France Tourism News
‘Dream Big, Live Slow’: Atout France and Its Partners Are Committed to Sustainable Tourism
The #ExploreFrance slogan returns again in 2024 to unite Atout France, the 13 regional tourism organisations of mainland France and around 20 companies in the sector, as part of the campaign to promote France as a destination internationally.
France to Keep Its Crown as Most Popular Destination for International Visitors, Reveals WTTC
Latest flight booking data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its knowledge partner ForwardKeys, shows France is set to keep its pole position as the world’s most popular destination for international arrivals this year.
2024: What’s New in France?
With many new and exciting openings, exhibitions, sustainable tourism initiatives, major anniversaries (including Impressionism and D-Day) and the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic & Paralympic Games, it is without doubt that 2024 is the year to travel to France! Browse all 2024 news at a glance in the list below
Canopy by Hilton Cannes to open next year
Hilton has confirmed a franchise agreement with SNC Société d´Exploitation Nouvelle du Soleil d´Or, a subsidiary of SDPNE, to open a new hotel under its growing lifestyle brand Canopy by Hilton.
Etihad Airways launches new summer flights to Nice
Etihad Airways has announced a new European destination this summer with the introduction of flights to the French city of Nice from June 15th.
France to reopen to British travellers tomorrow
Officials in France have confirmed the country will relax restrictions on those travelling from the UK from Friday. Vaccinated travellers will no longer need a compelling reason to enter the country.
French bee welcomes first Airbus A350 to fleet
French bee, a low-cost, long-haul airline based in France, has taken delivery of its first A350-1000. The plane is on lease from Air Lease Corporation.
France to ban UK arrivals from Saturday
Officials in France have confirmed all non-essential travel from the UK will be banned from 00:00 on Saturday. The move comes as the UK sees record Covid-19 cases.
Bvlgari Hotel Paris to join collection next month
Bvlgari Hotels & Resorts will open Bvlgari Hotel Paris at 30 Avenue George V on December 2nd. This new hotel experience mingles Italian excellence with the magnificent culture of the City of Lights.
Como Group confirms plans for new France property
Como Le Montrachet will open in phases, with phase one scheduled to be completed next year, evolving the hotel judiciously over the years to come.
Newly revamped Port of Calais opens in France
Considered the largest European port infrastructure project of the decade, the new Port of Calais has been inaugurated. The extension of the port of Calais represented an investment of €863 million.
New leadership for Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet’s in Paris
Jean-Marie Le Gall will take over as the general management of Hôtel Barrière Le Fouquet’s in Paris in September. The industry leader has nearly three decades of experience in the sector.