At the microphone of Europe 1 Friday, the Secretary of State for Tourism Jean-Baptiste Lemoine called for a "blue-white-red vacation". After the announcements of Edouard Philippe on the deconfinement Thursday, and in particular the lifting of the barrier of 100 kilometers, the French are thinking about the organization of their holidays. Some travel sites have experienced a sharp increase in traffic, which bodes well for the summer season.
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Travel agencies to open on Tuesday
The SNCF noted a start on Thursday evening, a little after 5.30 p.m. At that time, Edouard Philippe announced the lifting of the 100 kilometer barrier. But even if bookings resume, the company is still far from its usual levels. In the same way, Air France recorded some upheavals, not really significant for the moment.
Travel agencies say they are still at 30 or 40% activity, only. They will still open faster than expected, as of Tuesday for the most part. Europcar and the car hire websites for private individuals mean that demand is picking up very strongly.
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If the surge in reservations is not immediate, everyone agrees to note an increase in traffic to inquire about transport or accommodation. Club Med says it expects a good weekend.