Riots in France: tourism sector fears drop in foreign visitors
Footage of the riots in France, broadcast worldwide, is already slowing hotel bookings. Tourism professionals fear continued unrest will further deter foreign visitors.
Tourism professionals in France are bracing for a potential drop in foreign visitors due to recent riots in major cities like Nice, Paris, and Lyon. Christelle Cassagne, head of ADN Tourisme, warns that the initial impact of the violence on hotel bookings is already being felt. Hoteliers in Paris are experiencing a slowdown in reservations for the next six weeks, with a significant decrease in bookings for the period of October 20 to 29 compared to the same period in 2025.
MKG Consulting reveals that a single day of riots can lead to a cancellation of approximately 1% of bookings for the month. The United States, China, and Germany have issued warnings to their citizens considering travel to France, potentially affecting American and Asian tourists who typically spend more during their visits. If the unrest persists, Laurent Abitbol, chairman of Selectour, predicts that the consequences could be catastrophic for the tourism industry in France.
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