Post-Covid travel: How the pandemic has changed the tourism industry
By France24
25 June 2022 |
1:41 pm
Has the pandemic changed what tourists are looking for? In this edition we dive into the new trends and the impact of rising inflation, as well as how staff shortages could hamper the liftoff of the aviation sector. Plus we head to a theme park near Paris where attendance figures are booming after a rollercoaster two years.
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