France services index: travel agency and tour operator
France services index: travel agency and tour operator stood at 228.73 in Jul 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the Services production and turnover table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Mar 2005 to Jul 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the Services production and turnover table
| Indicator | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | 11-2025 | 10-2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel agency, tour operator reservation service and related activities (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 79) | 228.73 | 227.49 | 231.93 | 237.9 | 231.66 | 240.78 | 241.06 | 236.58 | 249.86 | 235.01 | |
| Security and investigation activities (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 80) | 121.39 | 122.89 | 120.75 | 119.96 | 121.06 | 121.84 | 121.5 | 119.88 | 116.68 | 117.99 | |
| Services to buildings and landscape activities (NAF rev. 2, lev. Division, item 81) | 114.71 | 117.06 | 116.54 | 114.77 | 115.43 | 113.36 | 114.06 | 117.46 | 113.85 | 115.06 |
Understanding france services index: travel agency and tour operator
Booking getaways, coordinating excursions, and retailing holiday packages form the core of the travel agency, tour operator reservation service and related activities metric. This output index isolates commission income from ticket sales and package assembly, separating the operational velocity of intermediation from the broader hospitality sector. Unlike accommodation providers, these entities do not own physical lodging assets, meaning the index registers shifts in consumer booking intent and agency commission revenues well before physical travel occurs. Excluded are direct transport services and hotel operations, which maintain separate classification paths.
Interpreting these monthly readings requires caution regarding sharp seasonal spikes tied to holiday booking windows and school breaks. Early estimates frequently undergo revision as late-reported commissions and tour cancellations are reconciled by statistical authorities. Observers should favor period-on-period adjusted metrics to spot immediate changes in consumer confidence, while keeping in mind that shifting booking windows across calendar months can distort single-month comparisons. Comparing this series against accommodation indices reveals how booking momentum translates into physical occupancy trends downstream.
Frequently asked questions
- What revenue sources are included in this index?
- It tracks agency commissions, tour package markups, and reservation service fees, excluding the full face value of underlying travel tickets.
- Why does this series show sharp swings ahead of summer holidays?
- Consumer booking patterns are heavily concentrated in specific months preceding peak travel seasons, creating predictable surges in intermediary activity.
- How does this differ from direct transport output measures?
- It measures the booking and packaging service rather than the actual operation of flights, trains, or cruises.