- France projects record €80bn tourism receipts for 2026
- July revenue reaches €9.4bn up 3.7pc year-on-year
- Long-haul markets drive growth including US and Canada
- 84pc of French people take at least one holiday in France
- 2030 roadmap targets €100bn in annual receipts
France is projecting a record €80bn in international tourism receipts for 2026, building on previous milestones. International tourism revenue reached €9.4bn in July alone, up 3.7pc year-on-year, keeping the country on track for the €80bn annual milestone. Growth is heavily driven by air arrivals from long-haul markets including the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil alongside core European neighbours like Germany, the Netherlands and England.
While international spending rose, domestic travel patterns by French residents evolved showing a dip during peak July to August weeks down to 59pc but steady overall numbers across the extended June to September season thanks to shoulder-season travel. The country continues to attract strong numbers of foreign visitors while domestic travel remains solid, with 84pc of French people taking at least one holiday in France this year.
The broader French Government 2030 Roadmap aims for €100bn in annual receipts and positioning the nation as a global leader in sustainable tourism.
