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Sustainable Tourism

ONLYLYON Tourism and Conventions and its CSR commitment

13/05/2024

AFNOR Certification, a leading French certifying body, awarded the ‘Engagé RSE’ (CSR commitment) quality label to ONLYLYON Tourism & Conventions in e...

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Business Tourism

ICCA: Lyon ranks second among France’s congress cities

06/09/2023

Lyon stands in second place in the prestigious 2022 ranking by the ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association), behind Paris, a position...

Cité Centre de Congrès de Lyon © Nicolas Robin

Sustainable Tourism

ONLYLYON Tourism and Conventions achieves ISO 20121 certification

16/05/2022

ONLYLYON Tourism has just become ISO 20121-certified for the organisation and hosting of professional and public events, as well as for its work to p...

Business Tourism

Immersive tour "Lyon like you’ve never seen before"

11/07/2022

Before experiencing an event in Lyon first hand, it is now possible to visit the destination online, including a selection of the city’s outstanding ...

Plongez dans Lyon © ONLYLYON Tourisme et Congrès

Leisure Tourism

Lyon, the world’s top destination to discover in 2022

23/12/2021

Not long after being awarded the title of second best European city destination in 2021, Lyon has earned itself a place on the global stage as the to...

Panorama on Lyon © Frédéric Prochasson / Shutterstock 280295297

Communication

A new poster of Lyon by Alex Asfour

23/02/2022

American artist Alex Asfour has just created a stunning new poster of Lyon, his third, to celebrate our recent rankings in the World Travel Awards an...

Affiche Lyon d'Alex Asfour © Alex Asfour / Artist Edition

Sustainable Tourism

Lyon continues its commitment to sustainable tourism thanks to GDS-Index

06/05/2024

Lyon is committed to more sustainable tourism in France. It is ranked 13th in the 2023 GDS-Index, reflecting its commitments and the actions taken to...

Colline de Fourvière © Lugdunum Musée et Théâtres Romains

Leisure Tourism

Lyon: 2nd ‘Europe’s Leading City Destination 2021’

28/10/2021

Following several months of competition, the results of the World Travel Awards, described as the “Oscars of Tourism”, have finally been revealed: Ly...

Lyon, 2nd in the category ‘Europe’s Leading City Destination 2021 - World Travel Awards 2021 - Banks of the Saône © DMKF

Sustainable Tourism

Solutions promoting Lyon’s circular economy

09/08/2021

In a circular economy, one person’s waste is another’s resource! Tourism professionals, does your policy include a repair, reuse and finally recyclin...

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Sustainable Tourism

Lyon Ville Equitable et Durable

05/08/2021

Created in 2010 by the city of Lyon, this label highlights products and services that are both local and responsible, and promotes the development of...

Sustainable Tourism

Yes, you can source locally

03/08/2021

Are you a professional in the catering or events industry looking to provide local, organic and, above all, quality food for your customers? Online p...

Sustainable Tourism

Solutions to fight food waste

24/05/2024

Are you an event organiser, hotel or restaurant looking to give a second life to your unsold products? Engaged and passionate organisations are here ...

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Sustainable Tourism

Le Chaînon Manquant

24/05/2024

Here at ONLYLYON Tourism, we think that there are no insignificant actions when it comes to creating more responsible tourism. Are you a professional...

Sustainable Tourism

Join the food waste composting initiative!

03/08/2021

Did you know that food waste and organic waste make up more than 30% of our rubbish, the vast majority of which is either incinerated or buried? Nume...

Press

Lyon, the only French destination among the 12 nominees for "Europe’s Leading City Destination" 2021 at the World Travel Awards

19/04/2021

Described as the “Oscars of Tourism” by the Wall Street Journal and internationally renowned, the World Travel Awards today officially announced Lyon...

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Business Tourism

Annual Meeting of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology - Congrès SIOP

05/01/2022

The SIOP gathers at an annual congress, which is held alternately in North America, Europe and Asia. In 2009, oncologists in Lyon made the first bid ...

Members

Michelin Guide 2021: 25 stars in Lyon’s sky!

31/03/2021

Once again, this year’s edition of the Michelin Guide has awarded stars to many of Lyon’s restaurants. Here is a quick round-up of the winners. ...

Leisure Tourism

Lyon takes second place in the “Best Big Cities in the World 2020”

22/10/2020

The start of the autumn has brought some excellent news; Lyon has been included in the CNT Reader’s Choice Best Cities in the World rankings for the ...

Business Tourism

The Convention Bureau meets with its clients

07/12/2020

The Pure Meetings & Events workshop was held on 21 September 2020 in Porte Dauphine, Paris. This edition, entitled “Recommencement”, was dedicated sp...

Workshop Pure Meetings and Events in Paris

Sustainable Tourism

Collège Hotel and Fourvière Hotel recognised for their eco-friendly practices

27/10/2020

JOn Thursday 17 September 2020, two hotels in the independent hotel group èhôtels-Lyon, members of ONLYLYON Tourist Office and Convention Bureau, wer...

Business Tourism

Covid-19 : UNIMEV supporting events industry professionals

27/10/2020

The French events industry association UNIMEV is making news, resources and tools available to industry professionals to help them stay up to date wi...

Business Tourism

ONLYLYON Tourism and Convention in London

02/01/2020

The Bureau des Congrès de Lyon visited London twice this month (3, 4 and 10 December 2019) to promote Lyon, business tourism destination. ...

Leisure Tourism

A Bocuse Dinner in Denmark

02/01/2020

On 5 December 2019, the Leisure Tourism Promotion Department, in partnership with Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme, Atout France Scandinavia and the Auv...

Dîner Bocuse à l'Ambassade de France au Danemark, à Copenhague

Business Tourism

The new Let’s Meet in smart Lyon is out!

02/01/2020

This is the 14th issue of the bimonthly, bilingual B2B magazine published by the Convention and Exhibition Bureau to promote Lyon’s Business Tourism ...

Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie / La petite Apothicairerie © Thierry Fournier / Métropole de Lyon

Business Tourism

The BCL team at the IBTM World Show

02/01/2020

From 19th to 21st November 2019, the Convention and Exhibition Bureau took part in IBTM World in Barcelona, joined by representatives from the CCCL, ...