OFFICE DE TOURISME DES SOURCES DU LAC D'ANNECY

What OFFICE DE TOURISME DES SOURCES DU LAC D'ANNECY does

OFFICE DE TOURISME DES SOURCES DU LAC D'ANNECY is a publicly-mandated community tourism office (Office de Tourisme) serving the Sources du lac d'Annecy destination across 7 communes — Chevaline, Doussard, Faverges-Seythenex, Giez, Saint-Ferréol, Lathuile, and Val de Chaise — in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, situated between the shores of Lake Annecy and the Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges. Operating under the governance of the Communauté de communes des Sources du lac d'Annecy (legal entity SIREN 483 329 173), the office is directed by Laure Chappaz and employs approximately 20 people across two physical reception locations (Faverges-Seythenex headquarters and Doussard).

The office's core product is a multilingual digital tourism platform built and maintained by IRIS Interactive, hosted on OVH, and delivered in 6 languages (French, English, German, Dutch, Italian, Spanish). The platform provides a tourism information hub, online activity booking, accommodation and restaurant directory, event agenda, editorial content ("The Mag'"), live webcam feeds, and dedicated B2B/press spaces. Supporting technology integrations include Google Maps for location services and Google reCAPTCHA for form protection, with Brevo powering newsletter distribution.

The business model combines public-sector funding (taxe de séjour / tourist tax collected across the territory), transaction-fee commissions from online activity bookings via partnerships with local activity operators, and facilitation fees from corporate seminar and MICE services connecting businesses with regional venues (e.g., Val de Tamié, Hôtel Florimont, Ferme de Gy) and activity providers (e.g., Golf des Alpes, Flyeo, K2 Outdoor). The office serves a distributed customer base of leisure travelers, families, pet owners, and corporate groups; it does not charge visitors for general information services and operates under a public mandate rather than as a commercial enterprise.

Name

OFFICE DE TOURISME DES SOURCES DU LAC D'ANNECY

Legal name

Office de tourisme des Sources du lac d'Annecy

Website

https://sources-lac-annecy.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Office de Tourisme des Sources du lac d'Annecy is a publicly-mandated community tourism office serving 7 communes around Lake Annecy, operating a multilingual digital platform with online activity booking, two physical offices, and event programming for leisure travelers and corporate clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Destination Tourism Services

NAICS

Convention and Visitors Bureaus (561591), Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Full-Service Destination Management (Ground Handling & Onsite Operations) (THAHADAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Experiential & Cultural Programming (Tours, Activities, CSR/Voluntourism) (THAHADAF), Permitting, Reservations & Visitor Information Services (Passes, Booking, Visitor Centers) (THAAAGAD), Tour/Activities/Attractions Reservation Systems (THALADAG)

Keywords

• Destination tourism services
• Tourism information platform
• Activity booking services
• Visitor information services
• Local tourism promotion

Headquarters

HQ city

Faverges-Seythenex

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tourism Tax and Taxe de Séjour: Collects visitor taxes from tourists staying in the territory, which funds tourism promotion and infrastructure
2. Business Tourism and Seminars: Facilitates corporate events and seminars, connecting professional groups with local service providers and venues
3. Activity Booking Commissions: Online booking platform for activities generates revenue through partnerships with local activity providers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Office de Tourisme des Sources du lac d'Annecy operates as a community tourism office that promotes and services the Sources du lac d'Annecy destination (7 communes) through a multilingual digital platform, online activity booking, accommodation and restaurant directories, an event agenda, webcams, and bespoke corporate seminar services. Its output is information, promotion, and reservation services rather than physical products.

Product overview

OFFICE DE TOURISME DES SOURCES DU LAC D'ANNECY operates a digital tourism platform centered around its main website that provides comprehensive visitor services for the Sources du lac d'Annecy destination. The core offering consists of a Tourism Information Platform that serves as the primary digital hub for the region, complemented by Online Activity Booking for reservations, Seminar and Business Events Services for corporate clients, Press and Media Resources, and a Professional Partner Space. The platform also includes editorial content through The Mag' Blog, an Accommodation Directory, and an Event Agenda. The destination spans 7 villages in the Savoie region between Lake Annecy and the Massif des Bauges regional nature park, offering four-season tourism focused on nature and outdoor activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tourism Information Platform Comprehensive digital platform serving leisure visitors planning trips to the Sources du lac d'Annecy region (7 villages), with tourism information, activity listings, accommodation directory, restaurant guide, event calendar, blog content, and visitor webcams.
• Online Activity Booking Online reservation system for activities provided by local partners across the Sources du lac d'Annecy territory, enabling visitors to book guided tours, paragliding, hiking, wellness sessions, and other outdoor experiences in advance.
• Seminar and Business Events Services Bespoke seminar and corporate event organization service that connects business clients with local partner venues and activity providers for team building, strategy meetings, and professional retreats in the Sources du lac d'Annecy region.
• Press and Media Resources Dedicated press service providing journalists and content creators with press kits, press releases, downloadable photo and video assets, media contact information (Marine Chiffoleau), and press trip coordination for the Sources du lac d'Annecy destination.
• Professional Partner Space (Espace Pro) Professional portal serving local tourism partners with a partner directory, classification and labeling services, toolbox resources, tourism observatory data, and job postings for the destination.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IRIS InteractivecoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite development and technical maintenance partner. IRIS Interactive designed and maintains the tourism office website platform.
• OVHcoreTechnology or IntegrationWeb hosting provider. All personal data is stored exclusively in France through OVH servers.
• Val de TamiécoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPremium seminar venue partner. 'Une source d'inspiration, un territoire d'envol' - Key partner for bespoke corporate events and team building.
• Golf des AlpescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGolf facility in Giez, 8km from the territory. Partner for seminar activities combining strategy and relaxation.
• Hôtel FlorimontcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner3-star hotel in Saint-Ferréol with meeting rooms (Mont-Blanc room: 60 capacity, 84m2; Roibet room: 50 capacity). Restaurant on premises.
• Refuge Là HautminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMountain refuge at 1830m altitude at La Sambuy station. Offers unique alpine seminar experiences with panoramic Mont-Blanc views.
• Ferme de GyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistoric venue in Giez accommodating up to 600 guests. Features wooden barns, gardens, and Mont-Blanc views for private and professional events.
• FlyeominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParagliding activity provider offering team flying experiences. Prices from €105/adult.
• K2 OutdoorminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-activity outdoor sports provider in Doussard offering team building and adventure activities.
• Annecy MountainscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional tourism brand umbrella organization linking Sources du lac d'Annecy with other mountain destinations in the Annecy area.
• Communauté de communes des Sources du lac d'AnnecycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent local government authority that funds and governs the tourism office operations across the 7 communes.
• Ô LachatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBed and breakfast in Faverges with 4 rooms (up to 15 persons), sauna and jacuzzi available. Ideal for cycling enthusiasts exploring the Bauges tour.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Savoie Mont Blanc Tourisme: Regional tourism organization covering the broader Savoie Mont Blanc area including Annecy. Acts as an umbrella body with which Sources du lac d'Annecy indirectly partners. Comparable in function (destination promotion, partner coordination) but at a much larger geographic and budgetary scale.
• Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Tourisme: Regional tourism board for the same administrative region (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) where the office operates. Overlapping regional mandate, same official French public-tourism governance structure, and serves as upstream marketing funnel for sub-destinations including Sources du lac d'Annecy.

Regional players

• Talloires-Montmin Tourisme: Smaller tourism office serving a commune on the eastern shore of Lake Annecy. Comparable DMO model and very similar geographic context (Lake Annecy shoreline), serving overlapping leisure visitor segments but with a smaller partner and venue footprint.
• Aix-les-Bains Riviera des Alpes Tourisme: Regional tourism office in the Savoie/Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes area serving lake-and-mountain tourism. Comparable public DMO model, similar multi-season positioning combining lake activities with alpine access, and overlapping French domestic visitor base.

Direct peers

• Chamonix Mont-Blanc Tourisme: French alpine destination tourism office offering comparable services (visitor information, accommodation directory, activity booking, MICE) for a multi-village alpine territory. Same business model (Office de Tourisme), similar 4-season positioning, and similar dependence on tourism tax funding.
• Megève Tourisme: Office de Tourisme serving a premium alpine village destination. Directly comparable on business model (public tourism office), MICE/seminar focus, multilingual website, and curated partner network. Competes for similar premium leisure and corporate segments in the French Alps.
• La Clusaz Tourisme: Office de Tourisme for an alpine ski/summer resort village in the Annecy Mountains area. Closely comparable as a French alpine village tourism office with similar 4-season positioning, outdoor activity focus, MICE capabilities, and partnership with the Annecy Mountains umbrella brand.
• Visit Chamonix (private DMO comparators): Alternative destination portal/operator serving the Chamonix valley. Comparable as a digital-first destination marketing platform competing for the same international alpine visitor search intent, with overlapping accommodation, activity, and event listings functions.
• Office de Tourisme du Lac d'Annecy: The primary tourism office for the Lake Annecy destination. Directly comparable as another French Office de Tourisme operating in the same Annecy basin, with overlapping visitor base, similar functions (information, booking, MICE), and the same regulatory framework. The main brand that Sources du lac d'Annecy sits alongside.

Others

• Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges: Regional Nature Park authority that Sources du lac d'Annecy actively references as part of its destination positioning. Comparable in function as a public destination-marketing and visitor-information entity, and a natural cross-promotion partner for nature-based tourism in the same territory.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCL71o6k3T-eLJ9thaz7pEog
• Facebookfacebook.com/sources.lac.annecy.tourisme
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/office-de-tourisme-communautaire-pays-des-sources-du-lac-d-annecy
• Instagraminstagram.com/sourcesdulacdannecy
• TikToktiktok.com/@sources.du.lac.dannecy

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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