Freelancing is booming in the tourism industry, particularly among travel planners. But one problem persists: reputation still only works one way. Clients rate professionals, but freelancers almost never have the opportunity to share their own experiences. It is precisely to address this imbalance that I created LibreAvis , a platform that allows freelancers (including travel planners) to rate their clients anonymously, securely, and in a way that benefits the entire community.
Summary
Freelancing is booming… but the risks remain high
Freelancing is experiencing spectacular growth in France. According to several sector analyses reported by the business press and specialized platforms, freelancing is gradually establishing itself as one of the pillars of the future of work.
Today, France has approximately 1.5 million freelancers . They represent about 12.6% of the working population . The majority of them (76%) operate under the micro-entrepreneur status, particularly due to its administrative simplicity.
But this rapid growth also comes with very real difficulties. One of the most striking figures: 53% of freelancers report experiencing payment difficulties . In the independent tourism sector—travel planners, destination consultants, itinerary creators—these situations are also common.
According to Tool-Advisor estimates, freelancers are mainly distributed across several major fields: development and tech (29%), design and creation (29%), marketing and communication (23%), consulting (10%), and other service professions.
How to leave a review for a customer (in 6 steps)
The LibreAvis platform was designed to be simple and quick for freelancers to use.
1. Access the platform
. Go to LibreAvis.app .
2. Create a freelance account.
Registration helps ensure that reviews come from genuine professionals.
3. Search for a company or a client
Each company can have a dedicated page.
4. Write your feedback
You can describe the collaboration: communication, respect for work, payment, behavior.
5. AI Validation
Artificial intelligence analyzes the opinion to verify that it remains factual, respectful and compliant with the legal framework.
6. Anonymous publication
: The notice is published without revealing your identity.
Comparison: Before and After LibreAvis
| Situation | Before | With LibreAvis |
|---|---|---|
| Sharing experiences | Private groups or informal discussions | Structured platform dedicated to freelancers |
| Anonymity | Risk of retaliation | 100% anonymous publication |
| Reliability of reviews | No verification | Legal validation by AI |
| Business visibility | Limited information | Dedicated pages indexed on Google |
| Community alert | None | “WOW” and “DANGER” badges |
Questions that travel planners ask themselves
Are the reviews truly anonymous?
Yes. The freelancer's identity is never publicly displayed in order to avoid any pressure or reprisals.
How are the reviews verified?
Artificial intelligence analyzes the content to verify that it remains factual, respectful and compliant with the legal framework.
Can companies respond?
As with most review platforms, companies can respond publicly to provide their side of the story.
Why create a badge system?
Companies with high ratings can receive a "WOW" badge. Conversely, a poor average rating can trigger a "DANGER" badge to alert the freelance community.
Is this only for travel planners?
No. LibreAvis is aimed at all freelancers, but tourism professionals find it particularly interesting because they often work alone and directly with their clients.
A concrete example in tourism
Imagine a freelance travel planner who creates a complete itinerary for a client: researching hotels, suggesting activities, and organizing the day-by-day schedule. After several exchanges and revisions, the client receives the itinerary… and then ultimately decides to book independently, without paying for the preparatory work.
This type of situation is common in the bespoke tourism industry. With LibreAvis, freelancers can document their experiences and help other professionals better identify risky behaviors.
What travel planners need to remember
- Freelancing continues to grow rapidly in France.
- More than half of freelancers experience payment difficulties.
- LibreAvis allows you to share customer experiences.
- The reviews are anonymous and analyzed by AI.
- The platform helps to create more transparency in the freelance ecosystem.
What if freelancers finally started speaking up again?
In the platform economy, reputation has become a key lever. Yet, it almost always works in the same direction: customers rate professionals.
With LibreAvis , I wanted to create the opposite: a space where freelancers can finally share their experiences and help the community make better decisions.
Travel planners, tourism consultants, freelancers: you can now contribute and leave a review securely.
Updates
- March 12, 2026: publication of the article and raising awareness among travel planners about LibreAvis.
