At the beach, in the mountains or on the green, the holiday will be held in France this summer for many of us. There is nothing new under the sun, if not is that because of the Covid the world’s leading tourist destination will host few foreign visitors during this summer season. A blow to the tourism sector, which accounts for approximately 8% of the French GDP, and more than 20 million direct jobs. The government has therefore put in place on may 14, a recovery plan of € 18 billion to save this strategic sector.
For their part, the departments are flying also to the rescue of the sector for local tourist. Several of them communicate on their recovery plan, including direct aid to professionals. Others seek to attract vacationers by reimbursing part of their stay, or providing gift certificates can be used in hotels, restaurants and activities of their territory. One way to encourage visitors to spend more than expected, and thus benefit from a significant return on investment. 150 € in the Moors, 100 € in Charente, 50 € in the Bouches-du-Rhône… Some offers are attractive… even if the benefit is subject to numerous conditions.
Landes
New-Aquitaine, the departmental committee of Landes is launching a plan to support one million euros, called “The Landissimes” to encourage visitors to take advantage of the tourist offer. Of this amount, 3 000 warrants 150 euro each are foreseen. But to receive it, you will need to have spent 250 euros in the accommodations, restaurants and tourist activities of the department.
as Well, 2 000 are reserved for the period from 16 June to 24 July. The 1 000 additional for stays between 22 August and 29 November in order to promote the departure behind the season. Vacationers can already register on the site tourismelandes.com by sending their booking confirmation. They will then have to send the supporting documents at the end of their stay for the benefit of 150 euros in the form of a refund. Attention, first-come, first-served basis.