Business in Paris is down during the Olympics, with shops, restaurants, and cafes experiencing significant declines. Tourists are not venturing out to other attractions, leading to decreased revenue for local businesses.
Key Points
Business is significantly down for shops, restaurants, and cafes in Paris during the Olympics.
Tourists are not venturing out to other attractions, leading to decreased revenue for local businesses.
Hotels have experienced high room rates and reduced occupancy rates.
Many Parisians have left the city during the Games due to security concerns and opposition to the event.
Pros
Olympic tourists have the opportunity to experience Paris with smaller crowds and less wait times at popular attractions.
Cons
Local businesses are suffering from a decline in revenue, with shops, restaurants, and cafes experiencing significant losses.
Tourists seem to be staying close to Olympic sites and are not exploring other parts of the city.
Hotels have struggled with high room rates and reduced occupancy rates.