Articles tagged “france”

Tourism

Marseilles, France: Europe’s rising tourism star

Tourism development can bring out the worst of a city and there are stories of corruption fueling Marseille’s rejuvenation; however, that won’t stop the stream British tourists seeking sun and culture this summer.

Sam Jordison, The Guardian | 11 years ago

Ground Transport

Eurostar train direct from London to Provence — and into the life of Cezanne

Cezanne transformed mundane objects into ever-lasting works of art while, in a very modest way, Eurostar's first direct rail service -- London to Aix-en-Provence -- is improving access to the region so people can discover how the old master did it.

Kevin Rushby, The Guardian | 11 years ago

Tourism

Chinese wine list expands with purchases of vineyards with chateaus

It is only natural that the flexing of China's economic power would be reflected not only in dramatically rising tourist numbers, but also in the choices of investors, who are putting their money where their wine sensibilities are.

Jamie Doward, The Guardian | 11 years ago

Online Travel

Kayak strengthens branding abroad with first global ad campaign

Kayak wants to present a single brand in every market, but an upbeat musical ad that works in France might not resonate with customers in the U.S., and Kayak could lose brand awareness if customers can’t relate.

Samantha Shankman, Skift | 11 years ago

Tourism

Euro Disney expected to announce lower losses for first half of 2013

Euro Disney has struggled and made a profit for a little more than half of the years it’s been in operation, and any gains this year are the result of a refinancing deal, not increased visitation or cost cuts.

Christina Sylt, The Guardian | 11 years ago

Tourism

British tourists snub French holidays in favor of Spain and Italy

British tourists’ perceptions of prices following the recession has impacted their travel decisions with Italy and Spain looking like a bargain in comparison to the haute experience they seek in France.

Esther Addley, The Guardian | 11 years ago

Airlines

The unlikely alliance of farmers and anarchists opposing France’s newest airport

Nobody ever wants an airport in their backyard, but when that airport comes to represent a non-specific threat like "globalization," the battle can become even bigger.

Greg Keller, Associated Press | 11 years ago

Skift Originals

Video of the week: The Quiet City: Winter in Paris

Skift | 11 years ago

Ground Transport

The coming trend in European train travel: High-speed goes low cost

While the U.S. government battles over the costs and necessity of Amtrak, Europe is moving on to affordable high-speed train travel making our network look antiquated and overpriced.

Skift | 11 years ago

Ground Transport

French rail operator launches budget high-speed line out of Paris

The additional seats and few frills will be familiar to passengers who spend time of budget airlines, but the speed and ease of high-speed rail will feel like a luxury.

Jolyon Attwooll, The Daily Telegraph | 11 years ago