By Paris, the capital of France and one of the most visited cities in the world, is getting ready to host the 2024 Summer Olympics, which are expected to attract millions of tourists and generate billions of euros in revenue. The city, which has been recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, is looking forward to showcasing its culture, heritage, and innovation to the world.
The Olympic Games, which will take place from July 26 to August 11, 2024, will bring together 10,500 athletes from 206 countries, competing in 33 sports across 43 venues. The event will also draw a huge global audience, with an estimated four billion people watching on television and online.
The Games will also create a surge in tourism demand for Paris and France, as visitors from around the world will flock to the city to witness the spectacle and enjoy its attractions. According to a report by Euromonitor International, the Games will attract up to three million additional visitors in Paris in 2024, increasing tourism spending by up to €4 billion.
The report also states that the Games will have a positive impact on the tourism industry in the long term, as they will raise the profile of Paris and France as destinations, and create new opportunities for development and innovation.
Paris: A City of Culture, Heritage, and Innovation
Paris is already a popular destination, with 15 million inbound visitors expected in 2023, surpassing pre-COVID levels in 2019. The city offers a rich and diverse array of attractions, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Champs-Élysées.
The city is also a hub of culture, heritage, and innovation, which will be showcased during the Olympic Games. The Games will feature events near or even in some of the most iconic sites of the city, such as the Eiffel Tower, the Palace of Versailles, and the Arc de Triomphe. The Games will also highlight the city’s modern and sustainable infrastructure, such as the Grand Paris Express, a new metro network that will connect the city center with the suburbs and the airports.
The city is also preparing to welcome and accommodate the visitors with a range of lodging options, from hotels and hostels to short-term rentals and campsites. The city has also partnered with Airbnb, the official accommodation service provider for the Games, to offer more than 100,000 listings for the visitors.
Paris: A City of Inclusion and Diversity
The Olympic Games are not only a sporting event, but also a social and cultural one, that celebrates and promotes the values of inclusion and diversity. The Games will reflect the diversity of Paris and France, which are home to people from different backgrounds, cultures, and religions.
The Games will also support the global movement for gender equality and women’s empowerment, which is the theme of the International Women’s Day 2024: Inspire Inclusion. The Games will feature the highest number of female athletes in history, with 49% of the participants being women. The Games will also have a gender-balanced program, with equal numbers of events for men and women.
The Games will also offer various opportunities for education and engagement for the local community, especially the young generation. The Games will involve more than 70,000 volunteers, who will play a key role in the organization and delivery of the event. The Games will also organize various programs and activities for the local schools and youth, such as the Olympic and Paralympic Week, the Olympic and Paralympic Values Education Program, and the Olympic and Paralympic Youth Camp.
Paris is ready to welcome the world for the 2024 Summer Olympics, and to share its culture, heritage, and innovation with the visitors. The city is also ready to inspire inclusion and diversity, and to create a lasting legacy for the future.