Designed as a meeting place for encounters, signings, and exchanges, the Escales Littéraires stand will offer more than 800 titles, with a rich program paced by pitch sessions and presentations of works on its integrated stage area.
For this inaugural edition, the bookstore will highlight two major author profiles: tourism industry professionals who take to the pen, and the leading authors from the Hachette Tourisme editions.
The tourism industry authors
Well-known figures in the sector, they share their worlds through novels, thrillers, fictions or technical works (listed in alphabetical order):
Jean da Luz – Journalist and founder of TourMaG.com, author of thrillers including “Mortelle Machination”, “L’Affaire Marvin Brown”, “Opération Leningrad” and “Code Cortex” (forthcoming).
Fabrice Dariot – Former head of the BDV Group and of Air Journal, author of three crime novels including “Pierre de Stone” (Otago Editions).
Alain Decker – Photographer, globe-trotter and writer is the recipient of the Grand Prix des Enquêteurs for his novel “Jours de ténèbres” (Robert Laffont Editions).
Geoffrey Duval – After more than 25 years in the tourism sector, including several years as president of the US Tourism Office in France, he picked up the pen. Also an actor, he nourishes his writing with encounters and human stories. He signs his first novel: “Le voleur de rêves”.
Philippe Mugnier – Destination marketing consultant and tourism professor, this Savoyard author develops works inspired by his native region. After several historical works, he publishes his first novel, “FERT – Les Veilleurs du col”, a queer Da Vinci Code of the Alpine pastures.
Josette Sicsic – Specialized journalist, she follows tourism news and provides sociological and forward-looking insights into the development of international tourism. She is the author of several technical works and travel guides. “Voyages. C’était mieux avant ? : Des années soixante aux années Covid”, is her latest opus, co-authored with Pierre Josse (former editor-in-chief of Guide du Routard).
For this inaugural edition, the bookstore will highlight two major author profiles: tourism industry professionals who take to the pen, and the leading authors from the Hachette Tourisme editions.
The tourism industry authors
Well-known figures in the sector, they share their worlds through novels, thrillers, fictions or technical works (listed in alphabetical order):
Jean da Luz – Journalist and founder of TourMaG.com, author of thrillers including “Mortelle Machination”, “L’Affaire Marvin Brown”, “Opération Leningrad” and “Code Cortex” (forthcoming).
Fabrice Dariot – Former head of the BDV Group and of Air Journal, author of three crime novels including “Pierre de Stone” (Otago Editions).
Alain Decker – Photographer, globe-trotter and writer is the recipient of the Grand Prix des Enquêteurs for his novel “Jours de ténèbres” (Robert Laffont Editions).
Geoffrey Duval – After more than 25 years in the tourism sector, including several years as president of the US Tourism Office in France, he picked up the pen. Also an actor, he nourishes his writing with encounters and human stories. He signs his first novel: “Le voleur de rêves”.
Philippe Mugnier – Destination marketing consultant and tourism professor, this Savoyard author develops works inspired by his native region. After several historical works, he publishes his first novel, “FERT – Les Veilleurs du col”, a queer Da Vinci Code of the Alpine pastures.
Josette Sicsic – Specialized journalist, she follows tourism news and provides sociological and forward-looking insights into the development of international tourism. She is the author of several technical works and travel guides. “Voyages. C’était mieux avant ? : Des années soixante aux années Covid”, is her latest opus, co-authored with Pierre Josse (former editor-in-chief of Guide du Routard).
The Hachette Tourisme Authors (with Le Routard)
The voices and creators who shape guides, travel narratives, and new ways of exploring the world:
Chantille de Lincourt — A heritage-loving author (Des villages pas comme les autres, Des châteaux pas comme les autres). Villages & Patrimoine.
Annabelle Schachmes — Food journalist and author for the Food Lovers Travel collection. Instagram
Benjamin Martinie — Creator of the Hourrail media platform!, author of “Voyager avec Hourrail”, dedicated to low-carbon travel. Instagram
Antoine de Suremain — Filmmaker and adventurer, author of “Antoine explore la France”. Instagram
Anthony Felber — Professional trail runner and architect, author of “Les 800 plus hauts refuges des Alpes”.
Chantille de Lincourt — A heritage-loving author (Des villages pas comme les autres, Des châteaux pas comme les autres). Villages & Patrimoine.
Annabelle Schachmes — Food journalist and author for the Food Lovers Travel collection. Instagram
Benjamin Martinie — Creator of the Hourrail media platform!, author of “Voyager avec Hourrail”, dedicated to low-carbon travel. Instagram
Antoine de Suremain — Filmmaker and adventurer, author of “Antoine explore la France”. Instagram
Anthony Felber — Professional trail runner and architect, author of “Les 800 plus hauts refuges des Alpes”.
A Cultural Gathering at the Heart of the Travel Industry
By bringing these signatories together within the IFTM pavilion, Escales Littéraires provides an exceptional showcase for literary creation tied to wandering, heritage, and human adventure.
In addition to autograph sessions, pitch presentations of the showcased books will punctuate the three days of the show, enabling the professional audience to discover the behind‑the‑scenes of these works and to engage directly with their authors.
Escales Littéraires Stand (S085)
In addition to autograph sessions, pitch presentations of the showcased books will punctuate the three days of the show, enabling the professional audience to discover the behind‑the‑scenes of these works and to engage directly with their authors.
Escales Littéraires Stand (S085)
Practical Information
IFTM Top Resa is the premier professional trade show uniting all players in tourism and travel (business, leisure, groups, events).
Website: : www.iftm.fr
Dates : From Tuesday, September 15 to Thursday, September 17, 2026
Location: Paris Porte de Versailles — Escales Littéraires Stand (S085)
Contact for Press & Organization :
IFTM / Press Office: IFTM Press Service (Sophie Nathan – [email protected])
Librarian in charge: Jean da Luz-Figueiredo – [email protected]
Website: : www.iftm.fr
Dates : From Tuesday, September 15 to Thursday, September 17, 2026
Location: Paris Porte de Versailles — Escales Littéraires Stand (S085)
Contact for Press & Organization :
IFTM / Press Office: IFTM Press Service (Sophie Nathan – [email protected])
Librarian in charge: Jean da Luz-Figueiredo – [email protected]
