Paris Hotel Market: A Spectacular Start to the Recovery

Mathilde De Bona | June 8, 2022

By Mathilde De Bona, Sophie Perret Tourism in Paris was heavily impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and travel restrictions, at a time when the market was recovering from terrorist attacks (2015/16), the yellow-vest movement (2018/19) and transportation strikes (2019). However, the strong government support combined with the city’s worldwide appeal have resulted in a dynamic rebound for the tourism sector. The easing of travel restrictions and successful vaccination rollout in France and across Europe have allowed a rise in tourist numbers from June 2021, resulting in a substantial market bounce in the second half of the year, in line with...