Travel agencies — Industry overview in French-speaking Switzerland
French-speaking Switzerland is home to a total of 889 active companies in travel planning. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 1.0%, with 549 new companies registered, and 540 companies liquidated.
- 549 new companies
- 540 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Travel agencies — Geographical breakdown in French-speaking Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Travel agencies in French-speaking Switzerland.
Travel agencies — Industry size in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 549 companies in travel planning have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 9 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Travel agencies:
Canton of Zurich (818), Canton of Bern (361), and Canton of Vaud (303).
Companies in travel planning are the 49th largest group of companies in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 549 new companies
- 889 active companies
- ** year to date
Travel agencies — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in French-speaking Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 59 companies in travel planning were incorporated. In that same period, 45 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 1.6% growth in French-speaking Switzerland.
- 59 new companies
- 45 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Travel agencies — Size and number of employees in French-speaking Switzerland
The most common company size for Travel agencies in French-speaking Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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93% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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6% Small (10-49 emp.)
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1% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Travel agencies — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in French-speaking Switzerland
Out of the 889 companies in travel planning, most are active in
Travel agency activities (408), Tour operator activities (305), and Other reservation services and related activities (161).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Travel agencies
Nb of legal entities
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Travel agency activities
408
Tour operator activities
305
Other reservation services and related activities
161
Tourist accommodation reservation services
15
Companies in travel planning in French-speaking Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (43%), followed by "Sole proprietorship" (25%) and "Limited" (22%).
- Legal forms
- 43% Limited Liability Company
- 25% Sole proprietorship
- 22% Limited
- 10% Other
Travel agencies — Latest registrations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in travel planning have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
1806 St-Légier-La Chiésaz
10/09/2026
1212 Grand-Lancy
26/08/2026
1227 Carouge GE
04/08/2026
1227 Carouge GE
23/07/2026
1220 Les Avanchets
21/07/2026
Travel agencies — Latest liquidations in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 2 companies in travel planning have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
08/10/2026
1400 Yverdon-les-Bains
23/09/2026
1213 Petit-Lancy
21/08/2026
Travel agencies – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in French-speaking Switzerland
In French-speaking Switzerland, 25 companies in travel planning have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of status
08/10/2026
Change of status
01/10/2026