Some figures on tourism in France
In 2013, the number of foreign tourists arriving in France stood at 84.7 million, an increase of 2.0% compared to 2012 (83.0 million). The number of foreign tourists arriving in Europe increased by 5% between 2012 and 2013, according to the World Tourism Organization.
Moreover, according to a survey by the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies (INSEE), growth in the number of overnight stays by foreign tourists in the French collective tourist accommodation was 4.6%. Length of stay of foreign tourists in France is growing.
These figures are generally positive and confirmed that France, both French and foreign tourists, is a very attractive tourist destination. This is especially true for Asian tourists, whose arrivals in France rose by 12.9% between 2012 and 2013.
Tourism is a growing sector, the size will double by 2030 (two billion tourists). It is essential to continue all efforts for the French tourism is the world's first, and that France is able to accommodate 100 million tourists, target during the closing of tourism Assizes June 19 last one.
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