Voyageurs du Monde resists through tailor- - May 3, 2010
In a tourism market flooded with an avalanche of packages at low prices, Voyageurs du Monde is still a difference with the tailored, its core business, travel and adventure (Adventure Land, Mobile). Last year, its net income remained stable at 6 million euros for a turnover down slightly (-2%) to 239.5 million euros. Voyageurs du Monde is doing so better than the French market tourism which has fallen 10%.
In 2009, the tour was from close to 130,000 travelers, who spent an average of 2,000 euros for a stay on measure and 1200-1300 Euros for an adventure tour.Although his clients have decided later before booking (on average between 1.5 and 2 months before departure date), but they agreed to pay as much for their journey in 2008 as a whole Voyageurs du Monde maintained its rates.
"Under normal circumstances, the two forms of travel, tailor-made adventure, taking market share from the traditional guided tours in groups, said Jean-Francois Rial, president of World Travelers. The economic crisis does not change the style of holiday. However, people want more and more services and take their time making fewer visits to enjoy the place more " low rates payday advance.
At the World Travellers, tailor-made up the bulk of the activity (57% of turnover). It rose 0.5%.In France, a niche (15% of the travel market, against 50% for bathing and 25% for circuits) that Travellers World has operated as a person: "We have no competitor who covers the world as we do, says Lionel Habasque, deputy CEO. We also have the advantage of ensuring our direct distribution. And as we sell our own travels we are able to pass on any price reductions in real time. "
Before the cloud of ash from a volcano Icelandic party does not disturb the tourism industry throughout Europe, Travellers World recorded a 10% increase in bookings for 2010. According to Jean-Francois Rial, this incident represents a loss and a shortfall of around 800,000 euros. The tour operator offers reports for one year. "They would be entitled to 100% charge, without delay," said Jean-Francois Rial.There will be no refund.