourists who extend their stay, and can benefit from a 10% discount before and after conventions on weekends
• Creation of a business pass valid for one year, including options to discover the cultural and retail offer of the destination