Paris weekend riots raise concerns for tourism industry
France announced partial curfews in Paris and other cities on Monday after weekend demonstrations over soaring prices degenerated into some of the worst…
France 24 reports: France announced partial curfews in Paris and other cities on Monday after weekend demonstrations over soaring prices degenerated into some of the worst street violence in recent years.
Images of riots and looting in France over the weekend have been seen across the world and are worrying the country's tourism industry. Could the violence put off foreign tourists from visiting?
This business story centres on France. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Paris and Selina Sykes.
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