France Tourism News
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.
France excluded from amber list quarantine easing
Government officials have now confirmed fully jabbed travellers returning to England and Wales from France will still have to quarantine from Monday.
Jet2 adds new ski flights to Lyon
The gateway to the French Alps is eighth ski destination on sale this winter from the carrier, and the introduction of another ski route comes in response to strong demand for flights.
Emirates to launch two new France routes next month
Emirates will resume flights from Dubai to Nice from July 2nd and Lyon from July 9th, initially offering 4 flights a week to each city. The move is in line with France easing its entry requirements for visitors.
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.