Spectacular Solar Eclipse Expected in 2027 as Travelers Flock to Witness It

Last August 12, millions of people had brought out their protective glasses to witness the display offered by a total solar eclipse. And for those who dream of reliving this magical moment, the opportunity could come sooner than expected. On August 2, 2027, this astronomical phenomenon, which occurs when one celestial body occludes another, is set to return. According to a recent statement from the Washington Post, it will even be “the eclipse of the century,” due to its unusually long duration—more than 6 minutes and 20 seconds at its maximum—and the high likelihood of clear skies.

In which countries will the solar eclipse be visible?

The eclipse will be visible from several countries, including Egypt, the southern part of Spain, Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Saudi Arabia. But to maximize your chances and enjoy the spectacle for as long as possible, it would be best to head to Luxor, Egypt, where the period of darkness will be the longest. According to American meteorologist Matthew Cappucci, no other solar eclipse visible from Earth will feature a totality as long as this one before 2114.

“In other words, the next eclipse will be spectacular”, he said. Meanwhile, astronomer Jeffrey Bennett stressed that the event should be even more impressive given that “cloud formation forecasts are excellent”. In a recent press release, the travel agency Nomade Aventure reported an unusual number of inquiries and sign-ups since the official date of the eclipse was announced. More than 8% of clients already enrolled for a 2027 small-group trip have therefore chosen one of the six itineraries that allow witnessing the phenomenon.

The same observation was made by an American media outlet. Alexandra Gillespie, luxury and adventure travel advisor and owner of New Atlas, noted a rise in inquiries for Luxor-based trips for the 2027 eclipse since August. However, she urged eclipse chasers to consider the entire totality belt, including destinations “where there is still a strong chance of optimal visibility and observing a very long totality without necessarily rushing to Luxor”. According to her, it is essential to engage the traveler as a whole.

The 2027 eclipse is already driving up travel prices

As Nomade Aventure notes, travelers were right to plan ahead to secure their trip. Several journeys are already full, and the prices for flights and accommodations located in the best spots to observe the eclipse are rising.

In its release, the agency cites, in particular, the example of a large house in Andalusia, whose usual nightly rate is €1,400 but climbs to €15,000 for the night of August 2–3, 2027. The same trend is seen with EgyptAir, whose fares have nearly doubled as the eclipse date approaches.

Manor: Bruno Le Maire and Franck Gervais Expected at Venice Conference


Manor : Bruno Le Maire et Franck Gervais attendus pour le congrès à Venise - photo RP

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The 31st Manor Leaders Congress will be held in Venice from October 28 to 31, 2026. For this anniversary edition, the network has planned several working sessions.

The first day, Wednesday, October 28, will begin with the official opening of the congress and a speech by Gregory Mavoian, Manor’s president. Attendees will then discuss electronic invoicing, with Lionel Weingaertner of American Express GBT and Thierry Vialaneix, a tax attorney at Baker McKenzie.

Artificial intelligence will occupy a prominent place in the program, with a presentation by Nicolas François, digital director and founder of the IA Tech & Travel Café newsletter, on the challenges of this technology in tourism. Marie-Laure Tarragano, an associate at DTMV, will then present the regulatory framework applicable to AI.

Christian Sabbagh, CEO of Travelsoft, will address the topic “The SAAS Apocalypse”, followed by a conference focusing on cybersecurity risks and artificial intelligence by Clément Domingo, a hacker and speaker.


Bruno Le Maire Expected on October 29

On Thursday, October 29, the morning will be devoted to several presentations, including that of Franck Gervais, chief executive of the Pierre & Vacances group, who will revisit the company’s revival. Sébastien Mazé, International Grand Master of Chess, will also propose a talk titled “The Queen, the Bishop and the CEO.”

The former Minister of the Economy and Finance Bruno Le Maire is expected to deliver an address described as exceptional and exclusive, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

A buffet lunch organized around a workshop with partners is then planned. At the end of the day, attendees will travel to Venice by boat and will have free time near St. Mark’s Square.

On Friday, October 30, the program includes a boat excursion to Murano and Burano. The general assembly of the Manor GIE will be scheduled in the afternoon.

Strike: Flight Delays and Cancellations Expected at Airports


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The mobilization announced in the public sector this Tuesday, September 29, 2026, will lead to disruptions in air transport.

Some representative unions of the aviation sector have indeed echoed the call for strike launched by the public service inter-union.

In order to limit disruptions and ensure the safety of air operations, the DGAC has asked airlines to reduce their flight schedules across several hubs.


5 % of flights canceled at Paris-CDG

At Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle, airlines will have to reduce their flight schedules by 5% between 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.

The Paris hub is thus expected to see some schedule adjustments throughout the day, with cancellations or changes that could affect some passengers.

In Marseille-Provence, the restrictions will be more substantial. The DGAC is requesting a 25% reduction in the flight program between 4:00 p.m. and midnight.

Other disruptions are also expected during the day at several regional airports.

The DGAC specifically cites Nantes-Atlantique, Strasbourg-Entzheim, Limoges, Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées and Pau-Pyrénées, where disruptions could occur in certain time slots.

Conversely, traffic is expected to be normal at the other French airports.

The DGAC recommends that passengers contact their airline directly to check the status of their flight before heading to the airport.


Strike: in trains, what disruptions?

SNCF Voyageurs has indicated that train traffic will be “normal on TGV and Intercités services” and “almost normal on TER.”

By contrast, it will be disrupted on TER services and on Transilien trains in the Île-de-France region. (See box). Note that RATP traffic in Paris is expected to be only sporadically affected.


Forecasts for RER and Île-de-France trains for Tuesday, September 29, 2026

In the context of a national interprofessional social movement on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, the movement of trains and RER services operated by Transilien SNCF Voyageurs for Île-de-France Mobilités will be normal on the RER lines A and B as well as on lines H, J, K, L, N, P and U.

On the other lines, the circulation forecasts are as follows:

• RER C and E: 3 trains out of 4 ;

• Line V: 2 trains out of 3 ;

• RER D: between 1 out of 2 and 1 out of 3 depending on the branches ;

• Line R: 1 train out of 3, only during peak hours (schedules vary by branch).

Detailed, line-by-line forecasts are available at 5 p.m. on mobility sites and apps: Île-de-France Mobilités, transilien.com and SNCF Connect.

Transilien SNCF Voyageurs and Île-de-France Mobilités urge travelers on the affected lines who can to limit planned travel on Tuesday, September 29, 2026 and to favor teleworking.

Marietton: Overseas TMC Acquisitions Expected Soon


"Une intégration trop importante peut exposer les acteurs" selon Arnaud Abitbol - Photo : RP

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TourMaG – What is your assessment of 2026 for Havas Voyages?

Arnaud Abitbol :
Like everyone else, we were affected by the Middle East conflict.

The months of March, April, May and June saw a roughly 15% drop in bookings on average, with activity picking up again in mid-July and an unusually strong August.

September also looks positive.

In terms of business travel, thanks to a robust acquisition strategy on our part, we are growing.


Ultimately, although we anticipated 2026 would be a very tough year, we will obviously finish with results lower than 2025, but not by a large margin.

For the end of the year, budgets coming in are rather healthy. We won’t have a year like 2025, which was exceptional in every respect, but 2026 should still be a very good year.

The results are solid and we are very satisfied. Four or five months ago, in April, we would have signed up for this.



Fabrice Allion brings an “expertise in retail and customer experience”

TourMaG – And how is the year ending shaping up?

Arnaud Abitbol :
Booking levels are trending very positively.

At the start of each month, we run national campaigns. On September 1st, we ran a Polynesian promotion and, by noon that same day, we had sold 90% of our stock. We’ve done well with these events and it works. It’s positive and it says something about the state of the market.

Moreover, in October, Japan will be in the spotlight, with stays designed by our inbound operator Japan Experience.


TourMaG – What are the big topics for this rentrée for Havas Voyages?

Arnaud Abitbol :
There is notably the arrival of Fabrice Allion, who brings a profile quite different from what is usually found in tourism.

He previously served as retail director at Zadig & Voltaire. He therefore knows retail extremely well.

He joined us a few months ago and is doing an excellent job with the agencies.

It is one of the big new developments at Havas. He structures things, supports the teams and brings fresh ideas. It does us a lot of good.


TourMaG – Was his recruitment aimed at a need within the travel agencies? A move upmarket to complete?

Arnaud Abitbol :
He has real expertise in retail and the customer experience.

His mission is to understand what happens in a point of sale, to work on the customer experience and to support the teams. That is his métier. He knows these topics inside and out.

For us, the challenge was more to bring best practices in retail management, to consolidate what we already knew how to do, to learn new things and to ensure that best practices are shared by everyone.

It is a substantial effort and we are already starting to see the results in the agencies.


Marietton Développement looks at developments in Europe

TourMaG – Could you tell us more?

Arnaud Abitbol :
Without revealing what we’re doing or with whom we’re in talks, I think we’ll make announcements by the end of the year.

There is a strong focus on the acquisition of TMCs abroad, particularly in Europe. The aim is to strengthen our European positioning to better serve our clients.

We have already identified several TMCs with whom we have begun discussions. Some are already quite advanced, notably in the Netherlands, in Italy, and in Portugal.

On the tourism side, we continue to operate mainly opportunistically. Opportunities arise and we study them.


Read also: Marietton: acquisitions of TMCs abroad expected soon!

TourMaG – Does this fit within the development of Supertripper?

Arnaud Abitbol :
That’s exactly it. Supertripper is a fully integrated TMC, with an SBT that we find extremely efficient. We therefore think we have a card to play in Europe.

We see that, in markets close to France, the level of technological maturity isn’t the same as here.

In France, there are a multitude of SBTs and solutions, with new players appearing regularly. In the Netherlands, Italy, Spain or Portugal, we see that tools aren’t always as mature and online penetration rates are much lower than in France.

Acquiring a TMC in these countries also means giving it access to our tools and, perhaps, making Supertripper a brand that could be deployed at a European scale.

For these acquisitions, we target companies with annual revenues under 100 million euros.

We also keep the same philosophy. We ask the founder to reinvest part of their cash-out into the holding so that we remain co-owners in the project.

It was rather natural up to now in France because, in tourism, many people know Marietton. For a foreign leader, that may be less obvious. We will see whether we need to adapt our approach.


“We will not become hoteliers, but we are looking at opportunities”

TourMaG – The other major topic was the acquisition of a lodge in South Africa, a place you will own outright. What does that signify for the group?

Arnaud Abitbol :
It’s a true, large-scale project, and our first hotel project of this magnitude.

We are encouraged in this thinking by our shareholder, who pushes us to go further in this segment of the hotel industry and to acquire tangible assets.

We realize that gaining greater control of the value chain and owning a hotel in a stable destination can be a real asset.

Of course, these are cash-intensive projects. They involve substantial investments, but in the long term, they are very interesting.


TourMaG – What is the genesis of this acquisition? Marietton is more specialized in travel agencies and tour operators.

Arnaud Abitbol :
Frédéric Braun, the head of Akilanga, is very active in South Africa and knows the market well. He presented this project to us. We approved it very quickly at the last strategic committee.

Ultimately, it’s quite virtuous and quite simple. I don’t believe there has been a change in intention or strategy.

We have distribution, production and a DMC. This DMC works locally with different partners, notably hoteliers. From there, opportunities of this type can arise.

We also know that we can market a portion of the capacities.

From the outside, this may seem very distant from us, but it feels quite natural. We move people, so owning a hotel isn’t completely unrelated to our activity.

We will not become hotel operators on a large scale, but we can periodically look at strategic opportunities. These are topics that increasingly interest us.



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SNCF Strike on June 10: Disruptions Expected on High-Speed Lines


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On en sait plus sur les prévisions de trafic SNCF pour le mercredi 10 juin 2026, alors qu’un mouvement social national est annoncé.

Dans un communiqué, la SNCF annonce que des perturbations sont à prévoir pour les TGV INOUI en France ou vers l’Europe, OUIGO, TGV Lyria, avec en moyenne 2 TGV sur 3 en circulation.

“Tous les clients sont recontactés en cas d’annulation de leur train et bénéficient d’un remboursement ou d’une possibilité de report sur un autre train. Grâce aux places restant disponibles, l’ensemble des clients devrait pouvoir voyager dans la journée“, souligne le Groupe.

De même, des perturbations sont à prévoir sur les lignes Intercités de jour et de nuit avec environ 1 train sur 2 qui circulera.


Grève SNCF du 10 juin : en région, un trafic “fortement perturbé”

The regional traffic, for its part, will be heavily disrupted. Detailed forecasts will be announced in each region on all information channels starting this Monday, June 8, by the end of the day.

Finally, in Île-de-France, for trains and RER operated on behalf of Île-de-France Mobilités, traffic will be heavily disrupted on most lines. The detailed forecasts for each line will be announced starting Tuesday, June 9.

“Transilien SNCF Voyageurs and Île-de-France Mobilités invite travelers who can to postpone their train travel on June 10“.

Read also : Convention EDV – SNCF : “It is high time we get to work” says Jean Castex

Pierre & Vacances: Buyout Offer Expected by Q1 2027


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The proposed rapprochement between Pierre & Vacances and Mubadala Capital takes another step forward.

The two groups have signed an agreement outlining the terms for acquiring all outstanding Pierre & Vacances shares, via MC Pomona Bidco, a vehicle controlled by Mubadala Capital.

The transaction contemplates a voluntary cash offer, according to the financial terms announced on June 22, 2026. Mubadala Capital has already secured commitments from shareholders representing 80.13% of the circulating share capital.

Among them are Fidera Limited, with 26.72%, Benefit Street Partners, with 24.96%, Pastel Holding, with 8.60%, and Pristine, with 11.49%, within the framework of the management trust related notably to the state-guaranteed loan.


Pierre & Vacances: The Board of Directors Back the Offer

On July 17, 2026, the Pierre & Vacances board of directors welcomed, unanimously and favorably, the proposed offer. Its reasoned opinion will be issued after the delivery of the independent expert’s report and the views of the employee representative bodies.

The board currently believes that the operation is in the best interests of the company, its shareholders, its employees and its other stakeholders.

The offer contemplates a price of €1.90 per ordinary share, with the attached coupon, and €1.79 per share with the detached coupon.

To read: The Pierre & Vacances group could be acquired by an Emirati fund.

An additional €0.10 per share could be paid in the event of a mandatory withdrawal and delisting, provided that Mubadala Capital holds at least 90% of the capital and voting rights on a fully diluted basis at the end of the offer.

An extraordinary distribution of bonuses of €0.11 per ordinary share must also be approved by the shareholders at an extraordinary general meeting planned around 30 September 2026.


Pierre & Vacances: An Offer Expected in the First Quarter of 2027

The filing of the offer with the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) is planned no later than the first quarter of 2027.

It remains subject, notably, to obtaining the usual regulatory approvals, to the board’s reasoned opinion, to the approval of the extraordinary distribution by the shareholders, and to obtaining the necessary consents under existing financing agreements.

The closing of the offer is expected to occur in the first half of 2027. If the conditions are met, Mubadala Capital also plans a mandatory buyout of all shares and a delisting of Pierre & Vacances.

For Mubadala Capital, this operation should support a new development phase for the group, notably through the renovation and upgrading of its sites, as well as the expansion of its portfolio.


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Aerial: SFMA Returns in January 2027 with 100+ Exhibitors Expected


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The Aviation Training and Careers Fair (SFMA) will stage its 35th edition from January 29 to 31, 2027 at the Aéronautical Museum and Space Museum – Paris-Le Bourget.

Regarded as the only fair in France entirely dedicated to employment, training, and recruitment within the aviation, air transport, and space sectors, the event takes place amid strong hiring pressures within the industry.

The 2027 edition will build on the momentum observed in 2026, which brought together 18,292 visitors, up 17.5% year over year.

A audience largely focused on orientation and career integration: 69% of attendees came to pursue training or to clarify their path, and 46% were seeking employment, internships, or apprenticeships.


An Essential Event for Guidance and Employment

For three days, more than 100 exhibitors – schools, apprenticeship centers, universities, training organizations, airlines, manufacturers, equipment suppliers, and institutions – will gather in Hall Concorde.

They will showcase their professions, the corresponding trainings, and the recruitment opportunities, and will interact directly with visitors.

The fair also reinforces its role as an orientation platform for a predominantly young audience: nearly half of attendees are between 16 and 25 years old, and 47% are high school students, college students, or secondary school pupils.

The event attracts visitors from beyond the Île-de-France region, with 30% coming from the provinces and 5% from the overseas departments and territories or abroad.


A Sector Under Strain in Search of Talent

The program will feature around 40 thematic conferences, continuing the approach of the previous edition, dedicated to careers, training pathways, the required competencies, and the prospects for progression in a sector undergoing transformation.

In a context shaped by the ecological transition, the rise of new technologies, and the development of drones, this 35th edition also aims to highlight how aeronautics and space jobs are evolving and the skills associated with them.

“The upsurge in SFMA attendance reflects both the urgency of recruitment needs in a sector hiring on a large scale and the growing interest of young people in these professions.

The fair has been designed to foster this encounter
“, emphasizes Emmanuelle Husson, the SFMA curator.

Also read: SFMA 2026: three days to meet the aviation recruiters


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Returning to France After a Long Trip: Why the Homecoming Is Often Harder Than Expected

Four years ago, they dropped everything: the apartment, the steady job, the car. They headed to Australia for what was meant to be the first big journey of their lives. Thibaut and Pauline, 25 and 26, didn’t know each other yet when they left France. A few weeks later, they fell in love and began traveling together.

At first, they stayed because they loved Australia and wanted to keep exploring the country. But when their visa could no longer be renewed, the return became unavoidable: “We told ourselves, it’s the end of Australia, a page is turning. We are going to travel for six months in Southeast Asia before returning to France.”

But as the deadline drew closer, concerns emerged: “What scares us is re-acclimating to the French system, explains Pauline. We are bilingual, we don’t want to lose our English and we are used to the Anglophone system, with a great openness in companies. Here, we focus more on our experience and our personality than on our diplomas. And I earn a better living.”

Finalement, au lieu de rentrer, le couple a postulé à un Programme Vacances-Travail (PVT) en Nouvelle-Zélande.

“Nous n’évitons pas à 100 % de rentrer en France, mais nous n’essayons pas d’y retourner non plus. Si nous ne trouvons pas de sponsor pour obtenir un visa en Nouvelle-Zélande, nous pensons déjà au Canada”, raconte le couple. Avec la distance, les aspects qui leur plaisent moins en France se sont accentués. Ils s’inquiètent du coût des loyers, de la qualité de vie, mais aussi du sentiment d’insécurité. Malgré les atouts qu’ils reconnaissent au pays, une part d’eux appréhende toujours l’idée d’y revenir.

Travel, Identity Change and Acclimatization

Pour de nombreux voyageurs, le retour est loin d’être une simple formalité. Après plusieurs années à l’étranger, retrouver sa vie d’avant peut s’avérer plus difficile qu’on ne l’imagine. Floriane, 32 ans, en a fait l’expérience.

Après plusieurs séjours à l’étranger pendant ses études, puis près de deux ans en Australie et un PVT en Nouvelle-Zélande, Floriane décide de rentrer en France en juin 2025 : “Je me suis dit : j’ai 31 ans, ça fait trois ans que je ne vis plus en France, je ne cotise pas pour la retraite, mon CV ressemble un peu à n’importe quoi… ce sont toutes ces questions qui m’ont fait revenir.” Pourtant, une fois en France, les doutes s’intensifient. Lorsqu’elle retrouve ses amis, le décalage est brutal : “Certains de mes proches me disaient : “On vient d’acheter l’appart” ou “On attend le bébé”. J’étais contente pour eux, mais je me prenais un coup de poignard à chaque fois, à me dire : “Mais merde, qu’est-ce que j’ai foutu ?”.

Peu à peu, elle remet en question ses choix, à commencer par son métier de journaliste. Mais ses doutes dépassent le cadre professionnel : ai-je bien fait de rentrer ? Dois-je repartir ? Mais où, et pourquoi ? Des interrogations qu’elle traverse seule, son expérience étant difficile à partager avec son entourage.

Bien vivre son retour en France est possible, à condition de l’anticiper. Le piège est de penser que revenir dans son pays d’origine ne nécessite aucun ajustement. Pour Matthieu Fouché, il faut anticiper ce changement sur le plan mental : « n arrive dans un nouveau pays, l’environnement est tellement différent qu’il y a forcément des modifications identitaires, explique-t-il. Cela entraîne souvent le sentiment d’évoluer positivement : apprendre de nouvelles choses, devenir quelqu’un que l’on apprécie à ce moment-là.”

Le retour implique alors un nouveau bouleversement, parfois appelé en psychologie « choc culturel inversé » : le fait de revenir dans un lieu censé être familier, mais qui semble soudain étranger. “Souvent, de retour d’ expatriation, on ne se rend pas compte de ce qu’il va se passer, explique Pascale Chazelle, coach certifiée dans l’accompagnement des conjoints expatriés. Il y a souvent une période de questionnement et une nécessité de se réinventer : les valeurs ont changé, la relation avec la famille ou les amis aussi, et se pose la question de qui je suis et quels sont mes projets.”

Living Well Upon Returning to France

Living well upon returning to France is possible, provided it is anticipated. The trap is to think that returning to one’s homeland requires no adjustment. For Matthieu Fouché, one must anticipate this mental shift: “When you’re preparing to go to a new country, you expect it to be difficult, that you’ll have to make an effort to meet people. And, well, you should have a bit of that same mental preparation before returning to France.”

This work can also involve introspection. Pascale Chazelle particularly recommends listing the skills gained abroad, to become aware of the evolutions you’ve undergone and to integrate this new identity.

After several years in Australia and Asia, Damien and Fanny, 31, decide to return. After a month of happiness at seeing their loved ones again, the blues arrive: “We were looking forward to our return to France, and yet after a month, ouch. Small depression,” recounts Damien. It’s the first time I’ve ever experienced this in my life. It hurts, I hadn’t seen it coming.

Alors, le couple prend une décision : faire les saisons en France. “C’était une manière pour nous de garder un peu ce côté backpacker, ajoute le jeune homme. Nous avons enchaîné les saisons dans le Sud-Ouest, puis fait une saison en Savoie et actuellement nous sommes du côté de Saint-Malo. Après cet été, je pense que nous allons essayer de nous poser définitivement.”

Si Damien et Fanny ont pu compter l’un sur l’autre, et sont aujourd’hui heureux d’être rentrés, certains voyageurs se retrouvent confrontés à l’incompréhension de leur entourage, renforçant leur sentiment d’isolement. Matthieu Fouché et Pascale Chazelle conseillent alors de se rapprocher de personnes ayant vécu des expériences similaires.

Cependant si le coup de blues s’installe dans le temps avec un réel impact sur la vie quotidienne, une difficulté à établir des liens avec les autres, une tristesse qui se rapproche des symptômes dépressifs, il convient de se faire accompagner par un psychologue.

Le retour en France n’est donc pas forcément un renoncement, mais peut devenir une nouvelle étape. Et si, malgré tout, l’envie de repartir se fait sentir, l’aéroport ne sera jamais bien loin.