I have heard from some friends that walked the French last year, you are right, things are changing rapidly. It seems like the beauty of the Camino is really being pushed as tourism in many places. This has increased the traffic, and some folks are coming with a "fun" agenda rather than with an open mind.
I felt lucky, during my 4 Caminos, (2 French, Portuguese, and Ingles), I have always walked in late Fall/Early Winter, less people, long days to reflect, time just to relax and listen to the rain, albergues far apart, but with enough room.
My first try to the French Camino was in May 2012, after 3 days, i decided it was not for me. The large amount of people fighting for albergues, the restaurants so crowed that you have to line up for a long time. To each his own, but this was not for me. I went back the same year in November, and MAGIC, true MAGIC was there.
Many folks love to walk in the summer, just not for me.
There are many sporting stores in the South trying to organize trips to the Camino for the summer, again, it is starting to sound like Cuba, everyone trying to get there before the big hotels come in. I guess, everyone wants to get to the Camino before it becomes just another tourist destination.
Peregrinos, Buen Camino.
Texas guy