ADP aims to become a major player in tourism by supporting travelers far beyond airports.

The Aéroports de Paris (ADP) group aims to expand its role beyond simply managing airport infrastructure. In an interview with La Tribune Dimanche, its Chairman and CEO, Philippe Pascal, unveiled an ambitious strategy to transform the group into a key player in the tourism industry, capable of supporting travelers from their arrival at the airport throughout their stay in the heart of the capital.

This new direction is based in particular on the development of Extime Travel, an offering that will be officially launched on June 9th. The objective is to offer passengers a seamless experience by allowing them to directly book tourist activities, museum tickets, Seine River cruises, and various leisure services even before their arrival in Paris.

A strategy based on the tourist experience

To realize this ambition, ADP has strengthened its presence in the tourism sector by acquiring Paris Experience Group. This company brings together several flagship businesses, including Paris City Vision, a specialist in tourist excursions in the capital and its region, as well as concierge services and river cruises on the Seine.

According to Philippe Pascal, this diversification addresses a well-established reality: nearly a quarter of tourists visiting Paris transit through Parisian airports. By developing services beyond the terminals, the group hopes to increase visitor loyalty and enhance the image of France as a destination, while also generating new revenue streams.

Intermodality at the heart of development

ADP is also focusing on improving connections between its airport hubs and the capital. The opening of the CDG Express in March 2027 is a key element of this strategy. This direct link between Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle Airport and central Paris will significantly reduce travel times and enhance the passenger experience.

The airport operator also intends to leverage the future Line 17 of the Grand Paris Express and the Roissy-Picardie rail project to reduce reliance on private cars. This approach is part of a broader policy aimed at modernizing access to Parisian airport hubs while addressing environmental challenges.

A vast investment program

To support this transformation, ADP has launched a major investment plan of 8,4 billion euros aimed at modernizing Parisian infrastructure between 2027 and 2034. The group believes that these investments are essential to maintain the competitiveness of the Parisian hub in the face of increasing competition from major international airports.

With this strategy, ADP is no longer content with simply transporting passengers. The group now aims to become an integrated player in the French tourism experience, capable of supporting visitors at every stage of their journey and strengthening Paris's attractiveness on the international stage.