Itinerea Group Unveils Its 2027 Group Catalog


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A catalog that accompanies the group’s new identity

Since June 1, 2026, CALAFELL EVASION and PROMENADE have been brought together under a single identity: ITINEREA GROUP.

The 2027 catalog is the first edition to fully reflect this evolution. It combines the experience gained over the years in Spain and Portugal with an offering that is now clearer, more coherent, and easier to identify.

Professionals can find both must-see itineraries and more original routes. The catalog can thus be used to select a program ready for marketing, to prepare a brochure, or to build a trip tailored to a specific request.


A comprehensive program across the entire Iberian Peninsula

In Spain, the offering notably covers Andalusia, Catalonia, Barcelona, Madrid, Castile, the Costa Brava, the Costa Dorada, the Costa Blanca, the Costa del Azahar, Cantabria, the Basque Country, and the northern part of the country.

The Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands complete this program with seaside stays, discovery itineraries, hikes, and opportunities for departures outside the peak season. Andorra is also represented through mountain products, winter getaways, and active programs.

In Portugal, travelers can discover Lisbon, Porto, the central region, the Alentejo, the Algarve, the Minho, and the Douro Valley. Madeira and the Azores also feature prominently with itineraries focused on landscapes, hiking, and nature.

This diversity allows professionals to entrust several projects to a single interlocutor, whether it’s a grand cultural circuit, a base-to-base stay, an island discovery, or a thematic program.


27 new offerings to refresh the brochures

The novelties are easily identifiable in the index by the “N” pictogram. Twelve new programs pertain to Spain and Andorra, while fifteen are devoted to Portugal, Madeira, and the Azores.

In Spain, the 2027 program notably expands active travel and grand discovery itineraries with hiking in Andalusia, the Great Coastal Walk, the Grand Tour of Spain, or the Grand Tour of Tenerife.

New products are also offered in Minorca, Lloret de Mar, Aragon, and Andorra, as well as winter getaways in Torremolinos and Tenerife.

In Portugal, several novelties highlight the country’s heritage and grand landscapes: Hiking between Minho and Douro, Portugal Authentic, The Route of Wonders, The Land of the Navigators, The Jewels of Portugal, or Portugal Otherwise.

The archipelagos are particularly well represented with Madeiran Nature & Hiking, In the Heart of Madeira, Madeira: Sky and Sea, Hiking in the Azores, and Azores, the Nature Archipelago.

These novelties complement the products already valued by partners and allow them to progressively introduce new destinations or themes into their programs.


A tool designed for tourism professionals

The 2027 group catalog has been designed as a true B2B commercial support. It allows selecting a trip by destination, duration, season, budget, or the participants’ profile.

Each program can also serve as a basis for creating a customized project. Accommodation, transport, meals, excursions, guided tours, activities, and on-site assistance can be adapted to the group’s expectations.

The ITINEREA GROUP teams support professionals in choosing the destination, organizing the steps, and selecting the services. This on-the-ground knowledge relies on a network of local partners in Spain, Portugal, Andorra, and the archipelagos.

The group’s strengthened presence in Madeira and the Azores, notably through a local collaboration in Funchal, also enables more precise support for these developing destinations.


A new edition geared toward the future

With more than 100 products and 27 new offerings, the 2027 group catalog brings together must-see destinations, thematic experiences, and off-season journeys in a single resource.

It highlights ITINEREA GROUP’s ambition to become a reference partner for the design and organization of group trips in the Iberian Peninsula and its archipelagos, while maintaining a close, responsive, and personalized service.

The 2027 catalog is available from ITINEREA GROUP teams. Professionals can contact them to receive this new edition, obtain information about a program, or build a tailor-made group trip.



Trip.com Group and Seat Unique Group Partner to Launch a Premium Events Offering


Trip.com Group et Seat Unique Group s'associent pour lancer une offre d'événements premium, photo by Trip.com group

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Trip.com Group et Seat Unique Group ont conclu un partenariat mondial pour proposer des formules d’hospitalité officielles et des expériences VIP à des millions de voyageurs internationaux.

Cette collaboration répond à l’augmentation des déplacements touristiques liés aux événements musicaux et sportifs, les données de Trip.com Group indiquant d’ailleurs que 66 % des voyageurs de la région Asie-Pacifique ont déjà planifié des vacances à l’étranger pour assister à un concert.

L’accord permet désormais d’intégrer de manière fluide des billets VIP pour de grands concerts, des matchs de football ou des Grands Prix de Formule 1 directement sur la plateforme de réservation.

Robin Sherry, PDG de Seat Unique Group, souligne l’importance stratégique de cette alliance : « La façon dont les gens voyagent évolue. De plus en plus, l’important n’est plus seulement la destination, mais les expériences vécues sur place. En nous associant à Trip.com Group, nous offrons à des millions de voyageurs l’accès à des expériences premium officielles lors de certains des plus grands événements sportifs, musicaux et de divertissement au monde, via une plateforme qu’ils connaissent déjà et en laquelle ils ont confiance. »

Cette collaboration permet aux voyageurs de réserver des prestations d’hospitalité issues directement d’un réseau de plus de 140 détenteurs de droits officiels.

Pour ces partenaires (clubs de football, organisateurs et salles de spectacle), l’accord ouvre un canal de distribution direct auprès d’une très large audience internationale planifiant déjà des séjours vers le Royaume-Uni et l’Europe.


A direct distribution channel connected to the major players in sports and entertainment

L’offre premium qui sera déployée sur Trip.com dans les prochains mois s’appuie sur des relations directes avec des entités de premier plan telles que l’Arsenal FC, le Real Madrid, l’AC Milan, l’Everton FC, Co-op Live, KMJ Entertainment ainsi que la majorité des Grands Prix de Formule 1.

De plus, Seat Unique Group bénéficie du soutien de figures du sport et du divertissement via des structures comme The Players’ Fund et The Artists’ Collective. Parmi ces soutiens figurent notamment Harry Kane, Ben Stokes, Dame Jessica Ennis-Hill ou encore Jack Whitehall.

M. Bo Sun, directeur marketing de Trip.com Group, résume cette ambition : « Le voyage axé sur l’expérience redéfinit la manière dont les gens planifient leurs séjours. Les voyageurs organisent de plus en plus leurs excursions autour des moments qui comptent le plus pour eux. Les événements en direct illustrent parfaitement cette évolution. Grâce à ce partenariat, nous permettons aux fans de se rapprocher de certaines des expériences les plus passionnantes au monde dans les domaines du sport, de la musique et du divertissement. »

Audiophones: Vox Group Reaches Milestone with Simultaneous Translation


Avec Vox Aura, le guide touristique peut proposer une solution de traduction simultanée en 4 langues, lors d'une même visite, à partir d'un seul récepteur - Photo : Vox Group

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TourMaG – Could you quickly introduce Vox Group?

Daniele Marchesiello: Vox Group was founded 25 years ago in Italy.

We have been offering technological solutions for guided tours, including headsets, audioguides, and a sightseeing app for individuals.

We work mainly with tour operators, cruise lines, OTAs, coach operators, museums, receptive agencies, and we are present in more than 150 countries across the globe.

TourMaG – Could you name a few of your clients?

Daniele Marchesiello :
We collaborate with Salaün Holidays, Verdié Voyages, Solotour, Richou, but also cruise operators like Intercruises, BLB Cruises, CroisiEurope, Tauck, Trafalgar in the UK, or Riviera Travel in Switzerland.

There are also Get Your Guide, Viator, the Château de Chenonceau, or in Marseille the Cosquer Cave, the MUCEM and the Tourist Office. In Aix-en-Provence, we have clients such as the Granet Museum, the Hôtel de Caumont, etc.

TourMaG – How does Vox Group differentiate itself from the competition?

Daniele Marchesiello :
We have two main competitors, Quiet Vox, founded in 2004, three years after us, and Whisper. We regularly find ourselves competing among the three, broadly speaking.

Our seniority and expertise give us a decisive edge. We offer flexibility and global know-how that make the difference.

We distinguish ourselves already by our presence and offices around the world, which helps reassure our partners. If they come to Egypt and have an issue, they know they can call the local office to find solutions.

The other major difference is that our competitors are specialized in certain tourism segments. By contrast, we chose to position ourselves across all segments.

And then, we never stop investing, whether it’s designing new products, improving current ones, or renewing the headset fleet.

Finally, our group stands out by its size. We employ more than 300 employees, including office staff (sales, marketing, etc.) and the various teams that prepare devices, manage reservations, ship them, etc.


TourMaG – In this July month, you’re innovating again with Vox Aura. Could you explain the concept?

Daniele Marchesiello: During a guided tour, Vox Aura will enable the guide to offer the group a simultaneous translation of the explanations into four languages – the guide’s language and three others – using a single receiver.

This product should notably appeal to DMCs, cruise lines and OTAs because they can open visit slots in multiple languages.

The tool allows choosing from more than 200 languages available. The guide accesses the settings via an app.

TourMaG – Is this simultaneous translation based on AI?

Daniele Marchesiello :
Yes, we opted to use a global AI that, fed daily, becomes smarter, and can be enriched with input from everyone. However, the server — which controls the AI and reassures the guide that all comments will not be recorded — and the hardware portion were implemented by Vox Group.

TourMaG – How did the idea for Vox Aura come to you?

Daniele Marchesiello :
During the Covid period, Vox chose to invest in technology and growth.

An application was developed for contactless tours, with the addition of translation, but it turned out that not everyone in a group would necessarily use their own phone, so this feature was later transferred to audioguides.

We then developed Vox Aura, which offers the same functionalities as the app but on receivers provided by the guide.



Daniele Marchesiello, directeur général France de Vox Group et Lydia Vallet, directrice commerciale, présentent Vox Aura lors du Forum des Pionniers 2026 en Egypte - Photo : AB

TourMaG – How do guides react when you present Vox Aura? Aren’t they worried about their jobs when they see a tool that can translate in four languages simultaneously?

Daniele Marchesiello: On the contrary. Guides work for tour operators, but they also run their own tours. And now they will have the possibility to assemble groups speaking two languages. It’s also a comfort gain. They no longer have to alternate explanations in two languages during a single visit. It saves time.

TourMaG – The commercialization of Vox Aura will start in August 2026. How did the testing phase go?

Daniele Marchesiello: We officially unveiled the solution at WTM 2025 in London, last November. Since December, we’ve received numerous trial requests, which allowed us to improve the software aspect. Indeed Vox Aura is Internet-connected and updates automatically.

TourMaG – Do clients need an internet connection during their visit to benefit from the simultaneous translation?

Daniele Marchesiello: Not necessarily; it’s enough that the guide’s device is connected. The link between Vox Aura and the receivers is wireless.

We conducted numerous real-life tests with our clients, including cruise lines, OTAs, tour operators, receptive partners, museums, etc.

Among the Vox Aura options is the ability to add information before the visit or the conference. For example, during a tour focused on the churches of Paris, the guide can specify the route or the vocabulary that might be used on the topic. The solution will pre-fetch all terms specific to a church visit, which can be used from a architectural or highly technical perspective.

Another interesting feature: it is possible to require translation of certain words or proper names, or to exclude translation of others. For instance, in Brussels, the Grand-Place isn’t translated as “Piazza Grande” or “Great Place.”

TourMaG – Does this simultaneous translation tool exist elsewhere, with competitors?

Daniele Marchesiello :
While translation apps are multiplying for the general public, the travel industry demands a much higher degree of rigor. In this domain, Vox Group is today recognized as the only player offering a global, fully integrated ecosystem for guiding.


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Omio Group Announces Plan to Acquire Rail Europe


Omio Group annonce le projet d'acquisition de Rail Europe, image by OMIO

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The Omio Group, a multimodal booking group, is launching a sector-wide consolidation phase by absorbing the Rail Europe platform on July 16, 2026.

Thanks to this merger, the newly formed group plans to sell 22 million train tickets per year and to collaborate with a network of more than 28,000 transport operators worldwide.

This transaction comes in a railway distribution market that is undergoing a restructuring, driven by European state investments in low-carbon transport infrastructure and the shift toward mobility alternatives to road and air travel.


Transaction details and operational organization

The integration of Rail Europe’s historic platform will allow the Omio Group to broaden its current offering, which already includes its consumer-facing B2C platform, its distribution service for professionals (B2B), as well as the Rome2Rio journey planner.

Rail Europe will retain its current brand identity with travelers and partners while migrating to Omio’s technological backbone and multimodal inventory. This technological transfer provides the acquirer with direct access to a network of travel agencies operating in more than 70 countries.

The operation will also lead to a reorganization of the company’s structures. The consolidated workforce is expected to reach approximately 680 employees worldwide, combining Omio’s teams with Rail Europe’s 205 staff.

However, the closing of the agreement remains subject to the regulatory information and consultation process with the bodies representing the staff, which must issue an advisory opinion on the project before any final signing.

Emerging Travel Group (RateHawk, Roundtrip) Expands Its Airline Offering With Travelport


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Emerging Travel Group, the parent company of RateHawk, ZenHotels and Roundtrip, announces the strengthening of its partnership with Travelport.

The company is expanding the integration of Travelport’s aviation content, with the aim of simplifying reservation management and post-booking operations for travel professionals.

This development is expected to enable agents and travel managers to carry out certain air-ticket related tasks more easily, such as issuing, canceling, or voluntary refunds.

The announcement comes as the peak summer season approaches, a period when booking volumes and modification requests are especially high.

Emerging Travel Group began integrating Travelport’s offering in 2025.

Airline tickets from the platform were initially added to RateHawk, a multi-product booking platform for travel professionals, and to Roundtrip, its business travel solution.


Travelport bets on integrated workflows

Users of these two platforms can also access Travelport’s GDS rates and content, as well as the NDC content from certain airlines.

The announced extension is designed to further facilitate dossier management once a booking is made, directly from the environments used by professionals.

Direct access to the various offers from airlines is essential for travel professionals, as it allows them to manage their clients’ itineraries and make changes without having to contact third-party providers“, explains Fredrik Bonnalt, head of the non-accommodation offering at Emerging Travel Group.

According to him, this integration also helps speed up the booking process and improve customer service.

For his part, Jason Toothman, Travelport’s Chief Commercial Officer, underlines the growing demand for integrated management of air content within a single workflow.

He highlights TripServices, Travelport’s platform dedicated to the creation and management of travel products, which should enable professionals to access, book and manage content more quickly.


Emerging Travel Group aims for IATA accreditation

The partnership also aligns with Travelport’s artificial intelligence strategy. The group recently announced a collaboration with Cognizant and Anthropic, some features of which will rely on TripServices to further integrate AI into travel professionals’ workflows.

In parallel with its collaboration with Travelport, Emerging Travel Group continues its development in the airline distribution market.

The group is particularly aiming to obtain IATA accreditation for several of its legal entities worldwide. The first accreditation has already been obtained in Germany.


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Sainte-Claire Group Acquires Eden Tour


Yvon Peltanche fondateur d'Eden Tour avait annoncé à ses équipes avoir reçu plusieurs marques d'intérêt fin 2025 - Photo CE

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Eden Tour passes under the umbrella of the Sainte-Claire group.

Rumors of the sale of the network led and created by Yvon Peltanche have circulated since 2024. The 66-year-old executive who wished to hand over the reins did not hide, at the end of 2025 during the latest internal seminar, that he had received several “marks of interest”.

If several names circulated, it was ultimately the Sainte-Claire group that won the bid, on July 17 last. Yvon Peltanche will remain for three more years to accompany the company’s transition.

The Selectour member network weighs €65 million in business volume in 2025 (€42.6 million in 2024), for a turnover of €6.7 million (€5.5 million in 2024).


The Sainte-Claire Group Reaches the 100 Travel Agencies Milestone

26 agencies with the acquisition of Aven Tour in July 2025 constitute the network’s footprint. The company is also organized around a production hub – encompassing Azores Voyages, Faroe Voyages and Eden in France – and is broken down into several specialized segments: Eden Groups (group travel), Eden School (school trips), Eden Affairs (ticketing) and Eden Business (seminars and incentives).

On its side, the Sainte-Claire Group led by Eric Kuo counts on the mainland nearly 70 travel agencies bearing various brands such as TUI, Selectour, Havas Voyages, Navitour and Aquatour.

In the overseas territories, the group is also present in Réunion, Guyana, Martinique and Guadeloupe with close to thirty points of sale, including a business hub.

With this acquisition, Sainte-Claire thus surpasses the 100-agency mark and strengthens its presence significantly in the western part of France.

As a reminder, in June 2024, the Sainte-Claire group had acquired Penchard Voyages (four points of sale in Guadeloupe).

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GENERAL INFORMATION


Head Office: Headquarters: Pont-de-Buis-les-Quimerch (29) – Agencies in France and Belgium

Language(s): French

Employees: > 500

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POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Paris – Île-de-France

Carte Paris - Ile de France

Experienced Travel Consultant
• Permanent contract – Mantes-la-Jolie (78)
Group Travel Sales
• Permanent contract – Paris (75)

North

Carte Nord

Business-to-Business Travel Sales
• Permanent contract – Lille (59)

Great West

Carte Grand Ouest

Experienced Travel Consultant
• Permanent contract – Carhaix-Plouguer (29)
• Permanent contract – Carentan (50)

Great East

Carte Grand Est

Travel Counselor
• Permanent contract – Nancy (54)


COMPANY OVERVIEW

INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP TRAVEL ORGANIZER

Under the brands Salaün Holidays, Nationaltours and BT Tours, the Salaün Group organizes trips worldwide: long- and medium-haul flights, circuit packages, stays, cruises or seaside getaways, for both group and individual travel, including tailor-made and à la carte options.

The Salaün Group also holds and manages specialist brands such as Nordiska (specialist in Scandinavia), Hugh (specialist in North America), Entre Nous (for bespoke travel), Alpes Express (for mountain trips), Events by Salaün Holidays (dedicated to MICE travel), which positions it as a multi-specialist Tour Operator.

The Salaün Group also organizes trips for constituted groups (works councils, schools, associations, retirees clubs, etc.) through its specialized subsidiaries: La Boutique des Groupes by Salaün Holidays and BT Tours / Ami Club (in Belgium). The group has risen, over the years, to the 2nd place in the French market as a Group-Travel Operator and is strengthening its commercial presence in this market by expanding into new regions in France.

TOUR OPERATOR AND DISTRIBUTOR

The high-quality journeys crafted by the production teams of Salaün Group tour operators are resold through our own distribution network of more than 160 travel agencies in France and Belgium, as well as to more than 3,000 agencies in the traditional network across France.

In our internal network of travel agencies, in addition to reselling Salaün Holidays, National Tours and BT Tours products, all standard travel agency services are offered to our clients:

Ticketing, we operate many IATA agencies and all our agencies are equipped with a GDS. To serve corporate and leisure ticketing, we leverage four main suppliers (Amadeus, Galileo, Resaneo, Misterfly) ;

Resale of leading Tour Operators in the market (TUI, FTI, Fram, Costa, MSC Cruises, Kuoni, Club Med, Héliades, Voyamar, Thalasso No. 1, etc…)

Custom travel planning via the Worldia à-la-carte travel platform allowing online planning and direct booking.

Car rentals and hotel bookings

OUR AWARDS

2022: Salaün Holidays named the 4th most loved travel operator in France (Capital magazine 2022 ranking)

Travel d’Or 2018: Best Marketing/Communication Campaign,

Bus and Coach Awards 2017: Special Tourism Award for the Century Voyage

Travel d’Or 2017: Michel Salaün named Person of the Year

Tourism Victories 2016: Best Coach Operator,

Tour Manager 2016: Tour Manager of the Year in the Travel Production category.


BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH US

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Our passion for travel: the passion that drives our leadership and teams is reflected in a complete travel offering, rich with unique programs but also with dedicated films, a semi-annual magazine (the Salaunmag), travel-oriented websites (salaunmag.com), travel journal contests, adventure books, and even books on world cuisines…

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Our innovation capacity: continual enhancement of our programs and the creation of exceptional journeys, such as the Century Voyage from Brest to Vladivostok by coach (voted No. 1 among dream trips by Figaro readers).

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Our commercial “plus” assets: including the home-to-airport transfer service offered for all our tours and the presence of French-speaking guiding escorts on every itinerary.


CSR POLICY

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Solidarity tourism actions in 8 countries

The tour operator supports numerous associations or projects worldwide

A comprehensive CSR approach: Calculating its carbon footprint and actions to reduce its ecological impact (planting over 2,500 trees in Brittany, 57470 in Madagascar), actions to improve employees’ well-being at work…





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French Riviera: Soniho Hotel Group Bets on a Hybrid Model


Le groupe hôtelier familial Soniho poursuit sa transformation - Crédit photo : Soniho et Kevin Leinster

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Sur le littoral des Alpes-Maritimes et du Var, le groupe hôtelier Soniho, dirigé par la troisième génération de la famille Nicoletti, affirme un repositionnement engagé autour d’une hôtellerie plus ouverte et fonctionnelle.

Loin d’un modèle centré uniquement sur l’hébergement, l’entreprise défend désormais des établissements conçus comme des espaces polyvalents, adaptés aussi bien aux clientèles loisirs qu’affaires.

Cette stratégie s’appuie sur un portefeuille de cinq hôtels 3 étoiles situés à Nice, Cannes et Fréjus, représentant près de 400 chambres.

Depuis 2024, le groupe a progressivement abandonné les enseignes sous franchise pour développer sa propre marque indépendante, Soniho, et rénover ses établissements sous cette nouvelle identité.

Le groupe s’est entouré de plusieurs acteurs locaux pour accompagner ce repositionnement, notamment des cabinets d’architecture et une agence de conseil en stratégie et communication, afin de repenser les usages et l’identité de chaque site.


Hotels designed as living spaces

Au cœur de la stratégie de Soniho, les établissements sont conçus comme des espaces hybrides réunissant hébergement, restauration et coworking. Une approche qui vise à faire des hôtels des lieux de rencontre et de partage, au-delà de la seule fonction touristique.

À Nice, l’Hôtel du Pin, situé dans le quartier du Port, illustre ce positionnement. L’établissement de 91 chambres accueille un espace de coworking et de séminaires Scool, ainsi qu’un bar-restaurant ouvert à la clientèle extérieure, participant à l’animation du site du matin au soir.

Toujours à Nice, l’Hôtel Isidore, implanté à l’ouest de la ville, développe une offre similaire avec 79 chambres et l’ouverture prévue d’un espace Scool dédié aux réunions et au travail partagé. L’établissement mise également sur une offre de restauration à forte identité culinaire.

À Cannes, l’Hôtel Abrial propose 48 chambres et un espace bar complété par une terrasse, tandis que l’Hôtel des Victoires, entièrement rénové en 2024, combine 99 chambres, restauration, bar et espaces de séminaires et coworking.

Enfin, à Fréjus, l’Hôtel Cyano vient compléter le portefeuille avec 68 chambres, un restaurant, un bar et une salle de réunion, incarnant également cette logique de lieux polyvalents adaptés à différents usages.


A hotel industry adapted to new uses

Avec cette structuration, Soniho entend répondre à l’évolution des pratiques de voyage et de travail, où les frontières entre séjour, activité professionnelle et moments de convivialité tendent à s’estomper.

Le groupe, qui revendique un chiffre d’affaires global de 11 millions d’euros, affiche également plusieurs projets à moyen terme, dont la poursuite des rénovations et le développement de nouveaux espaces de coworking au sein de ses établissements.


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Summer 2026: TUI Group Sees Strong Last-Minute Booking Surge


Été 2026 : TUI Group observe une forte poussée des réservations de dernière minute - Depositphotos.com  Auteur T.Schneider

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TUI Group published improving half-year results despite a backdrop marked by conflicts in the Middle East and an unstable economic environment. The group reports an underlying EBIT of -111 million euros for the first half of 2026, representing an improvement of 45 million euros versus the previous year.

In the second quarter, traditionally loss-making for the tourism sector, the underlying EBIT stood at -188 million euros, up 19 million euros from last year, despite exceptional charges of 45 million euros largely tied to the war in Iran and Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica.

For the first half of the fiscal year, closing on March 31, revenue declined by 14%, to 8.6 billion euros. At constant exchange rates, it rose by 1.3%.

Over the first six months of the period, 12.8 million customers traveled with TUI, i.e., 200,000 more than a year earlier. The group also highlights the continued strong trend toward last-minute bookings for summer 2026, notably to Western Mediterranean destinations such as Spain, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, and Greece.

TUI has posted growth in its operating profit for the fourteenth consecutive quarter. This demonstrates the Group’s steady development,” stated Sebastian Ebel, the Group CEO. The executive also noted that “geopolitical challenges and the unstable economic environment” require “considerable commitment and flexibility.”


TUI confirms the revised outlook in April for fiscal 2026

The “Holiday Experiences” segment, which encompasses hotels, cruises and leisure activities, remains one of the group’s main performance drivers. Cruises are showing strong demand, with half-year underlying EBIT up 25.9% to €163.5 million. Despite the impact of the Iranian conflict, ship occupancy remains high at 93%.

TUI also highlights the acceleration of its digital transformation and the integration of artificial intelligence into its activities. “We view artificial intelligence as an opportunity for the travel and tourism sector,” explains Sebastian Ebel, referring in particular to collaborations with Google and OpenAI through AI features integrated into the group’s app.

Despite this volatile context, TUI confirms the revised outlook in April for the 2026 fiscal year. The group now expects underlying EBIT to range between €1.1 and €1.4 billion, while temporarily suspending its revenue guidance.

European Camping Group: Aims to Surpass €1 Billion Quickly


European Camping Group : "Nous voulons rapidement dépasser le milliard d’euros" - Photo ECG

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TourMaG – How is the 2026 season unfolding for European Camping Group (ECG) ?

Sébastien Manceau : The season is generally going quite well, but it is marked by significant uncertainty. This uncertainty seems mainly linked to the situation in Iran, with a double effect. On one hand, it pushes part of our customers to stay closer to home and thus favor Europe, which could be favorable for us. On the other hand, there is pressure on fuel prices, on inflation, and above all a fear of a renewed inflation, which makes consumers very cautious.

Today, the early season is good: the May weekends are performing very well, Ascension was full and Pentecost looks promising as well. By contrast, the peak season remains more uncertain. We are a bit behind last year. For the last two or three months, we have mainly observed that it is the coming weeks that are filling up.

There is therefore a scenario where the season will be very good if bookings accelerate in the coming weeks. And another scenario, less dynamic but not disastrous either. The real question is about July-August.


The season marked by strong uncertainty

TourMaG – Does the post-season offer more visibility?

Sébastien Manceau : Yes, September is very good. We have a sizable German clientele, representing between 12% and 15% of the group’s customers, and this clientele books a lot for September.

Moreover, every year September advances. July tends to be tougher while September becomes excellent. The uncertainty really concerns August.

But we are moderately worried: customers want to go on vacation and we still have good stock, with nice mobile homes on beautiful campsites. The question will mainly be about price, in a context where purchasing power remains under pressure.

TourMaG – Do behaviors differ according to European markets?

Sébastien Manceau : We are observing broadly the same attitude across countries. In recent weeks, German customers are performing particularly well, as are British customers. By contrast, French customers have been somewhat weaker for about a month and a half to two months.

On destinations, France was fairly ahead but is now lagging a little, mainly because it depends heavily on French clients. Italy, which was lagging, is performing very well again. Spain has been doing well for several years.

Croatia, which was very dynamic a few years ago, is cooling a bit since joining the euro, with price increases pushing some clients to make different choices.


TourMaG – Can the move upmarket in camping become a brake in an inflationary context?

Sébastien Manceau : We do not think so. On the contrary, inflation makes camping proportionally more attractive than other types of accommodation such as holiday residences or vacation clubs.

At ECG, we mainly cover segments 3 to 5 stars, with a very strong presence in 4- and 5-star. What we observe is that 4- and 5-star campsites are gaining market share every year, both over other campsites and over other types of accommodation.

I’m talking more about moving up in comfort than about moving up in prestige. Clients want more space, bigger mobile homes, higher-quality infrastructures. This is an evolution that we see across tourism for decades.


Consolidation: “Southern Europe is a priority”

TourMaG – You acquired the Spanish group Alannia in 2025. Is Spain a safe bet?

Sébastien Manceau : Spain is indeed a safe bet. Our aim is to consolidate our position as the only truly pan-European camping operator.

We were already present in Spain with around forty destinations, but we wanted to strengthen. Alannia comprises five campsites and 2,700 pitches, with very high-quality products located near Alicante, not on the Costa Brava as many players do.

These are year-round campsites, with a management team that has demonstrated real know-how. The idea is clearly to continue our development in Spain.

TourMaG – What are now your priority target markets?

Sébastien Manceau : Southern Europe is a priority. We want to continue to grow in Spain and Italy, even though we remain open to other opportunities.

The market remains extremely fragmented. In France, there are still about 7,400 campsites and only about a thousand belong to groups. There are therefore many consolidation opportunities.


“Our objective is to carry out between five and ten acquisitions per year”

TourMaG – Growth mainly through acquisitions?

Sébastien Manceau : Greenfield growth is virtually impossible, especially in France. I would be unable to name more than two or three new campsites created in the last ten years.

There are therefore two levers left: acquisitions and organic growth. Last year, we completed 13 acquisitions, including five via Alannia. This year, we are already at five, soon to be six.

Our objective is to execute between five and ten acquisitions per year. And at the same time, we continue to invest heavily in our existing portfolio.

TourMaG – What does direct distribution represent for your group?

Sébastien Manceau : Direct sales account for more than 90% of our activity, precisely 91%. Intermediaries represent only 9%, mainly specialists like Camping.com or Maeva.

We also use Booking.com marginally, for example for atypical products or certain clienteles we reach less easily.

The rest is distributed via our websites, our call centers, the CSE, and our own OTA. Mastering this distribution is extremely important to us.



Céline Eymery Publié par Céline Eymery Rédactrice en Chef – TourMaG.com
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