Through Nantes, the Pays de la Loire region benefits from a fast train line connecting them to the capital in less than 2 hours and the abandoning of the Notre-Dame-des-Landes project should allow the development of airport activities in the regional capital. Nantes Atlantique airport welcomed 5.5 million passengers in 2017, 15% more than in 2016.

A major centre for professional gatherings, the Cité des Congrès de Nantes has hosted an average of 260 economic events per year since its inauguration in 1992, contributing strongly to the demand for business tourism. 48% of Nantes airport arrivals come from Europe, up 21%, mainly attracted by congresses.

The chain supply in the Nantes urban area experienced a few changes in 2017 and as of January 1, 2018 reached 4,719 rooms