French Market Overview
French Market Overview
By Duxin Com
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International Tourism is Big Business The United States welcomed nearly 75 million international visitors in 2014; five million more than the year before, resulting in a seven percent increase over 2013. Moreover, all inbound overseas regional markets posted record level visits to the United States.
The french market France 66.03 million 32.9 Million of French people traveled last year
The french attendance in the USA increased by 12,4% last year The USA is the favorite long-haul destination for French
• The French tend to visit the USA from June to October.
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Daily non stop flights to the 2 major gateways Boston (MA) and Montreal (Canada)
• Up to 4 daily non-stop flights from France – 28 flights/week • Air Canada, Air Transat, Lufthansa Delta Airlines and Air France all feature in the top 10 airlines serving U.S. gateways.
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The “characteristic” travelers from France How do the French research and book their holiday?
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So where are the French travelling? In 2014, 74.3% of the French population took at least one vacation trip. 65% of them stayed in France (French Riviera, Atlantic Coast, Normandy, Alps, Corsica and Provence), 35% took a trip abroad. Top 3 U.S. destinations for the French: #1: New York City
#2: Southwest (CA, UT, AZ and NV)
#3: Florida 5
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Provided by OTTI
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#1 Ntl. Parks/Monuments
What are the French coming to see & do? #2 Sightseeing
#3 Experience fine dining
#4 Art galleries/Museums
#5 Small towns/Countryside
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How do the French travel? Approximately 80% of the French visitors to the New England States rent a car and travel on a “fly and drive” itinerary.
Motorcycle trips are becoming more and more popular among the French travelers.
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What do the French spend their money on? • Shopping
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Museums, attractions
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Restaurants
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Social Media
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We talk about us !
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Several Travel guides
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Tour Operator product examples
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AVENTURIA
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BACKROADS 28
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Thank you for your attention !
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By Duxin Com
1
International Tourism is Big Business The United States welcomed nearly 75 million international visitors in 2014; five million more than the year before, resulting in a seven percent increase over 2013. Moreover, all inbound overseas regional markets posted record level visits to the United States.
The french market France 66.03 million 32.9 Million of French people traveled last year
The french attendance in the USA increased by 12,4% last year The USA is the favorite long-haul destination for French
• The French tend to visit the USA from June to October.
2
Daily non stop flights to the 2 major gateways Boston (MA) and Montreal (Canada)
• Up to 4 daily non-stop flights from France – 28 flights/week • Air Canada, Air Transat, Lufthansa Delta Airlines and Air France all feature in the top 10 airlines serving U.S. gateways.
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The “characteristic” travelers from France How do the French research and book their holiday?
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So where are the French travelling? In 2014, 74.3% of the French population took at least one vacation trip. 65% of them stayed in France (French Riviera, Atlantic Coast, Normandy, Alps, Corsica and Provence), 35% took a trip abroad. Top 3 U.S. destinations for the French: #1: New York City
#2: Southwest (CA, UT, AZ and NV)
#3: Florida 5
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Provided by OTTI
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Provided by OTTI
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Provided by OTTI
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#1 Ntl. Parks/Monuments
What are the French coming to see & do? #2 Sightseeing
#3 Experience fine dining
#4 Art galleries/Museums
#5 Small towns/Countryside
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How do the French travel? Approximately 80% of the French visitors to the New England States rent a car and travel on a “fly and drive” itinerary.
Motorcycle trips are becoming more and more popular among the French travelers.
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What do the French spend their money on? • Shopping
•
Museums, attractions
•
Restaurants
12
Social Media
13
14
We talk about us !
15
Several Travel guides
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17
18
19
20
21
Tour Operator product examples
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23
24
25
AVENTURIA
26
27
BACKROADS 28
29
30
Thank you for your attention !
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