All-Inclusive: Photographer Kourtney Roy questions tourism in an exhibition at Citéco

With her vintage aesthetic and striking photographs, artist Kourtney Roy shines a spotlight on the paradoxes of global tourism. Don't miss the exhibition All Inclusive, running from February 20 to September 20, 2026, at Citéco.

Thinking of taking a vacation? Be warned—your trip might not be as perfect as you imagine... Citéco, the Cité de l'économie in Paris, is hosting an exhibition exploring the work of photographer Kourtney Roy. The Canadian artist and filmmaker offers her perspective on tourism, highlighting its alluring promises as well as its darker side...

Running from February 20 to September 20, 2026, the exhibition All Inclusive offers a behind-the-scenes look at a major global industry. Kourtney Roy highlights three of her photographic series: In Between Worlds, The Tourist, and Sorry, No Vacancy. While these images appear colorful and sun-soaked, they hide harsh realities that many prefer to overlook — or simply remain unaware of.

Kourtney Roy stars in her own photographs. Colors, fashion, backdrops: it’s easy to mistake her work for vintage travel advertisements from the 1950s. Yet, this contemporary artist, born in 1981, offers a sharp critique of today’s world. With humor and a keen artistic eye, Kourtney Roy challenges our travel habits. Behind images of cruise ships, swimming pools, and stereotypical scenes, she draws attention to pressing issues like climate change, migration, and the complex web of cultural and economic exchanges.

The All Inclusive exhibition takes a dual approach: visitors can marvel at highly crafted images, stunning photographs that depict an idyllic vacation fantasy. Yet behind this visual beauty lies a deeper, more complex narrative. Kourtney Roy here mimics the techniques of the tourism industry, which seduces us with promises of magical, glamorous getaways, all the while overlooking the environmental and social impacts of our travel habits on local communities...

The photographer showcases a powerful and striking visual world, while also offering a reflection on travel—an experience that can be as enriching and educational as it can be destructive. The artist doesn't criticize tourists but encourages us to reconsider our habits and their effects.

To support this reflection, Citéco offers several educational tools throughout the exhibition, providing key insights into global tourism—its significance, the social inequalities it highlights, its environmental impact, and the role of marketing...

The All Inclusive exhibition promises an exciting journey into the world of tourism, unfolding in 2026 in Paris.