France's Tourism and Hospitality Industry

This assignment delves into France's flourishing tourism sector, highlighting its renowned attractions, diverse accommodation options ranging from budget motels to luxury hotels, and celebrated culinary scene. It analyzes the impact of seasonality and recent terrorist attacks on the hospitality industry while emphasizing France's enduring appeal as a top global destination.

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Introduction
France is one of the most famous destinations for tourism and hospitality in the world.
Many people from all around the world visit France for vacations; this creates the needs for
allied services that are associated with tourism and hospitality industry. The scenic beauty of
France and historical landmarks make it a perfect destination for tourists.
Accommodation facilities and services are the backbone of hospitality industry it is
required for the tourists; availability of proper accommodation facilities in a particular
destination is an important criterion for the tourists to decide whether or not they will be
choosing to spend their vacation. France is one of the most popular tourism destinations in the
world. Tourists from all around the world visit France therefore it creates a need for the best
accommodation facilities so that the experiences of the tourists are very good (Presenza et al.,
2015).
Catering is also one of the important services of the hospitality industry. France is one of
the countries that is known for the cuisines as well. It has a historical significance and still the
people of France are attached to the culture of their country (Presenza et al., 2015).
Discussion
Accommodation and Catering is one of the most important areas of hospitality. In France,
the hospitality industry contributes directly to GDP growth of 3.1% and provides 6 million net
employment opportunities in this sector (Tan & Coulon, 2015). Overall, accommodation &
catering generated US$7.6 trillion (10.2% of global GDP) and 292 million employment in 2016,
which is equal to 1 in 10 jobs in the globally. The sector contributed 6.6% towards global exports
and approximately 30% of the total global service exports. In the second quarter 2015 and the

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second quarter 2016, on the basis of accommodation provider (Tan & Coulon, 2015). On a
yearly basis, the occupancy rate remained constant. More than 50 percent of the other jobs in
France are, either directly or indirectly related to tourism and its allied industries like
accommodation and catering industries (Gustavo, 2013). In the year 2014 the maximum numbers
of tourists visiting France were from Europe, approximately 68,436,000 tourists arrivals were
registered. On country basis the maximum number of tourists visiting France were from
Switzerland. In the same year the most nights spent were by the tourists of United Kingdom,
79,700,000 nights (Occupancy rate of tourist accommodation establishments in France from
2016 to 2017, 2017)
. The occupancy rate of hotels and other accommodation facilities in the first quarter of the year
2016-2017 was 62.7 percent and in the second quarter was 63.5 percent (Occupancy rate of
tourist accommodation establishments in France from 2016 to 2017, 2017)
. Number of hotels in various cities of France
Paris- 7,768 hotels
Lyon- 816 Hotels
Marseille- 696 hotels
Toulouse- 427 hotels
Strasbourg- 389 hotels
Nice- 2,430 hotels
Bordeaux -781 hotels

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Cannes- 2,205
Montpellier- 429 hotels (Occupancy rate of tourist accommodation establishments in France
from 2016 to 2017, 2017)
There is variety of hotels in France, the best hotels of France include the Hotel Eden of
Paris, there are several boutique luxury hotels that are present in France and it provides the
travelers one of the best travelling experiences that they ever had. The hotels provide a variety of
facilities, the five star hotels have swimming pools, party lounges, conference areas for MICE
tourists (Jean-Pierre & Perrain, 2016). Some of the hotels have libraries for the book lovers
where there are variety of literature works present by the great authors of France and other
countries as well, France is known for literature because it has been a country that has huge
contribution to art and literature. The accommodation facilities have a glimpse of the art and
culture of France that had historical significance and which is still celebrated by the people of
France. (Gustavo, 2013).
French cuisine includes several cooking traditions and practices of France.
Chefs François Pierre LaVarenne and Marie-Antoine Carême of 17th century led a movement
that changed French cooking style the foreign influences in the cooking style was changed to
France's traditional style of cooking. Cheese and wine are considered an important part of the
French cuisine. They play different roles in their regions and at national level, with many
differences. Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) (regulated appellation) are the laws of the
country (Presenza et al., 2015).
France is worldwide known for its café culture and there are many coffee shops, bakery
and dessert shops that attract a lot of people who love and enjoy eating food. For people who

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have sweet tooth France, some of the deserts are Clafoutis, Tarte Tatin and Crepes, Pierre Herme
and Pain du Sucre are famous desert shops in Paris. La Coupoles and Maxim’s Le Chantcler are
two famous restaurants that attracts tourists all around the world who contribute to the economy
of the country (Corne, 2015).
However there are many factors that negatively affect the hospitality of France, it reduces
the tourists movement and the industry suffers a great deal of loss, especially the hotels, where
their business runs at a slower rate.
Seasonality- Peak seasons and off seasons determines the number of tourist arrivals,
temperature, snow, hours of sunshine are some of the factors that are considered by the tourists.
During the off seasons and when there are no vacations, the business goes at a slower pace (Jean-
Pierre & Perrain, 2016).
Terrorism- Recent terrorist attacks in France and other parts of Europe have threatened
the tourists which has affected the hospitality industry. The movement of people has reduced and
they are switching to destinations which they feel are safer (Tan & Coulon, 2015).
Conclusion
France is one of the most popular tourism destinations in the world and the significance
of France has never changed. People visit France to visit the popular destination like Eiffel
tower. The countries have a lot of significance in the area of art and culture as well, the
connoisseur of art and culture visit France. The accommodation industry of France is very
efficient and the travelers get the best hotels to stay in France. These hotels range from the
budget motels to the luxury excellent five star hotels. The travelers also enjoy the world-class
luxury boutique hotels which lets the tourists and the travelers customize the services that are

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provided to the tourists. As far as food and the catering industries are concerned France is widely
popular for its cuisines especially the deserts of France are very popular, the café culture of
France is the reason there are many bakery shops, coffee shop and desert shops that are present
throughout France, in Paris, Boudreaux and other popular destinations of France. However,
seasonality and terrorist activities have been affecting the hospitality industry.
Reflection
France is one of my favorite destinations that I would like to visit, according to me the
Catering and accommodation facilities in France largely contribute towards making the
destination a perfect tourism spot. It is industry that has great potential in generating growth and
giving a boost to the economy and undoubtedly it has been the reasons why France is one of the
world. According to me if people are asked about the criteria for selection of the best tourism
destinations they will surely say that Accommodation and catering are the most important things
that they will consider for selecting a destination.

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