France Source Tourism Insight Report including International Departures, Domestic Trips, Key Destinations, Trends, Tourist Profiles, Analysis of Consumer Survey Responses, Spend Analysis, Risks and Future Opportunities, 2022 Update

France Source Tourism Insight Report including International Departures, Domestic Trips, Key Destinations, Trends, Tourist Profiles, Analysis of Consumer Survey Responses, Spend Analysis, Risks and Future Opportunities, 2022 Update

Summary

GlobalData’s France Source Tourism Insight Report including International Departures, Domestic Trips, Key Destinations, Trends, Tourist Profiles, Analysis of Consumer Survey Responses, Spend Analysis, Risks and Future Opportunities, 2022 Update report provides a thorough insight into the France’s domestic and outbound tourism market. The report looks at the profiles of French tourists and summarizes the key reasons that they travel. The report offers an in-depth analysis of traveler flows, spending patterns, main destination markets and current and future opportunities for tourism businesses seeking to tap into the French outbound travel market.

Key Highlights

• Recommendations from friends and family are the primary factor driving where French travelers decide to go on holiday with 39% of French respondents reported this as being an influencing factor. Defying global travel trends, affordability and accessibility are not the primary factors influencing destinations for French travelers, according to GlobalData’s Q3 2021 Consumer Survey.
• 56% of French tourists typically take a sun and beach holiday, according to GlobalData’s Q3 2021 Consumer Survey. This is aligned with the global average of 57%.
• In 2021, Europe attracted 95.6% of outbound tourists from France, representing 14 million trips, as travelers favored short-haul destinations amid ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.
• In 2021, total expenditure per outbound tourist from France was $2,025.5 making France the ninth most valuable outbound source market. By 2025, this figure is expected to increase to $2,098.2.
• GlobalData’s Q4 2021 Consumer Survey reveals that 22% of French respondents used an online travel agent (OTA) the last time they booked a holiday, the most popular option.

• This report is part of GlobalData's Source Market Insights Series. This report provides an in-depth analysis of traveler flows, spending patterns, main destination markets, as well as current and future opportunities for tourism businesses seeking to tap into the French source market.

• This report provides clear insight into developments in the France’s domestic and outbound tourism markets. The report uses data and analysis to discuss future trends related to domestic trips, international departures, traveler spending, and main destination markets.
• The report explores the demands of French travelers and the reasons that they travel, providing insight into the trends that are emerging in this key source market. The reader gains a strong understanding of the opportunities in this market, as well as the risks, to support better business decisions.
• This report examines the impact of COVID-19 and inflation on French outbound and domestic tourism.