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Croatia Reaches Over 5 Million Tourist Arrivals in August

October 11, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

La Croatie a franchi pour la première fois le seuil des 5 millions d’arrivées touristiques sur un seul mois - Depositphotos.com @tommasolizzul

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According to data from the national tourism information system eVisitor, Croatia recorded more than 5 million arrivals and 31.4 million overnight stays in August, up 2% and 0.5% respectively compared with the same month in 2025.

This marks an unprecedented level for the country, which for the first time exceeds the 5 million arrivals mark in a single month. In the first eight months of the year, several regions concentrated the majority of visitation, with Istria, Central Dalmatia, and the Kvarner region leading in overnight stays.

Between January and August 2026, Istria recorded 25.4 million overnight stays, ahead of the Split-Dalmatia region with more than 17 million, and the Kvarner with 15.2 million.

In terms of destinations, Rovinj, Dubrovnik, Poreč, Split, Umag, and Medulin are among the most frequented. According to Tonči Glavina, the Croatian Minister of Tourism and Sports, the evolution of the figures notably reflects changes in travel habits, with shorter stays and a greater focus on budgets. The gap between the growth in arrivals (+2%) and overnight stays (+0.5%) in August points in this direction.

The ministry now aims to concentrate its efforts on the shoulder season and the winter period, while a substantial portion of the tourist year remains to come.

The French market slightly down

Since the start of 2026, Croatia has welcomed more than 400,000 French tourists, representing nearly 1.5 million overnight stays. However, French tourism has shown a slight decline compared with the same period in 2025.

The Croatian National Tourism Board puts this trend into perspective with the broader slowdown in French departures to European destinations.

Some segments still show growth. This is notably the case for nautical tourism, which totals more than 10,000 French arrivals and close to 75,000 overnight stays between January and August 2026. Over the year, arrivals are up 11% and overnight stays up 12%.

Another trend highlighted by the Croatian National Tourism Office is a diversification of destinations chosen by French travelers. Less-visited areas so far, such as Varaždin, Međimurje and Osijek-Baranja, are gaining visibility.

“These new ways of discovering Croatia fully align with the evolution we want to support,” notes Slađana Mićić, director of the Croatian National Tourism Office in France.

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Marseille: Tourist Overnight Stays Up 5% From May to Mid-August 2026

October 3, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Marseille confirme son attractivité touristique en 2026 - Depositphotos.com, Hackman

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Marseille continues on its momentum.

The Phocaean city presents a positive assessment of its 2026 tourism season, with a 5% rise in overnight stays by leisure visitors between May and mid-August, compared with the same period in 2025.

If the first three months of summer show a solid uptick, August, for its part, remained stable.

This momentum unfolds in a context marked by several heatwaves, which led some travelers to reconsider their vacation plans.

The programming of the “Marseille Summer” season, run by the City and the Office of Tourism, Leisure and Congresses, notably helped bolster activity.

Des événements qui dopent la fréquentation

The events calendar proved to be one of the season’s engines.

From the month of May, four consecutive holiday weekends, paired with several major happenings, encouraged arrivals.

The matches of Top 14, Corsu Mezu Mezu and JUL concerts notably helped fill the accommodations.

The momentum continued in June with the concerts of ‘Alonzo, the Marsatac festival, the Top 14 semifinals at the Vélodrome Stadium or the Au Large festival.

July turned out to be the busiest month of the period. It also accounted for the largest share of foreign overnights, at 32% of the total during the period.

The Bad Bunny concert, held on July 1 at Cepac Vélodrome, epitomizes the impact of major events on tourist activity: overnight stays rose by 60% compared with 2025 on the evening of the concert.

Les clientèles internationales au rendez-vous

Germany remains the leading foreign market in terms of overnight stays, with a 14% year-on-year rise. The United States nonetheless shows the most dramatic growth among the major markets: +21%.

Spain rises by 3% and Switzerland by 11%. Conversely, British visitors fall by 20%. The Tourist Office explains this decline by the higher cost of holidays, which may have pushed some Britons to favor the domestic market, but also by the new Brexit-related formalities.

The American market could continue to expand with the opening, in June 2027, of a new direct connection between Marseille and New York.

On the French side, Nouvelle-Aquitaine (+14%), Occitanie (+10%) and Hauts-de-France (+6%) drive the growth. Île-de-France remains the leading source region, with 1.26 million overnight stays, steady compared with 2025.

Près de 140 000 visiteurs renseignés

The tourism performance is also reflected in the hotel sector. Over the May-August period, the occupancy rate rises by an average of 2.3 percentage points. It reaches 81% in May (+4.5 points), 84% in June (+2.6 points), then 81% in July (+3.1 points). In August, the occupancy rate stands at 87%, a slight decline of 1.2 points.

Average prices have, for their part, risen by 1.9% across the entire period, enabling RevPAR to advance by 5% compared with 2025. Conversely, furnished rental accommodations record a 12% drop in reserved overnight stays from May to July. The City links this trend to its policy of regulating the tourist rental stock to promote long-term housing.

Beyond accommodation performance, the Office de Tourisme welcome programs also saw strong activity. Between May and August, travel counselors assisted nearly 80,000 people.

The “Hors les Murs” initiative, deployed notably in the Calanques, at the Mucem, on the Vieux-Port and through cargo bicycles, enabled informing nearly 60,000 additional visitors. In the face of high heat, the Office also adapted its guided tours, prioritizing morning and late afternoon time slots. A new evening tour, “Malmousque in the Evening,” offered at 18:30, was particularly well received.

Marseille mise sur les activités et la fréquentation à l’année

The Marseille Experience platform, which markets hundreds of local activities, also confirms its growth.

From May to August, its turnover surpassed €788,000, with particular success for water activities, the Petit Train and the City Pass.

For the City, the challenge is now to transform this summer momentum into sustained attendance, while limiting tourist pressure on certain sectors. The stated objective is twofold: to preserve residents’ quality of life and to better distribute tourist activity throughout the year.

A balancing act that is expected to persist as Marseille aims to strengthen its international appeal, driven by major events, foreign clientele and the opening of new flight connections.

Summer 2026 in Charentes: a tepid tourist season

October 3, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Dans les Charentes, l'arbitrage budgétaire des ménages a impacté la consommation locale - Depositphotos.com, hzparisien

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In the Charentes, the peak summer season of 2026 shows an overall attendance slightly down compared with the previous year, a decline that becomes even clearer when compared to the average of the last three years, according to a press release from Charentes Tourisme.

This slowdown affected July more than August. In this context, the overall satisfaction of professionals stands at an average level, with about half of the actors satisfied in July and a clear rebound in August.

On the financial front, the majority of providers report a drop in their turnover over the entire summer period, while a substantial share laments a deterioration of their margins and cash flow.

Regionally, Charente records stable attendance despite a reserved sentiment among actors, while Charente-Maritime experiences a slight decline while maintaining a more favorable morale.

Tourist Behaviors Driven by Purchasing Power and Climate

Household budget arbitration has affected local consumption, with a large majority of professionals reporting a clear drop in visitors’ spending on the ground.

To cope with economic constraints, vacationers favored shorter stays, the search for promotions or free activities, and increased last-minute bookings.

At the same time, heat waves weighed on the organization of stays. High temperatures led to a retreat of activity at visitor sites and a decrease in footfall on the territory’s main cycling routes.

Finally, nearly a quarter of professionals recorded shifts in tourist flows following the fires in Gironde.

Differences by Accommodation Type

Outdoor camping facilities emerge as the most resilient sector of the season, with a majority of operators satisfied and reporting stable or rising activity.

The traditional hoteliers also show a high level of satisfaction, despite a slight drop in overnight stays observed in spring.

Regarding holiday rentals, July saw a higher volume of nights booked, although the average duration of stays shortened. In August, the occupancy rate of furnished rentals remained solid, peaking in the middle of the month.

A Lack of Visibility for the Late Season

The activity outlook for autumn appears less favorable than last year. The order books for September and October show a marked lag compared with 2025.

In this context of global economic uncertainty, the business confidence climate for the next six months has reached a particularly low level, with most anticipating a continued deterioration of their turnover, customer volumes, and cash flow.

Towards a Tourist Tax in Thailand?

September 10, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Vers une taxe touristique en Thaïlande ? - Depositphotos.com ViktoriiaDyachenko

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The tourism tax proposal, discussed for several years, takes a new step forward in Thailand. The National Tourism Policy Committee (NTPC) convened on August 14, 2026 to examine the principles of the scheme and the draft regulation, ahead of its public consultation, according to the Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports.

In a statement published on August 17, the Thai government specifies that the proposed amount is now set at 450 baht per person (about 12 euros), regardless of arrival mode: by air, land, or sea (Thailand.go.th).

The implementation of the tax would be phased in. For travelers arriving by plane, it would begin 180 days after the text is published in the Royal Gazette. Land and sea arrivals would be affected roughly 360 days after the launch of the first phase, according to the Thai government.

This timeline aims, in particular, to avoid difficulties at the most frequented border crossings, especially at the border with Malaysia.

Thailand: the tourist tax could be introduced early 2027 for air travel

Several payment options are currently being considered: integration into the airline ticket, online payment, mobile app, or self-service kiosks.

The Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) could also be linked to the system. VisaNews notes, however, that the modalities of this potential integration remain to be defined: the TDAC is currently a free formality, and its possible connection to the payment system does not necessarily mean it would itself become payable.

At this stage, travelers do not yet have to pay the 450 baht to enter Thailand. The project must still pass several steps before its final adoption.

According to VisaNews, the start of 2027 is now the horizon envisaged for the first charges levied on travelers arriving by plane, but no firm effective date has yet been set.

Strange Tourist Tradition Threatens the Giant’s Causeway in Northern Ireland

September 4, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

At first glance, they might look like simple lucky charms left behind by passing travelers. Yet the thousands of coins pressed into the rocks of the Giant’s Causeway, in Northern Ireland, forced conservationists to launch a particularly delicate cleaning operation. More than 20 kg of coins have already been removed from this UNESCO World Heritage site. And despite several months of intervention, thousands of coins remain trapped within the rocks.

A meticulous operation at the heart of an exceptional volcanic site

Located in County Antrim, in Northern Ireland, the Giant’s Causeway is one of the United Kingdom’s most famous geological landscapes. The site contains more than 40,000 basalt columns, formed about 60 million years ago during a volcanic activity. Molten rock flowed into the fissures of the Earth’s crust before cooling, contracting and fracturing, giving birth to these columns with their characteristic geometric shapes. The site is registered as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

It is in the interstices of these formations that visitors gradually began to wedge coins. The gesture seems to carry symbolic significance, with some tourists considering the money as a good luck charm or a sign of love. But the coins remain exposed to sea spray and humidity, and their prolonged presence in the fissures can become problematic for the rocks…

The National Trust therefore undertook their removal in May 2025, after an alert from the Geological Survey of Northern Ireland. Early observations had highlighted effects that were both physical and chemical on the basalt. The intervention required the expertise of a stone mason, Nathan Morrow. The teams could not simply pull the coins out for fear of damaging the columns. Pliers were used for those near the surface, while a jointing tool allowed access to coins wedged deeper in the cracks.

The difficulty varied greatly from one place to another. Some coins came out quickly, while the most deeply lodged ones could require more than 20 minutes of work each. In total, the operation involved around 200 hours of work. “Approximately 200 hours of work were devoted to the project”, said Cliff Henry, the National Trust’s nature engagement lead, to Need To Know.

Salt accelerates corrosion of coins stuck in cracks

But the problem is not limited to the number of coins scattered on the site. Their composition and the conditions to which they are exposed can also worsen their impact on the rock. British copper coins minted since 1992 notably have a steel core coated with copper. The 5, 10, and 20 pence coins are, meanwhile, made of steel coated with nickel. Yet these metals do not react to the environment in the same way. With humidity and especially the salt brought by sea spray, corrosion accelerates. The different metal layers can separate and expand inside the cracks, exerting pressure on the basalt.

This degradation also makes the coins difficult to identify after a few years. “The coins corrode so quickly in the salty and humid conditions of the Causeway that it becomes impossible to determine what currency they were, not to mention their date, after only a few years”, explained Cliff Henry.

The majority of recovered coins unsurprisingly came from the United Kingdom and the euro area, visitors tending to use the currency they have in their pockets. Only a portion could still serve as money, the others being too deformed or corroded.

Despite these hours of effort, the cleaning did not manage to remove everything. Several thousand coins would thus remain wedged in the cracks. Some are now too deeply buried to reach. Others are so rusted that moving them could further damage the rocks.

Cliff Henry, for his part, compares their accumulation to a carnival ride in which new coins gradually push the older ones inward. “As in a Penny Falls game in an arcade, the coins have been pushed further into the joints by the new coins hammered in at the front”, he explained.

The phenomenon could therefore continue to pose problems even after the end of the main operation, completed in June 2026. New coins have already been found after the cleaning, including 42 removed by Cliff Henry last month. The National Trust now plans to monitor the formations regularly and remove new deposits.

Informational panels have also been installed to ask visitors not to push coins into the rocks. The National Trust also plans to turn a portion of the recovered coins into objects for display to concretely demonstrate the consequences of this practice.

Tourist Activities: New York, Rome, Marrakech — What the French Are Booking

August 31, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Les Entreprises du Voyage (EDV) et Civitatis dévoilent la troisième édition de leur Index des activités touristiques - Depositphotos.com, IgorVetushko

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The market for activities, guided tours, and excursions continues to rise within the travel experience.

According to data from the third Index of Activities published by the Entreprises du Voyage (EDV) and Civitatis, French travelers are giving an increasing place to on-site experiences, to the point that they now influence their destination choice.

The study, based on reservations made between January 1 and June 15, 2026, mainly highlights a marked difference between purchases made directly by travelers (B2C) and those made through travel agencies (B2B).

In direct bookings, consumers favor immediacy: bookings are made with a median of only six days before the activity and more than half of purchases (53%) are made less than a week before the service.

Conversely, travel agencies anticipate their clients’ needs well in advance. Reservations are made with a median of 66 days before the activity, while 60% of purchases occur between one and six months before departure.

For Valérie Boned, president of Entreprises du Voyage, this analysis provides a real decision-support tool for professionals. “This third edition demonstrates how data is an indispensable growth lever for our members,” she notes.

The activities strengthen the role of agencies

For Georges Sans, head of France development at Civitatis, this evolution also reflects the positioning of travel agencies.

He believes that activities and transfers no longer represent merely add-on sales, but become differentiating elements enabling agencies to accompany clients throughout their journey and to reinforce their loyalty.

The Index also shows that guided tours remain the flagship product for travel agencies. They account for nearly 39% of sales realized via the B2B channel.

On destinations, Paris remains the top French destination.

Internationally, trends vary by distribution channel. Individual travelers favor New York, while travel agencies sell more Rome.

Airport transfers are also among the most sought-after services. In direct bookings, New York tops the requests, while agencies primarily market them in Marrakech, ahead of Seville and Rome, in a strategy of building complete stays.

Tunisia records the strongest growth

The Index also identifies international destinations with the largest increases in reservations compared to the first half of 2025.

Tunisia shows the most spectacular progression with a growth of 289%. It edges out Canada (+145%), Egypt (+106%), and the Dominican Republic (+37%).

Finally, the study confirms France’s attractiveness to international visitors. Paris remains the most visited French city, followed by Lyon and Nice.

According to a study published in May 2026 by Arival in partnership with Civitatis, more than one European traveler in two now considers that the experiences offered on-site play a very important, even decisive, role in choosing their destination.

This trend reinforces the growing weight of tourist activities in shaping travel-agency offers.

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What If the Annoying Tourist Is You? Habits That Annoy Everyone on Vacation

August 27, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Vacations are supposed to be synonymous with relaxation. “Supposed”, because it takes so little to dull a jovial and invigorating mood. A disruptive neighbor on a sun lounger, a passenger on an airplane or a cruise ship, or an inattentive tourist in a guided tour group. A new Booking.com survey reveals that 84% of travelers say they are annoyed by the behavior of other vacationers, and sometimes even before they reach their destination.

At the airport, stubborn bad habits can try the patience of more than one traveler. Forgetting to prepare their passport or boarding pass, arriving with luggage that is too heavy or too bulky, and slowing down the queues are all small things that irritate.

Barefoot Passengers or Phone Addicts

Although 89% of travelers believe that behavior aboard an airplane should be “like in any other form of public transportation”, one in ten admits to removing their shoes and traveling barefoot during the flight. Some film their neighbors deliberately or unintentionally for social media when they are not attempting a manicure at 10,000 meters above ground. Such freedoms are called out by the respondents. Etiquette rules do not reappear on land, where other frictions arise.

Music, Screams, and Swimsuits at the Restaurant…

Another survey conducted by Tiger, a travel insurance specialist, and reported by the DailyMail, finds that 84% of holidaymakers are bothered by others once they arrive at their destination. Those who make crude remarks in the presence of children, especially by the pool or during a family activity, those who make noise or play music at full volume, those who smoke or vape near others, such as on the beach, those who jostle for sun loungers or umbrellas, or those who stroll around in swimsuits or bare-chested in town or in shops are the ones most singled out.

Even though it may seem minor, listening to or playing music at excessively loud volumes can incur hefty fines in certain destinations, such as Portugal. Far from the crowds spread across the warm sand, visitors also encounter some conflicts with their peers. There, it is mainly noisy, intoxicated individuals or those who stroll with large umbrellas, for example in the narrow streets of Venice, who annoy people the most.

Air France Launches Paris Stopover to Transform Layovers into Tourist Stays

August 26, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Air France et Extime Travel lancent officiellement « Paris Stopover » - Depositphotos.com @alexeynovikov

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Air France et Extime Travel viennent de lancer « Paris Stopover », une nouvelle offre destinée à transformer les longues correspondances à Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle en véritables séjours touristiques.

Le service, conçu et opéré par Extime Travel, la marque commerciale du Groupe ADP dédiée aux expériences touristiques, permet aux clients d’Air France de prolonger leur escale dans la capitale, à l’aller comme au retour, et de réserver un package comprenant hébergement, transferts et activités.

Le dispositif s’adresse aux passagers ayant réservé un billet Air France incluant une correspondance d’au moins 27 heures à Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle.

Ils peuvent choisir de prolonger leur escale pour une durée comprise entre une et quatre nuits, puis sélectionner leur expérience auprès d’Extime Travel.

L’offre est disponible quelle que soit la cabine de voyage, de l’Economy à La Première, en passant par les classes Premium et Business.

Les prestations peuvent être réservées jusqu’à 48 heures avant le départ, sous réserve de disponibilité.

Une offre clé en main pour les passagers en correspondance

« Paris Stopover » a été conçu pour proposer une prise en charge complète du séjour.

Chaque formule comprend des transferts, une ou plusieurs nuits dans des hôtels quatre ou cinq étoiles ainsi qu’un choix d’activités, à adapter en fonction de la durée de l’escale et des envies du voyageur.

Deux expériences sont proposées au lancement. « Paris Incontournables » permet de découvrir les principaux sites touristiques de la capitale, de la tour Eiffel au Louvre. Une seconde offre est consacrée à Disneyland Paris.

Extime Travel prévoit d’enrichir progressivement le catalogue avec de nouvelles expériences premium ainsi que des excursions culturelles, gastronomiques et festives.

Le groupe souhaite également développer des offres permettant de découvrir les territoires situés autour de l’aéroport Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle.

Un potentiel important auprès des voyageurs internationaux

L’enjeu est significatif pour Air France. La compagnie indique que 50% de ses clients arrivant à Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle sont en correspondance vers une autre destination.

La demande semble également présente chez les voyageurs concernés. Selon une étude de la Chaire Pégase publiée en avril 2026, 81% des passagers en correspondance à Paris se déclarent plutôt ou très intéressés par la possibilité de quitter l’aéroport pendant leur escale afin de découvrir Paris ou des attractions situées à proximité de Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle.

L’intérêt est encore plus marqué chez certaines clientèles internationales, notamment brésilienne, avec 92,3% de voyageurs intéressés, et indienne, avec 90%. Ces deux marchés bénéficient, par ailleurs, depuis avril 2026 d’une exemption de visa de transit aéroportuaire en France, un élément susceptible de faciliter ce type de séjour.

Une nouvelle étape pour le hub de Paris-CDG

Le lancement de « Paris Stopover » s’inscrit dans le cadre de « Connect France », le partenariat stratégique signé en juin 2025 entre Air France-KLM et le Groupe ADP pour renforcer l’attractivité et la performance du hub de Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle.

L’offre doit contribuer à faire de Paris une étape à part entière dans le parcours des voyageurs en correspondance, alors que les grands hubs internationaux cherchent de plus en plus à transformer leurs passagers en visiteurs temporaires.

Air France et le Groupe ADP présentent ainsi « Paris Stopover » comme une nouvelle manière de valoriser le trafic de correspondance et de renforcer le rayonnement de la destination France. Les deux partenaires indiquent que Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle devient, avec ce dispositif, le premier grand hub européen à proposer une expérience touristique de ce type entre deux vols.

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Marquenterre Park Plans to Forecast Tourist Flows

August 9, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

Le Parc du Marquenterre expérimente l’intelligence artificielle pour anticiper les flux touristiques - Photo : Parc du Marquenterre

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The Marquenterre Park, in the Somme Bay, is testing an artificial intelligence tool capable of forecasting its attendance up to six months in advance.

The objective is to better anticipate peak crowds and optimize the site’s organization, while preserving this protected natural space.

With nearly 160,000 visitors welcomed each year, the Marquenterre Park is among the most visited natural sites in Hauts-de-France.

This appeal is nonetheless accompanied by peaks in attendance concentrated on certain days and time slots.

In this protected natural area, where the welcome is limited to 300 visitors per hour, these periods of high traffic can strain the conditions of reception, the teams and the various visitor services offered.

Until now, managing these peaks relied mainly on the observation and experience of the on-site teams.

Parc du Marquenterre: AI provides forecasts up to six months in advance

Developed as part of an experiment supported by the Destination France plan, the model is able to forecast attendance levels up to six months ahead, with forecasts broken down by hourly intervals.

To establish these projections, the tool crosses several types of data likely to influence tourist behavior: French and Belgian school holidays, public holidays, weather conditions, events held in the area or even snowfall in the mountain ranges, which can influence destination choices.

These data are then gathered into a dashboard for the park teams. This “pilot cockpit” allows visualizing expected crowd levels and their evolution over time.

The artificial intelligence does not directly make operational decisions. It provides teams with a forward-looking view of attendance to help them adjust their organization.

To read : Weekend of disconnect in the Bay of Somme

This can help better organize human resources, prepare the dining services and mobilize more resources during peaks of attendance.

“For as long as the Marquenterre Park has sought to find the right balance between tourist attractiveness and the preservation of its natural heritage, with this experiment we are taking a new step.

AI becomes a tool for the territory, able to help managers better understand visitor flows and anticipate their needs“, explains Emmanuel Maquet, president of the Destination Baie de Somme management.

The Marquenterre Park currently serves as the testing ground for this system. But the stated ambition goes beyond the site’s boundaries.

The project is among the 13 initiatives selected from 75 applications under the Destination France plan.

In the long term, the model could be enriched with new data to better understand visitors’ movements at the scale of the Bay of Somme.

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Bed Bugs: Launch of a New Label for Tourist Accommodations

July 8, 2026 by Amara Nambinga

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.