France, with its 63.5 million inhabitants and a GDP per capita of USD 32,600, is the 4th largest economy worldwide. With a high income per capita, it offers a strong potential market for airline services and all tourism products. France is the top international tourism destination worldwide with around 82 million international tourist arrivals. Also, nearly 73% of all French travel at least once a year, and due to a growing number of opportunities, this figure is expected to remain stable and even grow further in the future.
In addition to business-related trips, classical beach holidays, excursions and city tours are among the favourite reasons to travel for the French. As a nation with a high number of residents with migration background, the market also provides a huge segment of ethnic travel.
