Connect Worldwide Teams Up with Orkestra Tourism Powering Expansion into France
Connect Worldwide is continuing its international growth announcing a new collaboration with Orkestra Tourism, marking its official expansion into the French market.
As one of Europe’s most influential outbound travel markets, France presents a major opportunity for destinations, hotels, and travel brands looking to grow their global footprint. This move is designed to unlock stronger trade relationships, improve market access, and create meaningful growth opportunities for clients around the world.
A Key Step into a High-Value Market
By working alongside Orkestra Tourism, Connect Worldwide gains immediate access to deep local expertise and an established network within France and Monaco. Known for its results-driven approach, Orkestra Tourism blends market insight with hands-on industry relationships to help travel brands stand out in a competitive landscape.
The agency’s capabilities span across insight-led planning, market positioning, and direct connections to key distribution channels. From tour operators and travel advisors to airlines, media outlets, and digital creators, its network enables brands to translate visibility into measurable business growth.
Built for Growth and Long-Term Impact
This collaboration is rooted in a shared goal: helping travel brands scale more effectively in international markets. By combining Connect Worldwide’s global reach with Orkestra Tourism’s on-the-ground expertise, the two organizations are positioned to deliver smarter, more impactful marketing and sales programs.
Eric Otto, Founder and CEO of Connect Worldwide, emphasized the importance of the partnership, noting that France represents a globally connected and high-value travel market. He highlighted that Orkestra Tourism’s local knowledge and entrepreneurial mindset will give clients a distinct advantage as they expand across Europe.
Similarly, Olivier Barthez, Founder of Orkestra Tourism, pointed to the timing as particularly significant. With international travel continuing to rebound and evolve, he sees the collaboration as an opportunity to create more effective ways for destinations and travel brands to build visibility, strengthen industry relationships, and achieve long-term success.
Orkestra Tourism brings more than 25 years of experience in travel representation and destination marketing. With a strong focus on the French market, the company works closely with airlines, hotels, tourism boards, and destinations to deliver impactful marketing programs and commercial growth.
Looking Ahead
As global travel demand continues to evolve, this collaboration highlights the growing importance of local expertise paired with international reach. For Connect Worldwide and Orkestra Tourism, it signals not just an expansion into France—but a broader commitment to helping travel brands grow smarter, faster, and more sustainably in key markets around the world.
