If the summer looks bright for tourism professionals, some expect light clouds. The French are not giving up on vacations despite fears that inflation will reduce their purchasing power.
After a very good July, Ministerial Delegate for Tourism Olivia Gregoire predicts a season “exceptional”. August is off to a good start and September bookings are promising. Most tourism industry professionals (hotels, restaurants, etc.) are satisfied. After two difficult summers due to Covid-19, many commercial accommodations (resorts, vacation clubs, etc.) are filling up. Some, starting with hoteliers, are raising their rates to take advantage of the high demand. At the moment, price increases (gasoline, food products, etc.) have not caused a wave of cancellations.
Difficulties that appear at the beginning of the school year (threat of recession, continued price increases, etc.) are pushed into the background. However, they have…
Source: Le Figaro
