France Tourism News
Breaking Travel News interview: François Gaillard, chief executive, OnlyLyon Tourisme
François Gaillard, chief executive of OnlyLyon Tourisme, shares his city’s pragmatic solutions to tackling the challenges set by Covid-19, and its roadmap to get back on track this summer
Radisson Blu Hotel, Rouen Centre opens in France
Located in the heart of the historically famous city, the hotel will offer memorable guest experiences, state-of-the-art meeting rooms and a holistic wellness centre.
Charles de Gaulle airport abandons plan for new Terminal 4
Authorities pointed to the fall in traffic following the Covid-19 pandemic and changing environmental priorities of the government as the reasons for the move.
Jet2.com to launch Toulouse flights in 2022
Jet2.com has unveiled plans for the launch of flights from Manchester Airport to Toulouse for summer 2022. The leisure airline said the move illustrated its commitment to the south of France.
Breaking Travel News interview: Martin Bromley, general manager, Le Chalet Mont Blanc
Having been recognised as a European hospitality leader by the World Ski Awards, Breaking Travel News here chats with Le Chalet Mont Blanc general manager, Martin Bromley, to find out more about the one-of-a-kind property
voco Paris – Montparnasse takes brand into France
The brand will also debut in the picturesque Strasbourg later this year, in the unofficial champagne capital Reims, with a new hotel to follow in Beaune, Burgundy, in 2022.
France added to quarantine list for British travellers
Visitors returning from across the Channel, as well as from the Netherlands, Monaco, Malta, Turks & Caicos and Aruba, will be expected to isolate for two weeks from 04:00 on Saturday morning.
Club Med Alpe d’Huez opens to skiers in France
Owned by Fosun Tourism Group, Club Med Alpe d’Huez is expected to welcome more than 14,000 customers of over 12 different nationalities throughout the 2020 winter season.
Val d’Isère prepares to open for new ski season
Snow is already piling up on the pistes above Val d’Isère in spectacular style. It is a timely moment for the resort to announce plans for the official start to the 2019-2020 winter season, with First Tracks.
Six Senses to launch new property in Loire Valley, France
Six Senses is expanding further into Europe with the 2022 opening of Six Senses Loire Valley, France, in the village of Saint-Laurent-Nouan. The resort will be located in the UNESCO World Heritage region renowned for historic chateaux, medieval towns, fine wines, great food and unspoiled landscapes.
Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese re-opens in Italy
Sofitel Rome Villa Borghese has re-opened following a complete redesign by French architect and interior designer, Jean-Philippe Nuel. The 78-room hotel lies on a quaint street in the centre of the city, just moments from iconic landmarks including the Villa Medici, the Trevi Fountain and the Spanish Steps.
France unveils plans for new €180m aviation tax
Officials have unveiled plans for a new tax on all flights from airports in France. Branded as an ‘eco-tax’, the new levy is expected to raise around €180 million annually from 2020, according to transport minister, Elisabeth Borne.