Archive for August, 2008

Film meet-up in Paris

During the festival, Cannes is the absolute capital of the movie business. One of the reasons is the unparalleled networking. On Sept 4, a networking event will be held at Le Fumoir in Paris. I’m a firm beleiver in networking, as nothing beats picking up info and tips from people in the business (and of [...]

events, movies August 31, 2008 5:44 pm 0 Comments

Toulon airport to Cannes

Toulon airport to Cannes

I occasionally get questions about reaching Cannes from Toulon airport. It’s certainly a cheap option as the flights are nearly all from low-cost carriers, but not very practical if you’re trying to reach Cannes. Airlines flying there include Air France, Ryanair, Transavia and Jetairfly. Six cities are serviced: Paris, London, Rome, Brest, Brussels and Stockholm. [...]

flights, trains, Transport August 25, 2008 5:43 pm 2 Comments

Hamish Taylor to address the TFWA in October

Hamish Taylor, known for his work with British Airways and Sainsbury’s Bank and in turning around Eurostar, will address the plenary session of the Tax Free World Association in October. Under the title ‘The Fourth Dimension’, Taylor will assess how brands, retailers and landlords can redefine their brand proposition by analysing the performance of leaders [...]

events, people August 2, 2008 5:42 pm 0 Comments