Tourist arrivals into France will rise in ---- to reach --.-mn, a slowing in growth from the year before. A number of factors are feeding into our forecasts. Terrorist attacks over ---- and ----, both within France and in neighbouring Belgium and Germany, are expected to have deterred some visits in the short term, with arrivals to Paris and the surrounding region particularly affected. Though the government has responded forcefully and quickly to the crisis, with a heavy deployment of troops and police officers in the capital, further incidents are considered possible and this will impact upon arrivals from markets such as the United States. A series of strikes in various sectors, including air-traffic control, have also negatively impacted upon the tourism market. Somewhat off-setting these factors is the hosting of high-profile sporting events such as the ---- UEFA European Championship and the weakening of the euro which made France a more affordable holiday destination for travellers from outside the region. France remains the most popular tourist destination globally and, as a mature market facing growing competition from emerging tourism destinations both in Europe and beyond, we expect tourism arrivals to
...France is already home to one of the largest and most well-developed tourism markets in the world. As well as welcoming the highest number of international visitors compared to any other country (ahead of the next largest markets: the United States, Spain and China), France also has a strong domestic travel market which helps to ensure substantial tourism-related spending levels. ...France is already home to one of the largest and most well-developed tourism markets in the world. As well as welcoming the highest number of international visitors compared to any other country (ahead of the next largest markets: the United States, Spain and China), France also has a strong domestic travel market which helps to ensure substantial tourism-related spending levels. The country s broad range of attractions, including extensive winter sports locations and popular city-break locations mean it suffers less from seasonal fluctuations than other markets (though this varies by region). ...Similarly, the maturity of the existing hotel and accommodation sector does limit growth potential, though we note there is scope for modernisation and upgrading of existing facilities, which could attract higher spend visitors. There continues to be government support for the industry, which should result in continued transport infrastructure investment.
...Total arrivals, --- (LHS) Total arrivals, ---, y-o-y (RHS) ---- ---- ----e ----f ----f ----f ----f ----f - --,--- --,--- --,--- ---,--- - -.- - -.- - -.- e/f = BMI estimate/forecast. Source: National sources/BMI While the bulk of arrivals originate from Europe (--.-mn ...
