Jean Pinard

Jean Pinard is a recognized expert in sustainable tourism in France. A trained geographer, he has led several tourism organizations, including the Regional Tourism Committee of Occitanie. He advocates for a more ecological, social, and accessible form of tourism, notably promoting rail transport. Opposed to the overdevelopment of tourism infrastructure, he criticizes the concept of "overtourism," which he considers elitist. Today, he continues his work through his consulting firm, Futourism.