What eSeason does

eSeason is the dedicated outdoor hospitality (Hôtellerie de Plein Air, HPA) software brand of Septeo Hospitality Solutions, itself a subsidiary of the French technology group Néo. Originating from Sequoiasoft's 1989 entry into camping software, the eSeason suite was launched in 2010 and rebranded as a unified 100% camping software line in October 2020. The company serves 1,800+ clients across France and Europe — independent and affiliated campings, municipal campings (DSP), Parcs Résidentiels de Loisirs (PRL), vacation villages, tour operators, and chains/groups (including Yelloh! Village and Groupe UCPA). Approximately 80 staff are based in the Mauguio headquarters (since March 2021) and a secondary office in Aytré near La Rochelle.

The platform is anchored on the eSeason PMS as a central hub, with integrated modules including eSeason Resa (direct booking engine), the eSeason Resa Channel Manager connecting to 20+ OTA distributors, eSeason Digital Marketing (CRM, email automation, loyalty program, abandoned-cart retargeting), the eSeason Companion mobile staff application (10+ operational modules and a November 2024 reservations module), an NF525-certified POS system, barriers with license plate recognition, identity document scanning, and cashless connected bracelets. A partnership store connects 80+ third-party solutions (WiFi via Wifirst/Osmozis, EV charging via Recharge+, gas monitoring via ClickClick/Favex, revenue management via Revbell, payments via Floa and Swikly, satisfaction via Qualitelis, guest app via Cool'n Camp). The Septeo Hospitality Camping Barometer supplies clients with representative reservation benchmarking.

eSeason operates a vertical SaaS business model: quote-based annual (or multi-year) subscriptions tiered by campsite size and module selection, supplemented by hardware sales (barriers, scanners), professional services (Qualiopi-certified training, custom implementation), and recurring technical support and maintenance. The go-to-market is sales-led with field demonstrations, channel partnerships with OTAs, a captive consumer-facing portal (Via-Camping), and active presence at HPA trade shows (SETT Montpellier, Atlantica La Rochelle). International expansion is pursued via the 2022 acquisition of Master Camping in Spain and the company's 35+ years of brand authority within the French HPA market.

Name

eSeason

Legal name

Septeo Hospitality Solutions

Website

https://eseason.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

eSeason, the camping software brand of Septeo Hospitality (a Néo group company), provides a SaaS suite (PMS, booking engine, channel manager, CRM, mobile app, POS, access control) for 1,800+ campings, municipal campings, vacation villages, chains, and tour operators across France and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Camping Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (513210), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise OBTs (Complex Policy, Multi-Entity, Global) (THACABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Amenity & Vendor Coordination (Catering, Dry Cleaning, Repairs Scheduling) (BPABAEAJ), Workplace Technology & Smart Office Support (Room Booking Systems, IT/AV Liaison) (IMAIALAK)

Keywords

• Camping management software
• Outdoor hospitality software
• Property management systems
• Booking engine software
• Channel manager software

Headquarters

HQ city

Mauguio

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions (PMS, Booking Engine, CRM): Annual or multi-year subscription fees for access to the eSeason software suite including PMS, booking engine, channel manager, digital marketing tools, and mobile applications. SaaS model hosted in cloud.
2. Professional Services - Training & Implementation: Training services, on-site implementation support, and custom development services. AFDAS-funded training programs available. Qualiopi certified training.
3. Hardware Sales: Sale of access control barriers, license plate recognition systems, and other hardware integrated with the software suite.
4. Technical Support & Maintenance: Technical support services including phone support, online ticketing system, and maintenance services for hardware including barriers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

eSeason develops and sells a cloud-based SaaS software suite built around its core Property Management System (eSeason PMS) for outdoor hospitality (Hôtellerie de Plein Air / camping) professionals. The suite covers front-office and back-office operations, direct booking engine, channel manager (20+ OTA connections), CRM and email marketing, mobile staff application, POS cash register, access control/barriers, document scanning, payment unification, and KPI dashboards, plus an ecosystem of 80+ partner integrations.

Product overview

eSeason is a comprehensive, modular software suite for the outdoor hospitality (Hôtellerie de Plein Air, HPA) sector — encompassing campings, mobile home parks (PRL), vacation villages, municipal campings, tour operators, and chain/group campings. The suite is built around the eSeason PMS (Property Management System) as the central hub, with all other modules — eSeason Resa (direct booking engine), eSeason Resa Channel Manager (20+ OTA connectors), eSeason Digital Marketing (CRM/loyalty/email/retargeting), eSeason Companion (mobile staff app with 10+ modules), eSeason POS (NF525-certified cash register), website creation agency, access control/barriers, identity document scanner, and cashless bracelets — integrated to share data and eliminate double-entry. The ecosystem store connects 80+ third-party partner solutions (WiFi, revenue management, EV charging, payments, satisfaction surveys, gas management, guest apps). Septeo Hospitality also operates the Via-Camping public portal and provides premium services including the camping barometer, customized onboarding, and technical support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eSeason PMS: Property Management System - core camping management software
• eSeason Resa
• eSeason Companion
• eSeason Digital Marketing
• Via-Camping
• OneCard

Products and services

• eSeason PMS Central Property Management System (PMS) for campings covering front office reception (check-ins, check-outs, client management), back office (invoicing, dynamic pricing, statistical dashboards), and serving as the hub interfacing with all other eSeason modules to eliminate double data entry.
• eSeason Resa (Booking Engine) Direct booking engine (moteur de réservations directes) enabling campings to sell stays directly through their own website with real-time pricing, availability, promotional widgets, stress-marketing messages, and a full booking funnel — without intermediary commissions.
• eSeason Resa Channel Manager Channel manager connecting campings to over 20 indirect distributors (OTAs, Online Tourism Agencies) that are signatories of the Fédération Nationale de l'HPA charter, giving campings full control over inventory allocation, rate distribution, and reservation confirmation with connected distributors.
• eSeason Digital Marketing (CRM) Marketing, CRM, and customer loyalty module handling client account management, email marketing automation, retargeting of abandoned carts, loyalty/fidelity program with tiered points, and customer data management with precise segmentation criteria.
• eSeason Companion (Mobile App) Mobile staff application for camping personnel, available on smartphones, with modules for arrivals/departures, household management, terrain inspection, maintenance, concierge, inventory, barrier control, and reservations management. Connects to guest apps and IoT devices for automated task creation.
• eSeason POS (Cash Register Software) Point-of-sale (POS) cash register software for camping commerce outlets (bars, restaurants, bakeries, convenience stores, snack bars), certified NF525 for cash management compliance.
• Barriers & Access Control (OneCard) Access control barrier solution integrated with eSeason PMS, supporting automatic license plate recognition for registered vehicles, OneCard RFID access, and visitor management, providing security for the establishment and seamless entry for clients.
• Identity Document Scanner Identity document scanner that efficiently and securely captures guest identification documents at check-in, enabling compliant data collection and streamlined registration.
• Website Creation / Web Agency Specialized web design and digital marketing agency for campings, having created over 400 camping websites. Builds and optimizes websites integrated with the eSeason Resa booking engine, widgets, and SEO/SEA tools.
• Internet Traffic Generator Internet traffic generation service aimed at increasing direct bookings through SEO, SEA, retargeting, social media strategy, and online advertising campaigns for campings.
• Unified Secure Payments Secure, unified payment processing at every stage of the camping customer journey, covering online booking payments, on-site POS transactions, and multi-installment payment options (e.g., Floa 3x/4x).
• Dashboard & KPI Tools Business intelligence dashboard providing occupancy rates, financial margins, average basket analysis, market benchmarking, and export capabilities, giving camping managers a real-time overview of performance to support strategic decision-making.
• Guest Management & Data Intelligence (Groups/Chains) Centralized guest management and data intelligence solution for camping chains and groups, consolidating customer data across multiple establishments for unified marketing, guest journey tracking, and group-level operational reporting.
• Partnership Connectivity / Ecosystem Store The eSeason ecosystem store provides connectivity to 80+ third-party partner solutions (WiFi, revenue management, EV charging, identity scanning, payment, satisfaction surveys, gas management, and more), all integrated with the core eSeason PMS.
• Cashless Connected Bracelets Connected wearable bracelets enabling cashless payments and access control within the camping, integrated with the eSeason suite for a seamless client and staff experience.
• Data Backup & Security Data protection and backup solution for camping data, ensuring continuity of operations and compliance with data protection requirements.
• Via-Camping (Public Reservation Portal) Septeo Hospitality's public-facing camping reservation portal offering direct booking listings with geolocation, themed searches, and SEO/SEA-backed visibility, serving as a commission-free channel for campings using the eSeason suite.
• Septeo Hospitality Camping Barometer Exclusive market intelligence service providing eSeason clients with representative camping reservation data and benchmarking statistics to inform commercial and pricing strategy.
• Customized Onboarding & Premium Support Premium, personalized follow-up and onboarding service for eSeason clients, offering year-round dedicated account management and tailored support beyond standard technical assistance.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1800+ campings served across France and Europe
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Click Click (Favex)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2024Click Click, a connected gas bottle monitoring solution from Favex (50+ years in gas expertise), integrates with eSeason Companion for automated maintenance task creation when empty bottles are detected. Streamlines gas logistics and ensures continuous service for mobile homes.
• Glamping4allminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 June 2024Tour operator specializing in luxury glamping experiences across Europe. Partnership provides access to upscale glamping clientele for eSeason camping clients.
• Cool'n CampcoreTechnology or IntegrationGuest mobile app that syncs with eSeason Companion - maintenance requests from guests are automatically created as tasks for staff on the companion app.
• Via-CampingcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSepteo Hospitality's own consumer-facing booking portal (via-camping.com) generating direct booking leads for eSeason clients without commission.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Atomize: Atomize is a revenue management system (RMS) for hotels using AI-driven dynamic pricing. Relevant as a competitor to eSeason's Revbell-based pricing/optimization capabilities within outdoor hospitality.

Broad incumbents

• Cloudbeds: Cloudbeds is a leading hospitality SaaS suite (PMS, booking engine, channel manager) primarily serving hotels but expanding into hostels and specialty lodging. A broad incumbent whose camping-adjacent functionality could encroach on eSeason's niche.
• Mews: Mews offers a hospitality operating system (PMS, payments, guest experience) for hotels and increasingly alternative accommodations. While not camping-specific, its scale and feature breadth position it as a potential competitor if outdoor hospitality becomes a target vertical.
• SiteMinder: SiteMinder provides a hotel commerce platform including channel manager, booking engine, and PMS. Relevant peer because its channel distribution and booking tools overlap with eSeason Resa and the Channel Manager module for outdoor hospitality.

Direct peers

• Master Camping: Master Camping is a Spanish camping management software provider acquired by Sequoiasoft in 2022 and now operating as a subsidiary. Closest direct peer, serving the same outdoor hospitality vertical in the Iberian market.
• ResNexus: ResNexus is a reservation and property management platform built specifically for campgrounds, RV parks, and glamping resorts. Comparable to eSeason in serving outdoor hospitality with integrated booking, CRM, and payment tools.
• RMS Cloud: RMS Cloud delivers cloud-based property management for hotels and accommodation parks, including campgrounds. It competes directly with eSeason on PMS, online booking, and channel distribution for outdoor hospitality operators.
• NewBook: NewBook provides property management, booking engine, and channel manager software specifically for campgrounds, caravan parks, and holiday parks. Direct competitor to eSeason in the outdoor hospitality vertical with comparable PMS-plus-distribution functionality.

Others

• Sequoiasoft: Sequoiasoft is the former parent brand of eSeason (rebranded as Septeo Hospitality) and still the operating legal entity in some records. Listed as an adjacent/legacy peer since the camping suite was historically marketed under the Sequoiasoft name.
• Thelis: Thelis was a camping software competitor acquired by Sequoiasoft in 2016 and absorbed into the eSeason brand in 2018. Included as a historical/adjacent peer illustrating the consolidation history of the French camping software market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCZ-Y897LFIakhnPFRPUfBJg
• Facebookfacebook.com/eSeasonSequoiasoft
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/eseason

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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