Esthua National Institute of Tourism (INNTO France)

The ESTHUA, National Institute of Tourism – INNTO France at the University of Angers, offers nearly 50 programs from Bachelor’s to Master’s level, preparing its students for all tourism-related professions. With 40 years of expertise, this unique hub in Europe has more than 3,200 students, 60 academic staff, and over 450 industry professionals involved in teaching.

Over the past 40 years, ESTHUA has trained 25,000 students and has consistently adapted its range of programs to keep pace with changes in the tourism industry (digital transformation, sustainable development, interculturality, new management practices, etc.) and with the expectations of professionals.

ESTHUA has nearly 2,000 partner companies across the globe, operating in all areas of tourism. It also actively supports and promotes research and innovation, with more than 60 lecturer-researchers and numerous initiatives such as the CNRS-recognized GIS Études Touristiques and the Tourism Chair, as well as by organizing many seminar series and conferences.

ESTHUA is based in Angers, Saumur, Les Sables d’Olonne, and Cholet.

The National Institute of Tourism, known as Esthua was established in 1982. It offered innovative training programmes in tourism combining business and academic aspects, including a strong international dimension. Over the past 30 years we have reinforced these principles and created a unique centre in Europe gathering 3,500 students and over 60 teachers with expertise in the various fields of tourism and culture. Take control of your future career, join us! 

Jean-René Morice
Dean of Esthua, National Institute of Tourism (INNTO France)