The inbound tourism expenditure on air passenger transport services in France stood at €6.9 billion in 2023. From 2013 to 2019, expenditure demonstrated fluctuating growth with notable peaks in 2015 and 2017, followed by a significant drop in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recovery was observed in 2021 and 2022, with year-on-year growth rates of 80.51% and 22.91%, respectively. In 2023, the market grew by 11.09%. However, forecast data from 2024 to 2028 shows a declining trend with a forecast 5-year CAGR of -1.54%.

Future trends to watch for:

Economic fluctuations impacting disposable income and travel budgets.
Potential changes in international travel regulations and COVID-19 related restrictions.
Environmental concerns driving shifts towards sustainable tourism practices.
Technological advancements in air travel and their adoption rates.
Market responses to geopolitical events affecting travel patterns.