More than 2 years after the start of the pandemic, we can only see to what extent the health crisis experienced has had an impact on travel habits on a global scale. France has not escaped this and, remember, how much the 2020 winter holidays could have simply been canceled for many by the containment measures. Several months of uncertainty and inability to travel followed. Over the deconfinements, travel had been able to resume. A period when the French easily favored France for stays, either by prohibiting them from going to countries at risk, or for convenience and simply to discover their own country.
Today, it seems that the trend is reversing. We note that travel habits are returning, not to normal, but to more usual proportions. If tourism in France has nothing to be ashamed of, we see that the number of stays abroad is changing and that the French now want to take the plane to cross national borders.
The Airbnb ranking for Easter: Europe and North America on the program
This trend towards cross-border stays was confirmed during the Easter holidays with the increase in the number of cross-border stays. " Cross-border travel represents 35% of overnight stays booked this year. This is an increase of around 15% compared to the same period last year. » enlightens us Yann, concierge manager in Toulon. Find below the list of the 10 main destinations for this Easter holiday:
- Malaga, Spain
- New York, United States
- Valencia, Spain
- Madrid, Spain
- Dublin, Ireland
- Montreal, Canada
- Seville, Spain
- Barcelona, Spain
- Palermo, Italy
- Porto, Portugal
Families at the rendezvous for French destinations:
The real good news on the tourism and seasonal rental market in France is the return of families. In fact, at the start of the year, there has been a sharp increase in the number of families having booked a stay for the spring holidays. “The Airbnb site tells us that the number of nights booked by families for spring break is ten times higher than last year at the same time. This is the category of travelers that is progressing the most, ahead of couples or solo travel. adds Yann.
This strong comeback of families is also taking place in the colors of the tricolor flag: the destinations for families are mainly in metropolitan France but also beyond. A very favorable signal for local tourism players who remain perplexed about the future and the organization of the upcoming summer season. Below is the list of destinations favored by French families:
- Guadeloupe
- Martinique
- Paris
- Southern Corsica
- Charente Maritime
- Savoy
- Haute-Savoie
- Côte d'Armor
- Finistère
- Vendée
