Tourism

Coronavirus: the European Union agrees and opens borders to vaccinated travelers

Is this time for the European Union to reopen borders? As the coronavirus vaccination campaign is in full swing, the 27 EU member countries have reached an agreement. Non-EU travelers who are fully vaccinated can visit Europe this summer.

Coronavirus: why is the summer 2021 about to be decisive in France?

Free PCR tests for tourists, vaccination at one’s holiday resort, health pass… The French government has been multiplying measures are summer is just around the corner. And for good reason, the summer holidays are a genuine challenge in the fight against the coronavirus epidemic.

These Parisian landmarks are exceptionally not too crowded, visit them now

Since lockdown was lifted, many places have been regulating their access with a real-time gauge. The advantage for us? The most coveted places in Paris where crowds and tourists rush are now far less crowded. From the Louvre to Disneyland via the Eiffel Tower, this is the time to make the most of them.

Coronavirus: French tourism records at least 30 to 40 billion-euro loss

Because of coronavirus, French tourism has been struggling and facing considerable loss. According to secretary of state for tourism Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne, “the immediate impact of the epidemic costs at least 30 to 40 billion euros”.

Tourism in Paris has been low since the beginning of the year 2020

With 16 million fewer visitors since the beginning of the year, tourism looks glum in Île-de-France, including in Paris. A worrying situation representing a 7 billion-euro loss.

European Union proposes "progressive and partial" reopening of external borders from July 1

To make sure containment exit runs smoothly, the European Union proposes "progressive and partial" reopening of EU external borders from July 1.

Coronavirus: Greece and Italy reopen their airports

Coronavirus will not have the best of your summer holidays in the sun! Greek and Italian governments have announced they were getting ready to reopen their airports this summer to welcome European tourists again.

Tourism: a “maximum of places” to reopen by June 21st?

In an interview with the JDD, State Secretary for Tourism Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne has announced wanting to reopen a “maximum of (touristic) places” by June 21st. A planning is expected to be delivered “around May 25th”.

The European Commission to soon present a tourism recovery plan

This May 13th, the European Commission is said to pass a series of measures in order to save the summer season of the tourism sector.

Coronavirus: the United-States shut borders to Europe

French now are persona non grata in the United States. President Donald Trump has announced to shut for 30 days all travels from Europe to the United States. This measure will be implemented this Friday March 13th at midnight but will not include the United Kingdom.