Pangaea in France and French speaking markets is powered by Travel-Insight
The Travel-Insight story began in Marseille in March 2016, when two entrepreneurs, Célia Tichadelle and Stanislas Lucien, set out on a shared mission: to transform digital communication and technology in the tourism industry. Driven by a passion for travel and innovation, they founded Travel-Insight with the goal of supporting a wide range of tourism stakeholders—hoteliers, airlines, destinations, tour operators, and travel agencies—who sought effective and sophisticated digital and social media strategies.
From the outset, the agency welcomed brands, companies, and influencers from across the travel and tourism sectors, establishing itself as a dynamic player in the industry.
The name Travel-Insight reflects the agency’s core values: TRAVEL represents deep sector expertise, while INSIGHT captures its focus on consumer behaviour, brand positioning, data analysis, and marketing trends—all essential for selling tourism products and destinations more effectively. Travel-Insight’s mission is to forge a new connection between national and international travellers—who are increasingly active on social media—and tourism professionals. By equipping the industry with cutting-edge communication tools and digital strategies, the agency helps clients stay ahead in an evolving landscape.
To strengthen its comprehensive offering, Travel-Insight has since launched a dedicated Trade & Media Relations Department, delivering a full 360° approach to travel marketing. With a strong commitment to ethical practices and a passion for both tourism and digital innovation, Travel-Insight’s journey is only just beginning.
Market Overview
France continues to consolidate its position as the world’s leading tourist destination, a title it has held for more than three decades. In 2024, it welcomed more than 100 million international visitors, a historic milestone that reflects the strength of the French tourism brand, the diversity of its regions, and the richness of its cultural and heritage offerings. International tourism receipts reached €71 billion, up 12% from 2023, confirming tourism’s essential role in the national economy, accounting for 7.5% of GDP and nearly two million jobs.
This momentum stems from two key trends: the continued rise in high-value international demand, particularly from North American, European and Middle Eastern travellers who stay longer and spend more, and the resilience of domestic tourism. French travellers continue to favour seaside, nature, mountain and urban destinations within their own country. In 2024, 58% of French holidaymakers chose France for their main summer trip, with growing interest in mountain and countryside stays as travellers seek nature, wellbeing and meaningful experiences.
The year 2024 also marked a turning point with the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games, followed by more than three billion viewers worldwide and drawing over 15 million visitors during the event period. Beyond their short-term economic impact, the Games strengthened France’s global image as an innovative, inclusive, sustainable and festive destination, with long-term benefits expected, as seen after previous Olympics in London and Barcelona.
Looking ahead, several major events will continue to enhance France’s appeal, including the build-up to Nice European Capital of Culture 2028, a strong programme of cultural, fashion and design events in Paris in 2025, the World Sports Exhibition in Paris, UCI Cycling World Cup stages across different regions, the Global Sustainable Tourism Summit, major international congresses in digital, hospitality, mobility and sustainability, key phases of the Women’s Football World Cup in 2027, and European athletics and winter sports championships in the Alps and Pyrenees.
Together, rising high-value international demand, robust domestic travel, the Olympic legacy and a powerful pipeline of global events place France in an exceptionally favourable dynamic for 2025 and beyond. The priority now is to transform this momentum into long-term sustainable value by improving visitor experience, distributing visitor flows more evenly, accelerating ecological transition, promoting inclusiveness and developing lesser-known destinations. France remains fully equipped to maintain its position as the world’s leading tourism stage.
Team Members
Célia Tichadelle
Associate DirectorPassionate about travel and Latin culture, it was a natural path for Célia to pursue a career in the tourism industry.
After earning an MBA in International Travel Management, she embraced entrepreneurship by founding Travel-Insight, a communications agency specialising in tourism.
Originally from Marseille, Célia grew up in sun-drenched Provence before relocating to Paris, where she launched Travel-Insight in March 2016. Since its inception, the agency has grown to a team of 18 and has worked with over 50 clients. Current clients include the Tourist Office of the Dominican Republic, Côte-d'Or Tourism, IFTM Top Resa, Viva Wyndham Hotels, APST, Subocea, and many others across various sectors of the tourism industry.
Célia now oversees all agency operations, from developing communication strategies to ensuring their successful implementation. Beyond her professional life, she is deeply passionate about dance and the Dominican Republic—her second home—where she travels regularly for both business and leisure.
Stanislas Lucien
Associate DirectorStanislas Lucien is the co-founder of Travel-Insight. After earning an MBA in International Travel Management, he launched the agency with a focus on digital communication in the tourism sector.
A self-taught entrepreneur with a strong passion for communication, new technology, and business management, Stanislas plays a key role in driving the agency’s growth both in France and internationally. Under his leadership, Travel-Insight has become one of France’s leading tourism communication agencies, trusted by a portfolio of high-profile and long-standing clients.