About us
Ecotours Events, a destination management company committed to sustainability
Once upon a time, there was an agency specialised in sustainable business tourism and responsible events..
Since its inception, Ecotours Events, formerly Arcachon Ecotours, has promoted eco-conscious business tourism and low-impact events.
Ecotours Events supports companies and agencies in organizing green seminars, professional events, and tailor-made formats that are rooted in the local area and designed with responsibility in mind.
As a receptive agency based in southwestern France, we act as a local partner to design and coordinate meaningful group experiences in line with your objectives, constraints, and values.
Agence réceptive implantée dans le Sud-Ouest, nous intervenons comme partenaire local pour concevoir et coordonner des expériences collectives qui font sens, en lien avec vos objectifs, vos contraintes et vos valeurs.
Your incoming agency for a corporate event that rhymes with CSR
SEMINARS, EVENTS, AND CSR: A CROSS-FUNCTIONAL APPROACH
Events that combine cohesion, meaning, and responsibility
At Ecotours Events, we don’t see events as just a series of activities.
Each project is designed as a collective experience, capable of strengthening cohesion, creating moments of respite, and integrating, when appropriate, elements of awareness and responsibility.
From green seminars to responsible professional events, we favor formats that are consistent, accessible, and adapted to the reality of businesses.
COMPANIES & AGENCIES: AN OPERATIONAL PARTNER
Tailored support, from design to coordination
Ecotours Events works with companies wishing to organize a seminar or turnkey event, as well as event and business travel agencies, as a local receptive partner.
We provide support or complete coordination, handling operational management, relations with local partners, and ensuring that events run smoothly on the ground.
Strong commitments for more responsible events
CSR is an integral part of Ecotours Events’ DNA.
Our commitments guide the design and implementation of all our projects, with a focus on consistency, responsibility, and continuous improvement.
Our Commitments
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Designing experiences with a positive impact
We integrate environmental, social, and regional issues into the design of our trips, events, and consulting projects in order to maximize their positive impact.
02
Promoting regions and their stakeholders
We prioritize working with local, committed stakeholders, promoting local expertise, heritage, and regional dynamics.
03
Reducing the environmental footprint of projects
We favor simple, responsible practices: limiting waste, streamlining logistics, and choosing more responsible mobility solutions whenever possible.
04
Supporting the transition of organizations
We support organizations in structuring and improving their sustainable tourism and event initiatives in a pragmatic and tailored manner.
05
Promoting transparency and continuous improvement
Our actions are part of a continuous improvement process based on qualitative assessment, listening, and adjusting our practices.
06
Contributing to the evolution of practices
We participate in the dissemination of a responsible vision of tourism and events through awareness-raising, the sharing of best practices, and feedback.
See our CSR charter
The founder
Behind Ecotours Events: a human and committed approach
Founded by Matthias Labarbe, Ecotours Events was born out of a simple desire: to help people discover the South-West of France in a different way, through professional events that are more responsible, more human, and more locally rooted.
With a background combining event management, project coordination, and working with committed local stakeholders, Matthias personally oversees each project, from the planning stage to implementation in the field.
This direct involvement guarantees a high level of responsiveness, attentive listening, and constant adaptation to client needs. In addition to his work at Ecotours Events, Matthias is also a DJ and sound technician, and performs at professional and private events through his dedicated music project: www.muchasmatthias.com
Events as a lever for engagement
A seminar or corporate event is a key moment in the life of an organization.
When well designed, it can strengthen bonds, create new dynamics, and leave a positive impression on both the teams and the regions that host them.
This is the vision that Ecotours Events promotes every day.
Do you have a seminar or event project?
Whether you are a company or an agency, Ecotours Events will assist you in designing and organizing your event, taking into account your challenges, constraints, and locations.
