Hess lands in Nice the same week as the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

Hess flew from Menorca to Nice on June 18, 2026, a 1-hour-18-minute hop in the Gulfstream G650ER registered N1454H. The flight touched down at Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport just before 1 p.m. local time.

The same week, the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity is underway on the French Riviera, drawing thousands of executives from media, advertising, and brand strategy. While Hess Corporation is an independent energy company — not a marketing firm — the festival draws a broad cross-section of corporate leadership for networking, deal-making, and industry panels. The short hop from Menorca suggests a Mediterranean itinerary rather than a direct business run.

The flight follows a pattern of recent activity: Hess flew from Teterboro to Trenton on June 10, and from Henderson, Nevada, to Teterboro on May 20. The New York-area home base remains consistent, with the Mediterranean leg appearing as a seasonal or strategic detour. No public events or board meetings in Nice were immediately confirmed for the company.