TOULOUSE

TOULOUSE

Published on the 13/02/2025 Reading time : 3 minutes

Toulouse, a key destination for the meeting industry. As a city of innovation and knowledge, Toulouse has established itself as a leading metropolis for hosting business events. Boasting a dynamic scientific and economic ecosystem, it attracts organizers of conventions, trade shows and seminars thanks to its excellence in cutting-edge sectors such as aeronautics, space and biotechnologies.
Its attractiveness is also based on its modern and adapted infrastructures, with over 100 event venues, a network of specialized service providers and a hotel capacity of 12,700 rooms.

Congress and Event Capacity : Up to 10 000 delegates

In the heart of the South-West, Toulouse is easily accessible. Capital of the Occitanie region, Toulouse is ideally located 1 hours from the Mediterranean, 1 hour from the ski slopes of the Pyrenees and 2 hours from the Atlantic Ocean.

A strategic international airport
Toulouse-Blagnac airport, France's 1st business airport, connects 84 destinations, including 16 French cities, just 20 minutes from the city center.
An efficient rail network
Toulouse is connected to Paris (4h10), Lyon (4h), Bordeaux (2h) and Montpellier (2h15), with direct access to public transport.
A key motorway crossroads
Easily accessible via the A62 (Bordeaux), A64 (Biarritz), A61 (Montpellier) and A66 (Barcelona).

A city of heritage and a land of adventure

Exhibitions, concerts, festivals… the Ville Rose is always brimming with events! And for the foodies, there’s always a new restaurant to discover.
Take the time to stroll through the narrow streets and squares of the city centre to soak up the friendly atmosphere of this southern city, and watch the terrace cafés come alive at all hours of the day. From the banks of the Garonne to historic monuments, from the Cité de I’Espace to Airbus, Toulouse has surprises in store for you.
Looking for unique experiences and a chance to immerse yourself in local life? Lonely Planet has named Toulouse the top urban destination to visit in 2025.

Toulouse stands out for its economic dynamism and expertise in cutting-edge sectors. As Europe's capital of aeronautics and space, it is home to major companies and institutions such as Airbus, CNES and ONERA, consolidating its status as a global hub for technological innovation. In addition to aeronautics, Toulouse is also a key player in the healthcare and biotechnology sectors, with a first-rate university-hospital ecosystem and major research centers.
Digital technology, artificial intelligence and robotics are also booming sectors, making the city a fertile breeding ground for startups and major digital groups. In addition, the city's commitment to the ecological transition is reflected in the development of renewable energies and sustainable mobility, reinforcing its attractiveness for the industries of tomorrow.

Toulouse has a wide range of high-performance facilities to ensure that your conferences are as successful as possible, and they are fully adapted to your needs.
There are 2 convention centres, each with two 500-seat auditoriums, and exhibition spaces (1,200 m² and 2,000 m²).
Since 2020, Toulouse’s Exhibition Park and Convention Centre – the MEETT – has housed a convention complex and exhibition halls in over 40,000 m² of modular space. The facility is part of a sustainable development approach and meets the expectations of professionals and the requirements of the events market with a combination of technology and versatility.

The destination’s professionals welcome you! The 12 700 rooms are divided between chain and boutique hotels and residences, international brands and independent properties. The majority of the hotels are renovated or recently built.