French travelers favor domestic and eco-friendly tourism

A study reveals that 60% of French people opt for trips within France, reflecting a strong preference for domestic tourism. Additionally, 51% want to reduce their carbon footprint, confirming a growing awareness of environmental issues. Trends also show a diversification in accommodation choices, with a rise in independent rentals and an emerging interest in artificial intelligence for travel planning—though its adoption remains limited. Read more...

Hey VF 😉 I’ve got some serious doubts about this kind of survey. In my circle—middle-class, rural—things have really changed since COVID: everyone’s heading off on vacations to other continents, way more than before. And I don’t think I live in some special bubble for this either. Would love to hear what other VFers think 😊

Hi VoyageForum! It’s enough to just look at the active threads here on... VoyageForum. How many about a trip in France? How many about far-flung destinations? No contest. Everyone wants to go abroad, far, far away, and by plane... so, "environmental issues"... how can I put it?