A look back at the 2026 Leisure Travel Grand Live

On June 11th, the first edition of the Leisure Travel Grand Live brought together key tourism industry players for over eight hours to discuss the major transformations shaping the sector.

Organized by CDS Groupe and EFHT, in partnership with Les Entreprises du Voyage (EDV) and IFTM, this 100% digital event aimed to provide professionals with insights into major market trends and the future outlook for leisure travel.

During the event, Travelsoft was represented by Charles Tandonnet, Chief Strategy Officer, who participated in the panel discussion "Data: an untapped goldmine?", alongsideEvantia Giumba (Amadeus).

Data at the heart of tourism transformation

During this session, Charles Tandonnet discussed the strategic role of data in the transformation of tourism companies.

The discussion focused on how industry players can better leverage their data to improve customer insights, optimize sales performance, personalize traveler journeys, and support strategic decision-making in an increasingly digital environment.

This panel also highlighted that the value of data no longer lies solely in its collection, but in a company's ability to structure, share, and transform it into a genuine driver of value creation.

Key takeaways from this first edition

Throughout the day, various speakers shared their vision of the major trends transforming the leisure travel market.

Key messages included:

• the ongoing digital transformation of the sector and its impact across the entire value chain;
• the shift in traveler expectations toward greater simplicity, personalization, and flexibility;
• the outlook for the recovery of the airline and cruise industries;
• the strong comeback of package deals and inclusive travel;
• new distribution models and the opportunities presented by data and technology.

Insightful discussions among key market players

This first edition brought together numerous decision-makers and industry experts, including an interview with Laurent Abitbol, President of Selectour, as well as several panel discussions featuring representatives from Voyages Leclerc, TUI France, Evaneos, Asia, Air France and many other industry players.

Discussions also covered the challenges of digital transformation, innovation, training, career appeal, and shifting traveler expectations—all key topics shaping the future of tourism.

The replay is available

Unable to attend this first edition or want to watch certain sessions again?

The replay of the Grand Live du Voyage Loisirs is now available, featuring all the conferences, panel discussions, and analyses from this day dedicated to the major issues in leisure travel.