Olivier Bertrand has reopened Hôtel Balzac just off the top of the Champs-Élysées in Paris’ 8th Arr. Bertrand’s fifth hotel property (and his third new hotel in three years), Hôtel Balzac has undergone a total reinvention of its interiors by the renowned French architecture firm, Festen.

France continues to be among the most popular destinations for Viking’s guests. And with the excitement of the Olympic Games Paris 2024, Viking anticipates a significant increase in travel demand to the country. This presents a fantastic opportunity for travel advisors to showcase the cruise company’s France river cruise offerings to clients.

Qantas has unveiled classic French-inspired menus, limited-edition pyjamas and amenity kits as it prepares to launch new direct services between Perth and Paris from next month.

Etihad Airways has confirmed plans to begin flying its Airbus A380 double-decker to Paris Charles de Gaulle, effective 1 November 2024. The French capital becomes the third major city to enjoy the Etihad A380 experience after London and New York.

Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris has revealed its enhanced suites that harmoniously blend classic and contemporary design elements, featuring chic and timeless decor, in line with the George V spirit and design heritage.

Launching in June 2024, the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, Europe will travel to the Ligurian coast for the very first time in its four-decade history, connecting the two destinations of Paris and Portofino.

Qantas has confirmed it will launch a new route to Europe next year, with Perth-Paris services to debut starting 12 July 2024. The flights will start in the lead up to the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games and European summer.

Star Alliance has opened a second lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport and seventh globally. Available to First and Business Class passengers and Star Alliance Gold status customers on member airline flights, the lounge welcomes guests departing from gates 10 to 38 in Terminal 1. Eligible United Club and Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members may also access the lounge.

Virtuoso has analysed intel from its data warehouse exceeding AU$77.9 billion in transactions and found that while upscale globetrotters continue to book eternal European favourites, Paris has risen to the top as the number one city among luxury leisure travellers.

Paris has been rated as the world’s most powerful city destination, according to research undertaken by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). However, Beijing is likely to take the lead by 2032.

At the beginning of December, Dorchester Collection and Etihad Airways co-hosted a Travel Associates Incentive to Abu Dhabi and Paris.

Top tourism officials from Paris used a Rugby World Cup France 2023 gala in Sydney as a platform to make a play for non-stop flights from Australia to the French capital.