The Fédération Nationale de l’Hôtellerie de Plein Air (FNHPA) and Oscar Club partnered to enhance pet-friendly services across French campsites. Nicolas Dayot, president of the FNHPA, and Christine His, founder of the Oscar Club, signed the agreement in Paris.
According to a press release, the partnership between FNHPA and Oscar Club aims to create a collaborative synergy that encourages and supports campsite managers in welcoming pets and their owners. This will be achieved through reciprocal visibility, joint actions promoting pet-friendly initiatives, and solidarity with animal welfare causes.
The partnership also aims to establish committees to assess and improve current solutions, publish relevant information and tools for members, and identify service providers or suppliers that can enhance pet reception at campsites.
According to its website, the FNHPA is the sole professional union representing campsite managers in France, playing a role in the country’s tourism industry. It generates $3 billion in annual revenue and welcomes 25 million visitors across its 7,500 establishments annually. As the “first accommodation provider in France in terms of capacity,” the sector ranks second in overnight stays, just behind the hotel industry,
The FNHPA’s influence extends beyond tourism figures. It actively contributes to local economic development by creating jobs and fostering sustainability in remote areas of France.
Additionally, the FNHPA is dedicated to offering legal and fiscal stability to campsite owners, advocating for policies that protect establishments and their development. The organization also serves as a player in promoting national communication around the richness and diversity of outdoor hospitality offerings in France.
The FNHPA emphasizes the importance of training and informing campsite managers, ensuring they stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices. It also regularly participates in outdoor hospitality trade shows.
For more information about the partnership and the FNHPA, visit fnhpa-pro.fr.