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Reed Midem promises greater convenience for MIP visitors
PARIS: Reed Midem, which organises the international television programming event MIPTV, has announced price freezes and initiatives which aim to provide better value and reliable service to the 60,000 clients who attend its trade shows each year in Cannes.
Agreements have been reached between Reed Midem and the Palais des Festivals, where shows are held, as well as with the hotels, restaurants, beach restaurants and taxi associations.
The agreements were reached due to meetings initiated by Reed Midem’s CEO Paul Zilk, and the deputy mayor and president of the Palais des Festivals David Lisnard. The aim is strengthen the message to trade fair visitors that Cannes is an ideal location for professional events.
As per the agreement there will be a freeze of prices in hotels and the Palais itself, increased taxi capacity, plus commitments of quality and customer service by the restaurants, hotels and taxis such as a number of hotels who no longer apply a minimum stay. These measures will benefit visitors of MIPIM, MIPTV, MILIA, MIPCOM and MAPIC this year. In addition, Reed Midem has already announced a freeze of its prices for MIPCOM and MIPTV this year, and for MIDEM in 2004.
Many restaurants who are part of the Syndicat des Restaurateurs of Cannes will propose special menus and values to show guests. A special restaurant reservation service will also be offered to show attendees.
Inside the Palais des Festivals, space and service costs, such as audio-visual equipment and furniture, have not been raised since last year. In addition, new services like security video surveillance have been added. Reed Midem has also announced a 24-hour Hotel Hotline which will deal with any problems linked to check in and check out.
Reed Midem is part of Reed Exhibition, one of the world’s leading organisers of trade and consumer events with a portfolio of over 470 events in 35 countries. Each year, RE brings together over 156,000 suppliers and nine million buyers from around the globe.
NEW DELHI: Hamdard Laboratories gathered a cross-section of India’s achievers in New Delhi on Friday, handing out the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Excellence Awards to figures who have left their mark across healthcare, education, sport, public service and the arts.
The ceremony, attended by minister of state for defence Sanjay Seth and senior officials from the ministry of Ayush, celebrated individuals whose work blends professional success with a sense of public purpose. It was as much a roll call of achievement as it was a reminder that influence is not measured only in profits or podiums, but in people reached and lives improved.
Among the headline awardees was Alakh Pandey, founder and chief executive of PhysicsWallah, recognised for turning affordable digital learning into a mass movement. On the sporting front, Arjuna Awardee and kabaddi player Sakshi Puniya was honoured for her contribution to the game and for pushing women’s participation onto bigger stages.
The cultural spotlight fell on veteran lyricist and poet Santosh Anand, whose songs have echoed across generations of Hindi cinema. At 97, Anand accepted the honour with characteristic humility, reflecting on a life shaped by perseverance and hope.
Healthcare honours spanned both modern and traditional systems. Manoj N. Nesari was recognised for strengthening Ayurveda’s place in national and global health frameworks. Padma shri Mohammed Abdul Waheed was honoured for his research-backed work in Unani medicine, while padma shri Mohsin Wali received recognition for his long-standing contribution to patient-centred care.
Education and social development also featured prominently. Padma shri Zahir Ishaq Kazi was honoured for decades of work in education, while former Meghalaya superintendent of Police T. C. Chacko was recognised for public service. Goonj founder Anshu Gupta received an award for his dignity-centred rural development initiatives, and the Hunar Shakti Foundation was honoured for empowering women and young girls through skill development.
The Lifetime Achievement Award went to former IAS officer Shailaja Chandra for her long career in public healthcare and governance, particularly in the traditional systems under Ayush.
Speaking at the event, Hamdard chairman Abdul Majeed said the awards were a tribute to those who combine excellence with empathy. “These awardees reflect Hakeem Sahib’s belief that healthcare, education and public service must ultimately serve humanity,” he said.
Minister Seth struck a forward-looking note, saying India’s young population gives the country a unique opportunity to become a global destination for learning, health and wellness by 2047.
The ceremony also featured the trailer launch of Unani Ki Kahaani, an upcoming documentary starring actor Jim Sarbh, set to premiere on Discovery on 11 February.
Instituted in memory of Unani scholar and educationist Hakeem Abdul Hameed, the awards have grown into a national platform that celebrates those building a more inclusive and resilient India. For one evening at least, the spotlight was not just on success, but on service with substance.
