Étienne Boulay: a Quebec entrepreneur committed to the economic development of Nice Côte d’Azur
A former professional Canadian football player, Étienne Boulay now leads several impact-driven brands in the fields of sports, health, and sustainable consumption. After investing, with his partners, in Nice’s professional hockey team, the Aigles de Nice, he aims to develop a multisector strategy in the Nice Côte d’Azur region — combining investment in professional sports, […]
ARES Fighting Championship 2026 in Nice – January 9
ARES Fighting Championship kicks off its 2026 season in Nice: The first event of the 2026 season will take place on January 9, 2026, at the Palais Nikaïa. This same venue previously hosted an edition in January 2025. Nice thus once again features on the ARES FC calendar. Nice boasts a strong MMA ecosystem: Several […]
EVO France settles in Nice from October 10 to 12, 2025
A historic first for EVO in EuropeThe 2025 edition of EVO marks its arrival on European soil. Nice becomes the first city on the continent to host this benchmark fighting games tournament. The event will take place from October 10 to 12 at the Palais des Expositions. Nice leverages its digital and event-driven ecosystemThe region […]
Emirates retrofitted A380: new Premium Economy Class in Nice
The refurbished A380 has been operating in Nice since 14 September. Emirates launched its reconfigured A380 on the Nice–Dubai route. An official presentation was held on 30 September at Nice Airport. The choice of Nice Côte d’Azur highlights the regional importance of this connection. A $5 billion industrial retrofit programme. The airline is upgrading 229 […]
Botox(s) Connects Businesses with Contemporary Creation
With the launch of the “Visites Privilèges” program, the Botox(s) network is building new bridges between the contemporary art scene (Alps & Riviera) and companies in the South of France. Through immersive and human-centered cultural experiences, this initiative invites organizations to connect with their territory, artistic creation, and collective imagination in a different way. We […]
Nice Côte d’Azur Airport reaches Level 5 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation
An unprecedented milestone in France. Nice Côte d’Azur Airport becomes the first major French airport to reach Level 5 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation. This certification is the most demanding in the world for airports in terms of greenhouse gas emissions reduction. It has been achieved five years ahead of schedule. A massive reduction of […]
Big Data & AI Paris 2025: spotlight on Nice Côte d’Azur’s AI and big data ecosystem
The participation of Team Nice Côte d’Azur in Big Data & AI Paris 2025 highlights the vitality of the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis in the fields of artificial intelligence and big data, in line with one of Europe’s major technology events. A research ecosystem of excellence Leading institutions such as the 3IA Côte d’Azur Institute […]
A demonstrator eco-district of the city of tomorrow in Cagnes-sur-Mer
A development project in Cagnes-sur-MerThe Canebiers-Villette eco-district is a development project located in Cagnes-sur-Mer, within the Nice Côte d’Azur Metropolis. It is led by Bouygues Immobilier on land transferred by SPL Côte d’Azur Aménagement. The foundation stone was laid on September 12, 2025. Start of constructionThe operation is entering the implementation phase. Work on the […]
Hotel Ambassador Nice: Hocotel completes the renovation of a 4-star asset
Hocotel Group has reopened the Hotel Ambassador, a 4-star property located on Avenue de Suède, following several years of complete renovation. This initiative is part of a broader upscale strategy and rationalisation of an integrated hotel portfolio, focused on heritage assets in the city centre. The repositioning of the property revolves around optimising capacity while […]
Japan Entry Acceleration Program: a launchpad towards the Japanese market for innovative health startups
The Japan Entry Acceleration Program 2025 (JEAP 2025) targets startups in regenerative medicine, cell and gene therapies, with a structured program running from September 2025 to March 2026. Five startups will be selected to benefit free of charge from personalized support, strategic networking, and a Demo Day in Tokyo. The application phase is open until […]
