The French Tourism Development Agency held a press conference with the Paris Île-de-France regional delegation on May 16.
Alexandra Dublanche, President, gave a greeting, stating that the delegation visited Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo in order, engaging in activities such as meetings with tour operators, building cooperative relationships with universities, and attending the Osaka-Kansai Expo. They also visited Kansai companies to expand future partnership businesses.
In terms of tourism, Deputy Director Christophe Decloux and others explained the overview. The number of travelers to the Paris region in 2024 will reach 48.7 million, including 22.6 million from overseas, achieving the same level as 2019.
In 2024, about 400,000 Japanese tourists visited, with consumption amounting to 336 million euros, showing a recovery of about 70% compared to 2019. The Notre-Dame Cathedral, which was affected by a fire, has reopened to the public after five years of restoration work, supported by many donations from Japan, and attracts 30,000 tourists every day.
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