Global tourism updates: France reports, London taxis, and travel trends

Various global tourism and travel developments have been reported. In France, Atout France and the Ministry of Tourism have released the 2025 tourism report, covering key figures such as revenue, balance of payments, and carbon footprints.

In London, authorities have approved the operation of autonomous taxis, which are expected to begin circulating shortly. Regarding airline expansions, Air France has announced it will extend its direct flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, for five weeks in 2027.

Other regional updates include Tunisia's popular seaside destinations of Hammamet, Monastir, and Djerba, and the implementation of a new electronic entry authorization for travelers, including Europeans, entering Kazakhstan. Additionally, industry projections suggest approximately 8,000 new hotels will be developed globally by 2028.