Home to over half a million people, Grenoble is regarded as one of Europe’s leading research, technology and innovation centres. A number of leading companies also have offices in Grenoble, including Schneider Electric, Hewlett Packard and Caterpillar. In introducing Grenoble to a global audience, the Olympic Winter Games played its part in attracting these firms to the city. Two new airports were built before the Olympic Winter Games: Saint-Étienne de Saint-Geoirs (now known as Alpes–Isère Airport); and Le Versoud. A temporary station, the Gare de Grenoble-Olympique, was also built specifically for the Games in the southern suburb of Eybens.

Source: Forbes December 14, 2023 14:15 UTC