Forecast: Nights Spent in Tourist Accommodation Establishments in France

Between 2013 and 2019, the number of nights spent in tourist accommodation establishments in France showed a general increase with minor fluctuations, peaking in 2019 at 441.94 million nights. This period was characterized by a stable CAGR ranging from 0.075% to 2.04%. However, the COVID-19 pandemic drastically reduced tourist accommodation nights in 2020, dropping by 79.79% year-on-year. Recovery began in 2021 with a 225.77% increase, followed by a significant 52.5% rise in 2022 to 443.82 million nights. In 2023, there was an 18.41% decline, standing at 362.13 million nights.

Forecast data projects a gradual recovery and moderate growth from 2024 onwards, with a forecasted CAGR of 0.71% over the next five years, reaching 378.64 million nights by 2028, reflecting an overall 3.6% growth from 2023.

Future trends to watch for include:

• Potential impacts of economic conditions on tourism spending.
• Development in sustainable tourism practices.
• Effects of global travel restrictions due to possible future pandemics.
• Technological innovations in the travel and tourism industry.
• Increasing demand for unique and personalized travel experiences.