Gorges de l'Ain, views from Mont BalvayGorges de l'Ain, views from Mont Balvay
©Gorges de l'Ain, views from Mont Balvay|© J. Pruniaux/ Haut Bugey Tourisme

White Paper

The Livre Blanc du Tourisme de l’Ain sets out the strategic guidelines for building a sustainable, competitive tourism economy. This ambitious project is based on a collaborative approach involving all the region’s public and private players.

The Ain tourism White Paper: a collective strategy for 2023-2028


The result of extensive consultation with over 300 professionals and partners, the Livre Blanc du Tourisme de l’Ain defines the priorities for the next five years. The aim is to enhance the attractiveness of the destination while responding to current environmental and societal challenges.

A strategy based on three essential pillars

To make tourism a lever for sustainable development, the strategy is structured around three pillars:

  • The economy: developing a competitive and innovative offering
  • Competitiveness: promoting local sectors of excellence
  • Sustainability: integrating environmental and social issues at the heart of our actions.

Ten sectors at the heart of our tourism offering

The White Paper highlights ten sectors of excellence, ranging from cycling and gastronomy to mountain activities and business tourism. These sectors will benefit from enhanced support to become national benchmarks, while remaining in line with the region’s values.

#Bicycling, #Golf, #Hiking, #Mountain 4 seasons, #Gastronomy, #Agritourism & Wine tourism, #Savoir-faire, #Historic sites and exceptional villages, #Natural areas, water & landscapes, #Business tourism

Towards enhanced brand awareness

The Ain is positioned in three distinct marketing universes: sports and outdoor activities, heritage and local produce. By pooling promotional efforts with local players and neighboring brands, the destination is aiming for greater visibility on national and international markets.

Mobilizing Aintourisme’s expertise

Aintourisme steers the implementation of this policy thanks to its diversified expertise and an ecosystem of services to support the destination’s public and private players.

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