The internal tourism expenditure on food and beverage serving services in France has shown fluctuating trends over the past decade. In 2023, it stood at 17.62 billion Euros, showing an 8.58% year-on-year increase from the previous year. Over the last two years, this market has been in recovery mode, with year-on-year increases of 15.1% in 2022 and 30.54% in 2021, driven by post-pandemic rebound. However, the longer-term trend indicates lower growth, with a CAGR of merely 0.35% over the last five years. The forecast indicates a stagnation or slight decline, with a -0.25% CAGR forecasted by 2028—with overall growth expected to shrink by -1.23%.

Future trends to watch for:

Continuing impacts of any lingering COVID-19 related restrictions or changes in consumer behavior.
Influence of economic conditions such as inflation and disposable income on domestic tourism.
Shifts towards sustainable and experiential dining experiences among tourists.
Technological advances in food and beverage services that could attract more internal tourists.