Travel, Food & Hospitality Group - Conference: "The Challenges of Tomorrow’s Tourism"

With Jean-François Rial, Chairman and CEO of Voyageurs du Monde

Dear Alumni,

The Tourism & Management Club, which brings together alumni from ESCP Alumni, HEC Alumni and ESSEC Alumni, is delighted to welcome : Jean-François Rial, Chairman and CEO of Voyageurs du Monde, for an exceptional conference.

Meeting place:

Thursday, December 11 at 6:30 p.m. at HEC Alumni

9 avenue Franklin Delano Roosevelt, 75008 Paris

Jean-François Rial, head of one of France's premium travel brands, has established himself as the spokesman for a demanding and committed vision, in the face of booming tourism and the multiplication of experiences on offer.
His strong convictions challenge the way we travel: what is the true luxury of travel today? Beauty, authenticity, meaning, escape... or awareness of its impact?

Through this reflection, he also addresses an essential issue:

In a world where people don't give up travelling, is climate chaos inevitable?

These are just some of the questions we'll be exploring with Jean-François Rial, before sharing a convivial moment of exchange over a drink.

About Jean-François Rial
Chairman of Voyageurs du Monde, Jean-François Rial is recognized for his commitment to more responsible tourism and a humanistic approach to travel.
A visionary and humanist entrepreneur, Jean-François Rial is Chairman and CEO of Voyageurs du Monde, the French leader in tailor-made travel and experience tourism.
A long-standing advocate of responsible tourism, he campaigns for a profound transformation of the sector: carbon offsetting, support for local communities, preservation of natural and cultural heritage.
In February 2025, he published "Le choas climatique n'est pas une fatalité", with Mathieu Belloir.

About Voyageurs du Monde
Founded in 1979, Voyageurs du Monde has established itself as a benchmark in high-end tailor-made travel, combining expertise, attention to detail and cultural openness.
A pioneer in the implementation of a sustainable tourism approach, the group has set up a comprehensive carbon offsetting scheme for all its trips, and supports reforestation, renewable energy and local development projects around the world.
Today, Voyageurs du Monde embodies a different way of traveling: slower, more conscious, more committed.

We look forward to seeing you there,

Patrick Hayat (ESCP 92) & Alexandre Sabouret (ESCP 01),

ESCP Alumni Travel, Food & Hospitality Group delegates.

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