F ID I C O N FE R ENCE 2022 LA VIE EN ROSE: THE WELCOME RETURN OF THE FIDI CONFERENCE, CANNES As the international moving community return to the FIDI Conference after three years, FIDI Marketing and Communications Manager Magali Horbert gives us a preview of what attendees can expect at this year s FIDI Conference and what the beautiful city of Cannes has to offer I MAGALI HORBERT, FIDI MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER f ever you wanted to let your inner Brigitte Bardot or Jean-Paul Belmondo (or Eva Green and Omar Sy for more contemporary references) shine in style, then now is your opportunity: bienvenue Cannes, the glitzy Cit des Festivals! After two long and lonely years of Zoom meetings and online events, we are thrilled to welcome our FIDI family back in person, for what promises to be an unforgettable conference. Just imagine the scene: as you walk down the Promenade de la Croisette, with the Mediterranean Sea to one side and the warm sun overhead, you turn to step into the famous Htel Martinez. Prepare your best smile: lights, camera, and action! SETTING THE SCENE The Htel Martinez is one of the most famous hotels 44 FF305 Mar_May 22 pp44-53 FIDI conference.indd 44 in Cannes, and it would be no surprise if you spot a famous actor or two, hiding behind their oversized sunglasses. Built in the art dco style and officially opened in 1929, the hotel quickly became a favourite holiday spot for European royalty and international movie stars. It underwent important refurbishments over the past two years, with the ballroom and many rooms opening to clients for the first time in April 2022. The Htel Martinez is also one of a very few in Cannes with a private beach right in front of its doors. The hotel is very conveniently situated on the famous Promenade de la Croisette, the 2km waterfront avenue that stretches along the Cannes coastline; many high-end luxury shops and restaurants line the road. WW W. F I D I FOC U S . OR G 08/03/2022 13:11