Logis Hotels Group: Eighth Consecutive Summer of Growth


Le Groupe Logis Hôtels signe son huitième été consécutif de croissance.  DepositPhotos.com/ Jirsak

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The Logis Hôtels Group reports a 13% increase in its accommodation revenue during the summer season 2026, thus marking its eighth consecutive summer of growth.

This growth occurs in a context characterized by a modest rise in the average price, of 3%, while the average length of stay remained stable at 1.5 days.

The group also highlights the growth of international clientele, now the majority contributor to activity growth, as well as the evolution of destination choices in response to episodes of heat waves.


International Growth and the Quest for Cooler Climates Drive Activity

The international clientele rises by 19 % and now accounts for 41 % of customers, i.e., two percentage points more than in 2025. The French clientele remains dynamic as well, with a 9 % growth over the period.

Destination choices were influenced by the intense heat. The coastline shows an increase of 18 % and the mountains by 16 %, while the Grand Est records a rise of 32 %. The Normandy and Burgundy-Franche-Comté regions each advance by 18 %.

Air conditioning also becomes a more decisive criterion in choosing a place to stay: climate-controlled hotels exhibit eight percentage points higher growth.

Regarding areas affected by wildfires, dynamics were mixed. In Gironde, activity ends at -4 % and in the Landes at +4 %, after a more dynamic start to July. The group notes that nearly 75 % of pre-booked stays were maintained. In the Var, activity rises by 26 %, despite a slowdown inland linked to the fires.

For the return to the season, the outlook remains positive with 15 % more bookings, notably thanks to international clientele. Business clientele also grows by 11 %.

Summer 2026 Review: It’s Still Too Early to Draw a Definitive Conclusion, Says Valérie Boned




Invited to Good Morning Business on BFM Business, Monday 17 August 2026, Valérie Boned, president of Entreprises du Voyage, outlined an initial assessment of the summer season. While bookings are retreating, the behaviors of the French are evolving under the influence of purchasing power, wildfires, and international tensions.

At the halfway point of the summer season, Valérie Boned believes it is still too early to draw a definitive bilan. « It’s always difficult to make a halfway assessment », she reminded Erwan Morice, noting that the season extends until the end of September, or even early October.

In France, the wildfires have weighed particularly on certain destinations. In the Var and Gironde, professionals have reported cancellations and changes of destination. «There is a wave of cancellations for destinations in Gironde, Cap Ferret, the Var, especially in outdoor hospitality », she explains.


“There is a budget issue, the cost of living”

Facing the rise in the cost of living, the French are also watching their expenses more closely. “We are paying very close attention to expenditures, that’s for sure: there is a budget issue, the cost of living, purchasing power is very strong this year in particular,” notes the president of Entreprises du Voyage.

On foreign destinations, “there is the domestic political context, a lack of visibility, a very cautious market, and then there was the war, we cannot deny it. For foreign destinations, we have observed a very significant impact for three months. The French were waiting, and the market finally opened up in June-July. We will now have to wait for the figures. »

BFM focused on two destinations: the United States, which suffers from travel costs and the “Trump effect” and Albania, which shows strong growth, close to 300% in the Entreprises du Voyage observatory, driven notably by “a good price-quality ratio“.


“When you have an intermediary who is a professional, you have a contact person.”


Valérie Boned, invitée de Good Morning Business sur BFM - Capture écran

Valérie Boned also defends the role of travel agencies in the face of uncertainties. “When you have a professional intermediary, you have a contact person. If you cannot take your flight, there is assistance. If you cannot use the hotel you booked, there is a refund. That is the whole difference. Moreover, the French know this, as there is a return to travel agencies since uncertainties have multiplied and become more significant,” she recalls, as flight disruptions, notably the EasyJet strike and international events, can complicate travel.

EdV-Orchestra Barometer: Summer 2026 Still Lagging (Infographic)


Baromètre EDV - Orchestra : Le dernier Observatoire EdV – Orchestra confirme une saison estivale 2026 encore inférieure à celle de 2025, mais avec des évolutions contrastées - Photo Chat GPT

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Summer 2026 continues to struggle to reach the levels seen in 2025. The latest EDV-Orchestra barometer, which analyzes the activity of travel agencies—both physical storefronts and online—that use the Orchestra platform, reveals a market in decline in volume, even as the value of sales remains comparatively resilient.

By the end of July, departures showed a 5.6% drop in the number of files compared with July 2025. Sales volume fell by 4.5%, while the average basket rose by 1.2%, to €2,098. However, the increase in the basket is not sufficient to offset the contraction in volumes.


In detail, the gaps are especially pronounced across geographic regions.

France sees its sales volume fall by 4%, with the number of bookings down by 7%. The 4% increase in the average booking value helps to limit the impact. The short- to medium-haul segment displays better resilience, with a sales volume down by only 1.9% and the number of bookings down by 2.7%.

Long-haul, however, remains the market’s main fragility point. The number of bookings drops by 18.5% and the sales volume by 17.6%, despite a slight uptick in the average spend.

The Top 20 destinations illustrate this polarization. France remains at the top despite a 7.2% decrease, while Spain edges up by 4.1%. Morocco (+6.4%), Albania (+288.2%), Japan (+28.3%), and Norway (+15.8%) are among the main growth destinations.

Conversely, several markets post steep declines: Turkey (-35.3%), the United States (-39.1%), Egypt (-22.5%), Portugal (-20.8%), and Tanzania (-23.9%).


French Vacation Observatory
The Travel Companies · Orchestra / Travelsoft
August 2026



01 July 2026 departures

A slowdown compared to July 2025: business volume -4.5%, bookings -5.6%, with the average spend up slightly (+1.2%) at €2,098. The rise in spend does not compensate for the drop in volumes; the market is clearly slowing down in demand.

-4.5 %
Sales turnover
-5.6 %
Number of bookings
+1.2 %
Average spend
€2,098
Geographic zones — July 2026 departures vs 2025
France
Medium-haul
Long-haul
Top 20 destinations — July departures (bookings vs 2025)



02 July 2026 reservations

Reservations stabilize: turnover is almost flat (-0.3%), bookings down (-3.7%), while the average spend increases (+3.5% to €1,909). The market remains more supported by value than by volumes.

-0,3 %
Sales turnover
-3,7 %
Number of bookings
+3,5 %
Average spend
1 909 €
46,6 %
Late bookings < 30 days
vs 47,8 % in 2025

14,3 %
Early bookings > 90 days
vs 14,5 % in 2025

Geographic zones — July 2026 reservations vs 2025
France
Medium-haul
Long-haul
Top 20 destinations — reservations July (bookings vs 2025)



03 Date-based reservations for August 2026

As August 2026 departures approach: reservations remain lower than 2025 — turnover down 7.5%, bookings down 9.1% — despite a rise in the average spend (+1.7% to €2,289). Long-haul remains the most fragile segment (-18% in bookings).

-7,5 %
Sales turnover
-9,1 %
Number of bookings
+1,7 %
Average spend
€2,289
Geographic zones — reservations August 2026 vs 2025
France
Medium-haul
Long-haul
Top 20 destinations — reservations August (bookings vs 2025)

Traveler profiles — reservations August 2026
Solos
4,1 %
Bookings -9.4 % · €1,483
Couples
41,8 %
Bookings -9.0 % · €1,978
Families
40,5 %
Bookings -9.7 % · €2,351
Groups of friends
13,5 %
Bookings -7.5 % · €3,279

Stay categories — reservations August 2026
Packages
-8,8 %
Average spend +2.7 % · €2,407
Accommodations
-9,9 %
Average spend -0.4 % · €1,030
Circuits
-16,1 %
Average spend -0.6 % · €4,132

Top 10 destination cities — reservations August 2026

Source: French Vacation Observatory — The Travel Companies · Orchestra / Travelsoft — August 2026
Departures & reservations July: 01/07 – 28/07/2026 · August: reservations 01/01 – 28/07/2026, departures 01/08 – 31/08/2026.
Data drawn from travel agencies using the Orchestra platform (20+ brands, minimum 2 years).

GreenGo: Short Getaways Loved by Travelers This Summer


GreenGo : les escapades courtes plébiscitées par les voyageurs cet été - Depositphotos.com, nblxer

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As autumn approaches, GreenGo presents an initial assessment of the summer season of 2026.

As of August 17, the platform’s data show a summer marked by short getaways, a certain stability in budgets, and an increased use of last-minute bookings.

According to these first figures, still partial and to be completed in early September after consolidating August bookings, couples account for 60.8% of bookings made on GreenGo this summer.

The average duration of stays reaches 2.9 nights, down 3% compared with the reference period. More than six stays out of ten (62.5%) are now between one and two nights.

This shift reflects a trend toward prioritizing several getaways over a single extended trip during the summer. The average budget stands at 367 euros per stay, a modest 1% decline. The median price reaches 112 euros per night, up 2%.

Bookings made shortly before departure are also on the rise. 34.2% of getaways were booked within the 14 days prior to arrival, confirming the weight of last-minute decisions in the observed summer behaviors.


L’Ardèche, les Côtes-d’Armor et le Finistère en tête

On the destination side, GreenGo’s ranking highlights three regions: Ardèche, Côtes-d’Armor, and Finistère.

These results fit with the platform’s positioning, launched commercially in 2021, which now lists more than 26,000 selected accommodations in French regions.

Gîtes, bed and breakfasts, cabins, unusual lodgings or even tiny houses make up its catalog.

GreenGo also reports 150,000 travelers since its launch, as well as an average rating of 4.8/5 based on more than 29,000 reviews analyzed continuously. The platform also notes having recorded more than 460,000 overnight stays.


GreenGo focuses on local travel and gentle mobility

Beyond the summer figures, GreenGo continues to develop an offering centered on local tourism and reducing the environmental footprint of stays.

The platform claims a deliberately tighter selection of its accommodations: fewer than 30% of candidate lodgings are intended to be listed. Each accommodation is evaluated according to a 113-criteria framework and undergoes an eco-score and a CO2 score calculation.

Since 2023, GreenGo has also developed mobility-related features. Its filter “car-free compatible” enables identifying accommodations reachable by train or public transport and offering activities feasible without a vehicle. The platform states it counts more than 1,500 hosts compatible, representing nearly 3,000 accommodations.

Its “Explore” engine also allows users to search for a destination based on the starting point, mode of transport, and the maximum desired travel time.


A France off the beaten tourist paths

To accompany this trend toward locally oriented travel, GreenGo also highlights its guide ‘The destinations you won’t find in guides’, devoted to less frequented territories.

The content offers three territories and nine stops, with walks, villages, natural spaces, recommended eateries, and addresses suggested by the hosts.

This approach aligns with GreenGo’s stated ambition since its creation: to promote discovery of French territories and to provide alternatives to the most visited tourist destinations.

The platform now intends to continue its development and has the ambition to become a European reference for local travel.


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EDV Barometer: Orchestra Reservations Rebound in August, but Summer 2026 Remains Lagging


Baromètre EDV - Orchestra : les réservations repartent en août, mais l’été 2026 reste en retrait - Photo ChatGPT

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Summer 2026 has not yet regained the levels of 2025.

According to the new Observatory of French Holidays EDV-Orchestra, departures recorded from August 1 to 26 show a 9.3% drop in the number of bookings and a 7% decline in business volume compared with August 2025. The rise in the average basket, from 2.6% to €2,287, only softens the decline.

However, the data reveal a positive signal: bookings made in August are rising again.

In August 2026, the number of bookings grows by 2.9% year on year while the business volume leaps by 7.6%. The average basket reaches €1,697, up 4.6%.

The average booking lead time indeed stands at 55 days, i.e., two days longer than in 2025. More importantly, the share of bookings made less than 30 days before departure drops to 46.2%, compared with 49.7% a year earlier. Conversely, bookings made more than 90 days in advance rise slightly, to 18.9% versus 18% in 2025.

The recovery in sales thus does not signal a mass shift to last-minute bookings, but rather a slight reintroduction of forward planning in booking behaviors, explains the barometer.


The infographic: numbers at a glance

Observatoire des Vacances des Français
The Travel Companies · Orchestra / Travelsoft
August 2026



01 August 2026 Departures

Confirmed slowdown compared to August 2025: business volume -7.0%, bookings -9.3%, average basket up (+2.6%) to €2,287. The rise in the basket does not offset the decline in volumes; the summer season remains downward oriented. Long-haul remains the most affected segment (-16.1% in bookings).

-7.0 %
Business Volume
-9.3 %
Number of Bookings
+2.6 %
Average Basket
€2,287
Geographic zones — August 2026 departures vs 2025
France
Medium-haul
Long-haul
Top 20 destinations — August departures (bookings by comparison with 2025)



02 August 2026 Reservations

Recovery in the trend after several months of decline: the business volume returns to positive (+7.6%), supported by a rise in bookings (+2.9%) and in the average basket (+4.6% to €1,697). The average booking lead time is 55 days, two days longer than in 2025.

+7.6 %
Business Volume
+2.9 %
Number of Bookings
+4.6 %
Average Basket
€1,697
46.2 %
Late booking < 30 days
vs 49.7% in 2025

18.9 %
Early booking > 90 days
vs 18.0% in 2025

Geographic zones — August 2026 reservations vs 2025
France
Medium-haul
Long-haul
Top 20 destinations — August reservations (bookings vs 2025)



03 September 2026 Reservations

To date, reservations for September 2026 departures remain below 2025: business volume -5.4%, bookings -5.8%, average basket almost stable (+0.4% at €1,959). Long-haul concentrates the sharpest decline (-16.6% in bookings).

-5.4 %
Business Volume
-5.8 %
Number of Bookings
+0.4 %
Average Basket
€1,959
Zones geographiques — reservations September 2026 vs 2025
France
Medium-haul
Long-haul
Top 20 destinations — September reservations (bookings vs 2025)

Traveler typologies — reservations September 2026
Solos
8.2 %
Bookings -2.0 % · €1,407
Duos
73.5 %
Bookings -6.6 % · €1,817
Families
5.5 %
Bookings -6.2 % · €1,564
Groups of friends
12.6 %
Bookings -4.1 % · €3,311

Categories of stays — reservations September 2026
Packages (excluding tours)
-4.7 %
Basket +1.3 % · €1,904
Accommodations
-8.3 %
Basket +4.6 % · €438
Tours
-13.1 %
Basket -0.6 % · €3,933

Top 10 destination cities — reservations September 2026

Source: Observatory of French Holidays — The Travel Companies · Orchestra / Travelsoft — August 2026
Departures & reservations August: 01/08 – 26/08/2026 · September: reservations 01/01 – 26/08/2026, departures 01/09 – 30/09/2026.
Data from travel agencies using the Orchestra platform (20+ brands, at least 2 years).

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Valérie Boned: We Won’t Be Able to Recover All We’ve Lost This Summer


Les EDV organiseront "un focus spécial sur la vente de la France" avec ADN Tourisme - Crédit photo : CE

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Following the outbreak of the war in Iran initiated by the United States, activity in travel agencies had contracted sharply, pushing some players to resort to short-time unemployment and to seek cash flow solutions.

Fortunately, the approach of the peak travel period has boosted demand and revived last-minute sales, to varying degrees depending on distribution networks.

The latest barometer from Entreprises du Voyage provides an early summer assessment. It highlights a sharp drop in departures in August 2026, but also an increase in bookings in that same month.

By contrast, trends for the rest of the year are positive.

From my discussions with members and the figures I have, I see that we will not catch up everything we lost this summer. However, the booking momentum for the coming months is moving in the right direction.

In terms of bookings for August, there were indeed many dossiers in the mountains and around the Mediterranean basin.

Thus, we are in positive territory for the late season, compared to the previous year. The momentum is fairly good.

The signal is rather positive, even though, cumulatively for the year, we remain negative. This means the sector is recovering“, explains Valérie Boned.


Incendies en Gironde : une dizaine d’agences de voyages concernées

This has allowed many businesses to regain some health, whereas in spring, furlough was on everyone’s lips, or nearly.

I haven’t seen any cash-flow or needs for short-time unemployment arise during the summer, except for the exceptional case of a few agencies in the Southwest, due to the wildfires.

There seems to be no longer concern about cash flow and activity in the sector
“, says the president of EDV.

Even if specialists in Asia are still suffering, the industry has saved face and appears healthier than in the weeks following the outbreak of the conflict.

Nevertheless, July was inevitably heavily affected by the terrible fires in Gironde, which burned a little over 47,000 hectares, i.e. twice the size of Marseille or four times Paris.

About ten agencies were affected by these fires.

We worked with Laurent Menenteau, an administrator of EDV Sud-Ouest, himself affected by the incidents. We identified the affected sales points, then we worked to support those located in the sectors hit by the fires.

If one of Laurent’s agencies had to close due to the fire’s progression, the others were not. However, they saw fewer visitors, thus experienced a drop in activity.

Then we have members who rent houses or properties and who faced cancellations. We therefore fought to find solutions for these various cases, notably regarding business interruptions
“, continues she.

On this point, the EDV looked at insurance contracts and unfortunately, for Valérie Boned, insurers’ solidarity in such a situation did not jump out, to put it politely.

L’État n’aurait aucun levier pour les faire bouger afin de couvrir les pertes de revenus de ceux qui n’ont pas été touchés par les flammes, mais dont l’activité a été plus ou moins amputée par la désertion des touristes et les préoccupations des habitants, davantage occupés à régler d’autres problèmes que leur futur départ en vacances.

Concernant les tensions de trésorerie, le gouvernement a fait des annonces afin de soutenir les entreprises de la région.


Climat : “Tout cela m’inquiète et interpelle beaucoup de dirigeants”

In addition to this picture of natural disasters, which are rising sharply and becoming more intense, add the heatwave that unsettled Tunisia, causing tensions in some hotels due to power and water cuts.

These events, which for the moment seem to have little direct impact on the clientele, worry leaders like Yves Verdié or François Piot. What about the president of the EDV?

It would be astonishing if this didn’t concern me.

We are facing several difficult subjects to handle, such as the relationship between climate change and our sector, in the long term. The industry tends to say: we’ll see how next year goes… We must undertake real reflections and move beyond small steps.

We study and talk a lot with Laurent de Chorivit, the co-CEO of Evaneos, but also with Nicolas Dayot, with whom we discuss the reconstruction of campgrounds, the prevention of events and the anticipation of what awaits us.

All of this worries and concerns many leaders.

I think that, until we feel client pressure on destination choices… I read a lot, we also work with Carbone 4, but reinventing models is complex.

And, moreover, climate change is a huge societal issue; it is extremely complex
, explains Valérie Boned.

A theme that is likely to become crucial to prepare the industry for the transformations that will occur over the coming decades.

It will probably be addressed during the debate organized for the 2027 presidential election by the Confederation of Tourism Stakeholders (CAT), on December 1st.

An event to be named “The Grand Oral of Tourism”.


Élection présidentielle : “le moment ou jamais de faire entendre la voix du tourisme”

This is the moment like never before to make the voice of tourism heard.

So, on that date, we will welcome all candidates for the presidential election, all day long. We have already heard feedback from the entourages of the political figures who will run.

We will demonstrate what we represent and what we expect.
“, affirms Valérie Boned.

Remind that the two rounds will take place on Sundays April 18 and May 2, 2027.

Because of this election, and to also give space to democratic debate and to allow members time to grasp the consequences, the next national congress of EDV should exceptionally be held after IFTM Top Resa, in September 2027.

Before that, the Finance Bill should soon grab headlines again in the news and perhaps also on TourMaG.com, depending on the government’s intentions.

During our interview with David Daniel, I conveyed a few messages.

Given the political and electoral context, there is a strong chance that the 2027 PLF will not be voted in the Assembly, so it will go through fast-track. That could mean the government’s bill becomes law.

Thus, we want no more taxes, whether new taxes or increases in the TSBA and others, but we also want visibility for businesses
“, sets as a course the leader.


Les EDV organiseront “un focus spécial sur la vente de la France”

Already, if new taxes or increases will be difficult to push through only a few months before a crucial election, Sébastien Lecornu has promised “a lot of discipline.”

Beyond political questions, the president of Entreprises du Voyage remains committed to the modernization of the union.

My aim is to speak to all those who are not members, to achieve maximum representation.

We will replicate the Business Travel Club, which is doing well, into events, with a few representative companies from this branch. We will launch it in September.

As part of the IFTM, we will sign an agreement with ADN Tourisme, together with the new president. It will be a partnership aimed at organizing a France Week, at the start of 2027, between our two unions and thus our members.

We are finalizing the project, but you know this is a very important topic for me. It will be a special focus on selling France with our partners,
” enthuses Valérie Boned.

A president who seeks to further refine the barometer which, after Orchestra, now covers activities with Civitatis and could soon include outdoor camping hospitality.

The objective is to institutionalize and strengthen this monthly meeting, as well as to provide a true reflection of the economic activity of our sector.

A busy roadmap, therefore, as September looms for travel agents.


Summer 2026: Vacation Spending Boosts Retail Activity


La consommation des Français affiche une dynamique soutenue durant l'été 2026 selon SumUp - Depositphotos.com @Kitzcorner

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As the summer season 2026 comes to a close, French consumer spending displays sustained momentum.

This emerges from an analysis conducted by SumUp based on the transactions recorded across thousands of merchants in July and August 2026, compared with the same periods in 2025.

The fintech data notably highlight the weight of the dining sector, but also a solid performance in tourism and accommodation.

Regionally, Île-de-France stands out particularly for the growth of its business volume.

In July 2026, the activity of the merchants analyzed by SumUp rose by 17.4%, while turnover increased by 35.5% compared to July 2025.

The trend continued in August, with a rise of 11.1% in activity and 25.5% in turnover year over year. An evolution that aligns with the summer of 2025, when SumUp had already observed a growth of 35.1% in activity and 27.3% in turnover compared with summer 2024.


The restaurant sector remains the engine of activity

As in the previous summer season, cafes and restaurants are among the sectors showing the strongest gains.

In July, the sector records a rise of 24.3% in activity and a 45.5% increase in turnover compared with July 2025. The food trucks also benefit from this momentum, with +20% activity and +24% turnover.

The momentum continues in August. Cafes and restaurants show a rise of 13.6% in activity and 31.1% in turnover.

This performance extends the trend observed in 2025, when cafes and restaurants recorded a turnover growth of 31.4% and an activity growth of 45.8% over the studied period.


Tourism and accommodation benefit from the summer season

Professionals directly linked to holidays also profit from this consumption dynamic.

In July, activity in the accommodation and hospitality sector rises by 10.6%, while its turnover soars by 62.3% year on year. The tourism sector shows a turnover increase of 44.7%.

The trend remains positive in August, with tourism turnover up by 20.5% year on year. Accommodation and hospitality likewise register an increase of 36.5%.

For SumUp, these results illustrate the dynamism of the entire tourism ecosystem, supported by holiday and leisure spending during the departure and return periods of vacationers.

The analysis also highlights several peak periods during the season. Nationally, the week of 20 to 26 July 2026 constitutes the main consumption peak of the month. Activity then rises by 17% and turnover by 37% compared with the same week in 2025.

In August, the peak occurs during the week of 16 to 23 August, with a rise of 17% in activity and 35% in turnover year on year.


Île-de-France stands out in August

The performances vary across territories.

In July, the Pays de la Loire register a 31% rise in activity and a 48% increase in turnover. Bourgogne-Franche-Comté shows +18% and +40%, Bretagne +19% and +38%, while Nouvelle-Aquitaine progresses by 18% in activity and 32% in turnover.

The Île-de-France also ranks among the most dynamic regions in July, with +24% activity and +48% turnover.

In August, the Centre-Val de Loire confirms its progression, with +24% activity and +31% turnover. Brittany and Nouvelle-Aquitaine continue their growth as well, with +15% and +14% activity respectively.

The Île-de-France nevertheless retains a special place with a 44% increase in turnover, the strongest regional growth observed by SumUp on this indicator in August.

According to the fintech, this territorial distribution extends certain trends already seen in 2025, notably in several Western regions such as Brittany, Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Normandy.


A summer season favorable to merchants

For SumUp, these results reflect a solid performance of consumption in France despite the episodes of extreme heat recorded during the summer.

Summer 2026 confirms the solid state of consumption in France despite the heatwaves“, analyzes the fintech. The dining sector remains, according to it, the main driver of this momentum, while accommodation and tourism directly benefit from the summer season.

Beyond Île-de-France, the performances recorded in Pays de la Loire and the Centre-Val de Loire also testify to a momentum that goes beyond the main economic hubs. Expenditures related to holidays and leisure will thus have contributed to supporting merchants’ activity throughout the season.

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: Mountains and International Partners Back Summer 2026


La montagne et les clientèles étrangères soutiennent l’activité touristique en Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes durant l’été 2026.   DepositPhotos.com/florentmartin

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The tourist activity in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes generally held up this summer, with 56 % of professionals who estimate attendance stable or rising compared with 2025.

The regional clientele has notably progressed, representing 39 % of attendance, while foreign markets remain a pillar of activity.

Professionals nevertheless note spending trade-offs, visitors prioritizing accommodation more than activities and dining.


La montagne profite de l’effet fraîcheur

The mountains confirm their attractiveness, with 65 % of station professionals satisfied with the season.

The image of the destination as a “refuge” in the face of heat waves has notably been cited by 56 % of them as a motor for activity.

The nature-based activities remain highly favored: hiking and walking lead the way (56 %), ahead of cycling (37 %) and water-related activities (36 %).

Demand for **more sustainable mobility** is also rising, notably for charging stations (+9 points).


Les clientèles étrangères restent dynamiques

The international clientele accounts for 26 % of attendance and helps sustain activity. Professionals notably observe a rise in Swiss and German clientele, while long-haul markets, including the United States and Canada, are also progressing.

In the face of budget constraints, 65 % of professionals have kept their prices and 16 % have reduced them. Last-minute bookings now represent 30 % of summer activity for accommodations.

For the rentrée, professionals remain cautious but relatively confident: 61 % anticipate attendance stable or rising in September, while 55 % share this view for the Toussaint holidays.

Airbnb: French Prefer English Channel Coasts and Mountains This Summer


Villers-sur-Mer arrive en tête des destinations françaises enregistrant les plus fortes progressions de recherches sur Airbnb cet été.  Depositphotos.com/nupix

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The French have prioritized nearby destinations this summer.

According to Airbnb, searches were notably concentrated on the coastal towns of the Manche, with five destinations among those showing the strongest increases: Villers-sur-Mer (+45 %), Cherbourg-en-Cotentin (+34 %), Saint-Valery-sur-Somme (+31 %), Le Crotoy (+30 %) and Le Tréport (+25 %).


The Northern Coastline Appeals

The ranking is led by Villers-sur-Mer, ahead of Collioure (+39 %) and Saint-Hilaire-de-Riez (+36 %). Benodet (+35 %) and Cherbourg-en-Cotentin round out the top of the table, while Perros-Guirec (+29 %) and Noirmoutier-en-l’Île (+26 %) also feature among the most searched destinations.

This rise in northern coastal destinations comes during a summer marked by several heatwaves. Airbnb highlights the appeal of these territories for their natural spaces and a climate perceived as milder.


The Mountains Continue to Grow in Popularity

Rural areas account for 64% of bookings made in France on Airbnb. The mountain region is also gaining traction: the volume of searches for Le Bourg-d’Oisans has notably more than doubled. Huez, Les Gets, Chambon-sur-Lac and Samoëns are also among the mountain destinations favored by users.

Another takeaway: the French prefer relatively close destinations, with stays averaging less than 350 km from home. For Clément Eulry, director of Airbnb France, this shift reflects a desire to explore a broader palette of destinations beyond the main tourist hubs.

Paris Île-de-France: Summer 2026 Confirms Tourism Momentum


Paris Île-de-France confirme sa dynamique touristique à l’été 2026 - Depositphotos.com, nito103

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Paris Île-de-France confirms its tourist appeal for the summer 2026.

Between June and August, the destination welcomed 13.3 million tourists, up by 3% compared with summer 2025. Even more dynamic, tourist spending reached 7 billion euros, up by 6%.

International visitors accounted for 7 million tourists, versus 6.3 million for domestic, French visitors. On the expenditure side, the first group generated 4.8 billion euros (+5%), while the French spent 2.2 billion euros (+9%).

Tourist expenditure thus grows twice as fast as attendance, reinforcing the spillovers for the accommodation, catering and retail sectors.


The United States Remain the Leading Foreign Market

With around 1 million visitors in the summer, the United States remains the destination’s leading international market. The United Kingdom and Spain follow, with nearly 500,000 visitors each, ahead of Germany and Belgium.

Visitor numbers are rising notably from Spain, the Netherlands and Canada, while the British market is dipping. This diversification of audiences helps reinforce the destination’s resilience.

The growth in tourism activity covers the entire Île-de-France region. Overnight stays rise by 6% across the region, with increases recorded in each of the eight departments.

The Val-d’Oise (+12%) and the Val-de-Marne (+11%) show the strongest gains, ahead of Seine-Saint-Denis (+8%). In Paris, overnight stays also rise by 5%.

The capital remains the main attraction hub, but these results illustrate a gradual diffusion of flows and tourism spillovers beyond Paris.


A Season Driven by Major Events

The event calendar helped sustain summer attendance. The Top 14 final at the Stade de France, the arrival of the Tour de France on the Champs-Élysées, and the European Swimming Championships notably contributed to the destination’s appeal.

The Esports World Cup also stood out with 175,000 tickets sold, nearly double the previous edition, and more than 2 million visits to competition sites.

Over seven weeks, the event brought together 2,000 players, 200 clubs and visitors from more than 100 countries, boosting Paris’s visibility among a new generation of visitors.


First Half Already Greater Than 2019

The summer momentum continues a sustained dynamic since the start of the year. From January to June, Paris Île-de-France welcomed 24.7 million tourists, up 1% year over year and 4% compared with 2019.

Tourist spending reached 11.8 billion euros, up 4% year on year and up 17% compared with 2019. The hotel sector also confirms this trend with 34.1 million hotel stays in the first half, up 2% year on year and 6% compared with 2019.

Several events helped support flows since January, including the opening of Disney Adventure World, the Paris Marathon, Roland-Garros, which set a record with 727,000 spectators, as well as professional events VivaTech, Choose France and Eurosatory.


Positive Outlook for the Rest of the Year

The momentum is expected to continue in the second half of the year. Air bookings for September through December are up 4% year on year, with demand particularly strong from Asia (+12%), the Middle East (+11%) and Southeast Asia (+19%).

India, the United States, Japan and China stand out as promising markets. The coming months’ calendar, with Fashion Week, the Auto Show, SIAL Paris, Art Basel Paris and numerous sporting and cultural events, should continue to support activity.

For Valérie Pécresse, president of the Île-de-France Region, these results confirm “the strength of appeal” of the region and its ambition to ensure the benefits of tourism reach all territories.

Alexandra Dublanche, president of Choose Paris Region, also stresses the need to continue upgrading the offer and to encourage visitors to discover “the full richness and diversity” of the destination beyond the capital.