The employment in the Tour Operator Activities sector in France saw fluctuating trends over the past decade. The sector experienced declines in 2013 and 2014, followed by gradual increases from 2015 to 2019. The stark drop in 2020 reflects the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, with employment shrinking by nearly half. However, the sector rebounded strongly in 2021 and continued its recovery through 2023, where employment stood at 19.57 thousand FTE. Future projections indicate a steady growth, with an anticipated CAGR of 3.23% over the next five years, reaching approximately 24.0 thousand FTE by 2028.

Future trends to watch for include:

Technological advancements in tour operations and customer service.
Shifts in consumer preferences toward sustainable and eco-friendly tourism.
The impact of geopolitical stability on international travel demand.
Potential new health-related travel regulations and their effects on tour operations.