Jet Tours gears up for the launch of three new clubs [ABO]


Bryce Arnaud-Battandier : plus de la moitié des ventes de Jet tours sont aujourd'hui réalisées en agences de voyages et, surtout, « la croissance se fait sur les agences » - Photo NG Travel

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Relancée en 2025 par NG Travel auprès du réseau d’agences de voyages, la production de Jet tours se fait une place.

« We are generally growing. Since the start of the year, we have not been in a downward trend. For the group, spring was inevitably challenging and, even though the situation improved in June, July and August, it is not possible to speak of catch-up at this stage.

However, for Jet tours, since the beginning of the year, we have essentially doubled
», confirms Bryce Arnaud-Battandier, Chief Executive Officer of NG Travel, interviewed by TourMaG.

More than half of Jet tours’ sales are now made through travel agencies and, above all, “growth is happening through the agencies,” notes the CEO.

At its launch, the group had set an ambitious objective: €150 million in B2B revenue within three years, then €180 million within five years. „ We are maintaining this ambition to reach €150 million in three years,” he confirms.



Jet tours prepares the launch of three new clubs

To continue this momentum, Jet tours will strengthen its offering.

This summer, the brand had three clubs: Club Jet tours Ostria Resort & Spa 5* in Crete, Club Jet tours Khaolak Marriott Beach Resort & Spa 5* in Phuket, Thailand, and Club Jet tours Anaya Zanzibar 5*.

« The Zanzibar club, owned by NG Travel, performed particularly well », says the CEO, and « the outlook for the winter is very positive ».

Jet tours thus prepares the launch of three new clubs – already signed – which are due to be online in the coming weeks. The objective is for the entire new offering to be fully operational no later than the IFTM show.

The new locations should reinforce NG Travel’s desired positioning: a premium-scale club with particular attention given to dining, sport and families.

The group particularly intends to differentiate itself with sporting services and coaching, but also with clubs tailored for children and teenagers.

« For us, there is really room for premium club experiences. We must excel in the quality of our service and products, because agencies expect flawless service.

This is a positive demand, but it is also why we did not want to move too quickly,
» explains Bryce Arnaud-Battandier.


The innovations presented for the IFTM

Another development axis: the Jet tours Signature line.

The brand had built a portfolio of around 70 products. It will now undergo a partial renewal of the catalog to retire underperforming items and to incorporate new ones.

The principle remains unchanged: select high-quality hotels, negotiate favorable pricing, and above all offer clients exclusive privileges.

Depending on the establishments, these can take the form of an upgrade, an excursion, a massage or other experiences. « We see that it works very well ».

The same logic applies to the tours: Jet tours will continue developing its production.

The brand keeps its small-group circuits, limited to 20 people, with French-speaking guides and a quality pledge. But it will continue to develop its “Essentials” range in parallel.

Everything will be unveiled at the IFTM, where Jet tours intends to present all of its winter novelties.


40% of sales are already for the winter season

For the summer of 2026, last-minute sales boosted activity: 50% of clients booked their summer stay less than 30 days before departure, compared with 25% a year earlier.

«Ultimately, our job is to ensure hoteliers that our clients will arrive, but they are a bit more last minute», explains Bryce Arnaud-Battandier. «On the flight side, we bear some risk, but we have also worked a lot on flexibility.

There was still quite a bit of capacity on the market at perfectly reasonable prices. It was positive for our clients and it allowed us to maintain very fair rates.
»

The booking window was halved: families booked on average 58 days before departure (versus 90 in 2025) and couples 54 days before (versus 84 in 2025).

The average vacation budget remained broadly stable, at €1,557 per person. Greece tops the list with 35% of departures, ahead of Spain (20%) and Tunisia (15%). Together these destinations account for 70% of departures, with Crete particularly favored, as Jet tours notes in a press release.

After a summer dominated by last-minute bookings, the trend reverses for winter with more forward planning.

At Jet tours, 40% of sales already concern the winter season. In the destination ranking, Egypt shows a particularly pronounced comeback. Zanzibar is also among the winter’s strong destinations. The success of the in-house product, the Club Jet tours Anaya, notably drives sales. Finally, the Canaries complete this trio.

Oceania Cruises Announces the Launch of the Oceania Sonata


Oceania Cruises annonce la mise à l'eau de l'Oceania Sonata, Depositphotos.com, Photo by portosabbia

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The Oceania Sonata marks the first of five ships that will compose the new Oceania Cruises Sonata class. It will be followed in 2029 by its sister ship, the Oceania Arietta, and then by three additional units whose deliveries are staggered in 2032, 2035 and 2037.

Resulting from a nearly twenty-year partnership between the operator and the Italian shipyard Fincantieri, this project succeeds the delivery of the Oceania Marina (2011), Oceania Riviera (2012), Oceania Vista (2023) and Oceania Allura (2025).

With a gross tonnage of around 86,000, the Oceania Sonata will offer a volume about 30% higher than that of the Oceania Allura, while adding only 90 more accommodations for a total of 695 cabins and suites reserved exclusively for adults.

A third of the overall capacity will be devoted to suites, including for the first time for the operator four Owner’s Suites with two bedrooms, as well as two new categories: the Horizon Suites (nearly 56 m² with veranda) and the Penthouse Deluxe Suites (around 45 m²).


13 dining venues aboard and an inaugural season spanning Europe and the Americas

On the dining front, the ship will feature 13 dining venues. The offering will introduce two new culinary concepts: La Table by Masters of French Cuisine and Nikkei Kitchen, which will complement the brand’s gastronomic proposition alongside the Grand Dining Room and the brand’s usual dining venues (Jacques, Red Ginger, Polo Grill, Toscana).

For its inaugural season planned from August 2027 to April 2028, the Oceania Sonata will sail to more than 90 destinations. Its inaugural voyage, the Mediterranean Collage (a 14-day journey from Rome to Trieste), will begin on August 7, 2027, tracing a course through Italy, Greece, Montenegro and Croatia.

The summer and winter programs will combine itineraries in the Eastern Mediterranean (Greeks & Byzantines in October 2027), a Panama Canal crossing connecting Los Angeles to Miami in January 2028, as well as Caribbean island itineraries departing from Florida (Tropical Coves in March 2028).

TUI Musement Expands Its Offering With Launch of Multi-Day Experiences


TUI Musement enrichit son offre avec le lancement des « expériences de plusieurs jours » - Depositphotos.com, PR-PhotoDesign

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TUI Musement lance the ‘multi-day experiences’, a line of 24- to 48-hour mini-escapes that include overnight stays, local guiding and immersive activities.

Designed to respond to the growing appetite among travelers for enriched short getaways, this offering enables an in-depth exploration of iconic destinations. The program relies on unconventional accommodations and the group’s operational network.

This new offer features more than 35 itineraries across the globe, spanning destinations such as Costa Rica, Thailand, Kenya, Peru or Australia.

The routes combine unconventional accommodations – such as safari lodges, luxury jungle tents, desert camps or homestays – and guided activities by local guides.

According to an internal study, 70% of travelers say they are interested in this type of short-format that can be paired with a main stay, a trend particularly marked among young professionals and families.


Operational integration and a global rollout

Developed largely by the group’s in-house teams, these offerings bundle transportation, accommodations and activities under international safety and sustainability standards.

The itineraries include, for example, rafting in Costa Rica, nights spent in tents in Thai national parks or navigation through the Australian archipelagos.

Available from 145 euros per person, these experiences can be booked before departure or directly on-site via the network’s full range of physical and digital channels.

The catalog, currently counting more than 35 options, will grow to surpass 45 proposals by the end of the summer before continuing its expansion.

Marriott International to Launch Its First The Luxury Collection Resort in Marseillan, France


Marriott International et Propriétés & Co prévoient d'ouvrir en 2029 un complexe hôtelier et résidentiel haut de gamme à Marseillan - Photo Marriott International

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Marriott International continues to expand its luxury portfolio in France.

The American group has signed an agreement with Propriétés & Co to develop a The Luxury Collection resort complemented by branded residences in Marseillan, in the Hérault region.

Set on a site spanning more than six hectares along the Thau lagoon, the complex is slated to open according to the announced timetable in 2029. The project aims to integrate with the local fabric and to highlight the maritime, viticultural and landscape heritage of this Languedoc destination.

The forthcoming complex will feature a 72‑room hotel as well as 189 branded residences intended for owners and travelers. The residential offering will include lagoon‑front villas, pool villas, garden suites, apartments and penthouses.

Residents will benefit from access to the resort’s infrastructures and services within a hybrid hospitality and luxury real estate model.

On the dining front, nine concepts are planned, including an oyster and sashimi bar, a fine‑dining restaurant, a French café and a vineyard‑centered bar.

The program also features a 2,000 m² spa and wellness center inspired by Roman baths, several swimming pools, an art gallery and retail outlets.


A first for The Luxury Collection in residential development

For Marriott International, this operation marks a strategic milestone in the French market. The project will represent the group’s first branded residences in France.

The signing of this project marks an important milestone for Marriott International as we continue to expand our luxury portfolio in Europe’s most coveted resort destinations,” notes Alexandra Goguet, Vice President Development France & Benelux at Marriott International, in a press release.

The group believes Marseillan brings together the attributes sought by international clientele thanks to its natural setting, cultural heritage and position within the leisure destination segment.

For his part, Miguel Espada, president of Propriétés & Co, explains that the ambition is to create “a European benchmark in the resort realm” by leveraging local identity rather than transforming it.


An architecture inspired by Mediterranean heritage

The architectural concept is entrusted to Slowlife Architects, while the interior decoration will be carried out by the Spanish designer Lázaro Rosa-Violán.

The ensemble will draw inspiration from the region’s winegrower houses, featuring stone façades, wooden shutters, wrought iron details and terracotta tones. The interiors will emphasize natural materials, craftsmanship and the codes of luxury hospitality.

Located about 35 minutes from Montpellier-Méditerranée Airport, the resort will offer views over the Thau lagoon, Mont Saint-Clair, Sète and the Mediterranean Sea.

The site also highlights the territory’s natural strengths, with more than 300 days of sunshine per year, a network of cycling paths and nearly 8,000 hectares of protected natural spaces.

Upon opening, scheduled for 2029, the Marseillan complex will become the fourth property in France under The Luxury Collection brand, following the Prince de Galles, a Luxury Collection Hotel; Hôtel de Berri Champs-Élysées, a Luxury Collection Hotel; and the Hotel du Couvent, a Luxury Collection Hotel.


Amelia Brille
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TAP Air Portugal Strategy: Consolidate Routes and Launch New Ones


Dans les locaux de Hopscotch Tourism à Paris , Paloma Utrera (2e en partant de la droite) entourée, de gauche à droite, d'Eloïse Roux, directrice développement Hopscotch Tourism, Laura Wieczorek, directrice RP Hopscotch Tourism, Isabel Calvo, directrice RP Hopscotch Tourism, Isabelle Pereira, Responsable marketing France, Espagne, Royaume-Uni, Irlande, Benelux et pays nordiques TAP Air Portugal - Photo : C. Hardin

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Based in Madrid, Paloma Utrera was in Paris last week.

The opportunity to meet her and her teams for a discussion about major sector developments, such as evolving travel habits, connectivity challenges, and the market’s new dynamics.

In this context, and within TAP Air Portugal, we also discussed the French market and the connections from the mainland, the growing role of Portugal as a hub between Europe, South America and Africa, the evolution of the onboard product and the opportunities offered by a stopover in Portugal.


TAP Air Portugal: 132 weekly flights between France and Portugal

TourMaG – You took over from Rino Morosini at the beginning of this year 2026, a strategic year for TAP. How is this transition unfolding?

Paloma Utrera : Rino did an excellent job and I arrived in Paris to “inherit” the position, so to speak. There was first the inauguration of our business lounge in Paris, which, as a reminder, is TAP’s only lounge outside of Lisbon.

This is important for us. There was also the launch of our onboard service Economy Prime last month in June on our long-haul flights. It is a product we wanted to offer to our clients, our corporate passengers, and all those who do not travel in business class but still desire a differentiated onboard experience.

We are, in this regard, very satisfied with the market response to this product, whose success should continue to grow from September when corporate traffic becomes more dynamic.

I also commend our communications team here in France for doing an excellent job highlighting our brand, the quality of our product, and the performances of our onboard crews.

TourMaG – Regarding your offering between France and Portugal, could you remind us what you provide?

Paloma Utrera : This summer, our airline operates 132 weekly flights between France and Portugal, with direct services between Lyon, Marseille, Nice, Toulouse and Lisbon. Thus we cover the southern part of France, and for Paris we offer 56 weekly frequencies, what we call a shuttle to Lisbon and Porto.

TourMaG – How do you approach the summer season at TAP?

Paloma Utrera : This summer, the entire industry recognizes the challenge posed by the international situation and rising costs. Nevertheless, our structure is solid and our performance in France and overall is quite solid.

Our results for the first four months of the year are up by 11% compared with the previous year in terms of revenue, and passenger numbers have risen by 6.4%.

We have also improved load factors by 5% versus last year, reaching 84%. These are good results for this pre-summer period, which is not the peak season.

TourMaG – Portugal, like other southern destinations, is also a safe-haven destination?

Paloma Utrera : Yes, that is an important point to emphasize, and we also see growth in other markets such as the United States and Brazil, for which we recently opened a new destination in July: Curitiba, the capital of Paraná state.

We are also continuing to open new routes: Terceira in the Azores, and Praia, the capital of Cape Verde, from Lisbon.

From Lisbon, in addition to Curitiba, we have also opened Athens, an important route for us that has been very well received by the market in Greece.

Our strategy is to consolidate these routes and open others. In October, we will also launch São Luís, Maranhão, in Brazil, an exciting destination featuring, among other things, the Lençóis Maranhenses natural site, which is very interesting.


Lisbon, Europe’s premier hub to Brazil

TourMaG – Brazil is truly a flagship destination for you.

Paloma Utrera : Yes, indeed. We now have 15 direct destinations to Brazil from Lisbon, which is well connected to all of our European routes.

We are also developing Porto as a hub for long-haul destinations. We now aim to consolidate and grow in these markets. In the United States, a new development: after opening Los Angeles, we will open Orlando in the autumn.

TourMaG – Lisbon, a truly strategic hub?

Paloma Utrera : Absolutely. Look at our geographic position. I can say we are practically at the “center of the world.” The best place to connect Europe, North America, South America, but also Africa where we have many destinations.

TourMaG – What are the advantages of a stopover in Lisbon?

Paloma Utrera : What truly makes the difference is that we offer a 10-day stopover window in Lisbon or Porto between your connecting flights, to discover another destination in Portugal, a hop to the Azores for example, with a favorable fare and discounts up to 50% on restaurants, hotels, tours, outdoor activities, and cultural sites.

This is our Portugal Stopover program, which has been named the world’s best stopover program by Global Traveler for the eighth consecutive year.

TourMaG – The fleet evolution is also a TAP Air Portugal project?

Paloma Utrera : We currently operate a fleet of 99 aircraft, one of the most modern fleets thanks to our Airbus Neo, and we are working to replace our oldest aircraft and also to increase the number of planes (A320neo, A321neo, A330neo).

A modern fleet is part of our environmental strategy that we are developing. Modern aircraft, but also recyclable products onboard. Everyone is involved, and we have managed to reduce our CO₂ emissions by 12% since last year.


A slice of the cake?

TourMaG – Aviation industry observers are waiting for decisions on TAP’s capital entry by a major player. Two large groups are in the running: Air France-KLM and Lufthansa. Do you have a preference?

Paloma Utrera : (smiling) No, not a preference. The aviation world is highly competitive, and we need to partner with a major group. It will be a government decision that selects the best option.

TourMaG – We won’t know your preference. And if I ask what your favorite cake is: Black Forest cake, a German cake, or the chocolate éclair, a French pastry?

Paloma Utrera : (laughs) I like both a lot!


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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. »

Saint-Nazaire, Le Havre, Marseille: MSC World Asia’s Very French Launch


Parmi les nouveautés du MSC World Asia, Cliffhanger, une balançoire suspendue à 50 mètres au-dessus de la mer - Photo : MSC Croisières

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France will be at the heart of the early days of the MSC World Asia.

The third ship of MSC Cruises’ World class will be delivered on November 25, 2026 by Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, before performing its inaugural sailing and then being officially christened in Le Havre on November 28.

The liner will then join the Mediterranean, where it will kick off its inaugural season starting December 4, 2026.

It will offer seven-night itineraries in the Western Mediterranean, with embarkations notably in Barcelona and Marseille, as well as calls in Messina, Civitavecchia, Naples and Valletta. Passengers will be able to embark at each of these ports.

Beyond its inaugural schedule, this sequence highlights the long-standing partnership between MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique.

Since 2002, the company claims to have invested more than €21 billion in France through the construction of 19 ships, contributing to the maintenance of 7,500 direct jobs and a network of more than 500 French companies.


New attractions and immersive experiences

The arrival of the MSC World Asia also marks the commercial launch of the 2026-2027 winter season in the Western Mediterranean.

The ship will notably be offered from Marseille, which has, over the years, become one of MSC Cruises’ main embarkation ports for French guests.

The company continues to unveil the new features that will distinguish the World Asia from its two predecessors.

Among them are Cliffhanger, a swing suspended 50 meters above the sea, as well as a new version of The Spiral Tree of Life, the spectacular dry slide of more than 80 meters integrated into the ship’s architecture.

The MSC Luna Park Arena will also offer a new generation of immersive entertainment experiences.


Gastronomy: Southeast Asia in the spotlight

The culinary offering will be enriched by a space inspired by Southeast Asian street markets, bringing together a pan-Asian restaurant, street food and a dedicated bar.

The Italian house Venchi will also open its largest space at sea there, featuring a boutique, café, gelateria and Chocolate Lab spanning nearly 300 m².

Families will have access to a fully redesigned Family Aventura District, with The Clubhouse and The Harbour spaces, while the MSC Aurea Spa will inaugurate a new wellness offering.

In total, the ship will boast more than 40 bars and restaurants, seven pools, thirteen hot tubs, as well as an expanded entertainment offering for all generations.

TourMaG will follow the different stages of the MSC World Asia launch, from its delivery in Saint-Nazaire to its christening in Le Havre, before its commercial entry into the Mediterranean.

IFTM: Launch of ‘Escales Littéraires’, the First Travel Bookstore

IFTM : lancement des "Escales Littéraires", la première librairie du voyage

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For its grand edition in 2026, the leading professional trade show IFTM adds a new cultural event: Les Escales Littéraires.

Installed on a stand of about forty square meters, fully scenographed, this new attraction hub will bring together the best of travel-related publishing, tourism, fiction, and human adventure.

Born from the desire to celebrate writing in all its forms within the travel sector, the bookstore Les Escales Littéraires is structured around a partnership with Hachette Tourisme and a selection of authors divided into two main categories.

1) The tourism industry author professionals: whether self-published, published on demand, or by independent publishing houses, these familiar faces in the sector reveal their technical works, their essays or their fiction.

2) The flagship authors from Hachette Tourisme (influencers, stars, journalists…) : the minds behind the must-have guides will be present to decode new destinations and the finest travel experiences.

Bien plus qu’un simple espace de dédicaces, le stand des Escales Littéraires sera un véritable lieu d’échanges et de rencontres.

Throughout the three days, an integrated stage area will host the selected authors who will present and sign their works.

The schedule of these interventions will be relayed through the IFTM’s official communication channels and in the professional press.


ARE YOU AN AUTHOR? SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

If you are a tourism professional and an author of technical or fiction works and wish to participate in “Les Escales Littéraires,” please send your letter of intent to Jean da Luz-Figueiredo, writer and host of Les Escales Littéraires.

Please include your contact details, a note about your works, and indicate the book(s) you authored, as well as their publication dates.

Contact : [email protected]

Tel. 06 60 71 35 75


Corsair Webinar: Autumn-Winter 2021/22 Collection Launch – September 28, 2021




Thématique : What’s New

Date : September 28, 2021

Heure : 11:00 AM


Webinar Description

Discover the trending destinations for this new season: Mauritius, Punta Cana and our new direct flights from Nantes, Bordeaux, Lyon and Marseille.

This webinar aims to deepen your knowledge of Corsair’s new offers and opportunities.

Corsair is doing everything possible to enable your clients to book their trip with total peace of mind : all tickets are changeable and refundable without fees for all departures until March 31, 2022.

Our two stylists Christine and Magali will present this new collection and provide you with the keys to try to win the prize of 2 tickets up for grabs during the Corsair News Quiz.


Other sessions

Immersion voyage in the Indian Ocean : Replay

Heading to the Caribbean Islands : Replay


Who we are

Corsair is a regular French long‑haul airline employing around 970 people. It carries about 1.2 million passengers per year. Corsair operates scheduled flights to the Caribbean (Guadeloupe and Martinique), the Indian Ocean (La Réunion, Mauritius, Mayotte), Africa (Ivory Coast) and Canada (Montreal), and will serve Punta Cana starting December 11, 2021.

Opening of routes from the provinces:

– Lyon and Marseille to La Réunion and Mayotte since June 21, 2021.

– Paris-Orly / Mauritius from October 22 and Lyon / Marseille / La Réunion / Mauritius from October 23.

– Nantes / Fort-de-France from December 16, 2021.

– Bordeaux / Pointe-à-Pitre from December 19, 2021.

– Lyon / Pointe-à-Pitre from December 21, 2021.


Contact Us


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CORSAIR.BIZ Site dedicated to travel professionals

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Bed Bugs: Launch of a New Label for Tourist Accommodations

A risk management and bed bug infestation label for tourist accommodations was launched on Wednesday by Bureau Veritas in partnership with two associations specializing in bed bug detection and treatment.

“To value the committed establishments and provide visitors with a reassurance badge, Bureau Veritas Certification is rolling out from this July the Bed Bugs Project certification,” whose association Prosane, the association of health protection and environmental protection professionals, and the Syndicate of Experts in Canine Bed Bug Detection (SEDCPL) “are the reference technical partners”, according to a press release.

Bed bug infestations more numerous in summer

Designed for hotels, holiday clubs, tourist residences and campsites, obtaining this annual certification rests on an audit that notably covers the designation of internal referents, the recording of suspicions and detections, the handling of customer complaints, or the execution of an annual diagnostic. 

During July to September, tourist establishments account for 60% of interventions recorded by professionals in bed bug detection and treatment, whereas the rest of the year only one in five interventions concerns tourist establishments, according to the press release.

A preventive diagnosis to safeguard the reputations of some hoteliers

“With a view to preserving the quality of the customer experience and their reputation, hoteliers are now turning more readily, more regularly, and proactively to diagnostic and treatment professionals,” and “they represent 44% of the activity of professionals in the tourism sector”, it is stressed. Seasonal furnished rentals now account for 29% of the sector’s treatment files, while tourist residences and aparthotels concentrate 15% of the requests.