Paris Olympics travel tips

Sports fans around the world aren’t rushing to Paris for this summer’s Olympic Games.

The Paris Olympics 2024 represent not only a celebration of athletic achievement but also an opportunity to experience the magic of Paris in all its splendor.

In Paris, the fanfare usually associated with the build-up to the Olympic Games have been overshadowed by another event taking place — a snap parliamentary election.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Thursday, July 11, and here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today. 

There's still time to plan a last-minute summer trip, so if you haven't booked yet, consider this a friendly nudge.

There's nothing quite like a summer spent hopping around Europe. With millennia of history, some of the best restaurants in the world and top-notch museums, there are plenty of places to explore, whether it's your first visit or your hundredth. Unfortunately, those same wonderful qualities attract masses of tourists, especially during the summer high season.

A touch of French elegance has landed at Los Angeles International Airport — and it’s here just in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Air France revealed its new 11,840-square-foot lounge, the airline’s first at LAX and sixth overall in the U.S. 

The UK economy is poised for a significant boost as fans prepare to spend big during the Summer of Sport. According to Experian Economics, the European Championships in Germany and the upcoming Paris Olympics are expected to drive an additional £233 million in spending over the next three months.

Over the last few months the 2024 Paris Olympics has been presenting a golden opportunity for the travel industry, with short-term rental platforms already experiencing a surge in bookings. But what are the last minute opportunities left now for the travel industry to make the most of the Olympics? What kinds of challenges and even risks exist for those involved in selling Olympic related products? And with only a few left till it starts, could the opportunities really be over before the games have even started?

Have you been to Amsterdam? If so, there’s a good chance you’ve flown on a plane without knowing it. The company, better known by its catchier acronym KLM, is the flag carrier of the Netherlands and the world’s oldest airline operating under its original name.

If you thought it was too late to use your points and miles to fly to Europe on peak dates this summer, United Airlines and Swiss have plenty of seats available.

Sports tourism is on a rise in India, with the country’s sports tourism market expected to be valued at nearly $53 billion in 2033, according to a report released by market research firm Future Market Insights last year. The firm expects the industry to grow at an annual rate of 17.1% from its valuation of $11 billion in 2023. 

The fortified medieval town of Provins, just 92 km (57 mi) south-east of Paris, has barely changed since the 17th century. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a million tourists visit every year to admire the town which was, in the 10th century, the third most important in the kingdom of France after Paris and Rouen.

If you're a Chase Sapphire Reserve® cardholder looking for more reasons to attend this year's Olympic Games, you just found them.

It's going to be a busy travel summer.

ForwardKeys and ETOA predict a robust summer 2024 for European travel, with a shift in preferences toward urban and nature destinations, highlighting London’s popularity due to the Paris Olympics.

Good morning from Skift. It’s Wednesday, May 29. Here’s what you need to know about the business of travel today.

As the world’s most visited country, France is no stranger to welcoming tourists. But even by its own busy standards, 2023 was an absolute record-breaker. However, the dynamic will be slightly different this summer. 

You've probably already heard this, but the Olympics are coming to Paris this summer. If you are, too, you'll need someplace to stay.

Unlike most places watching Taylor Swift depart to a different city on her Eras tour, Paris isn't concerned—it's expecting 15 million visitors in 67 days for the summer 2024 Olympic Games. As the countdown begins, here's a guide to finding last-minute tickets, tipping, and QR codes for moving around, plus how the city has been tackling its reputation for not being the most customer-friendly.

The Olympics are rooted in tradition, with the first official Summer Olympics staged in 1896 in Athens, Greece that drew athletes from 13 nations. Ever since then, the marathon has been a mainstay in Olympic programming.