France unveiled an 18 billion euro boost for its tourism sector including continued support for furloughed workers
Nearly 90 million foreign tourists visited France in 2019, making it the most visited country in the world, according to government data. Tourism accounts for almost 8% of the country’s 2.3 trillion euro economy.
The prime minister said that with 95% of hotels closed, the government’s priority was to avoid bankruptcies and job cuts. In April, French hotels company Accor , which runs brands such as Ibis and Sofitel, said it was cutting spending and had placed the bulk of its staff on furlough or unemployment schemes.
The prime minister sought to reassure people that the cherished summer holiday - during which Paris virtually shuts down and holiday-goers head for beaches and country houses - would not be lost.
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