French market for travel agencies and tour operators exceeds €13 billion The French tour operator market, which encompasses a variety of all-inclusive travel services, is fueled by the combination of convenience and security that these packages offer consumers. Younger generations show a clear preference for independent travel arrangements, favoring platforms such as Booking.com and Lastminute.com. The sector's players - general tour operators, specialists, group operators, integrated networks, online agencies and mass retailers - are moving towards more direct sales models and personalized offers. The boundaries between tour operators and travel agencies are blurring. The growing number of over-50s offers strong growth potential for the tour-operator market. Individual customers generate almost 63.8% of sales, followed by companies and public authorities, with 31.4% and 4.8% of the market respectively. Long-haul trips tend to be more frequent in winter, accounting for over 34.5% of al
