2023-08-29 08:32:35
“In July and August, tourist arrivals in Corsica fell by 4.5% compared to 2022, and returned to their 2019 level”, estimates Christian Mantei, president of Atout France, the promotion agency of France. abroad. Stefano Ember/fotoember – stock.adobe.com
STORY – Even well-to-do, some holidaymakers have said stop, seeing the soaring prices in restaurants and supermarkets in Corsica.
Corsica, victim of too high prices? Tourism professionals, who thought they were safe, had the (sad) experience of it this summer. “In July and August, tourist arrivals in Corsica fell by 4.5% compared to 2022, and returned to their 2019 level, believes Christian Mantei, president of Atout France, the agency for the promotion of France abroad. It’s far from catastrophic, but it’s a signal that the Greek and Spanish islands are cheaper.” Before even considering housing, many candidates for departure have found the prices of plane tickets and the ferry to be prohibitive. Those who have offered the crossing have changed their habits: they have spent less on the spot. For budgetary reasons, but also on principle.
Even well-to-do, some vacationers have said stop, seeing the soaring prices in restaurants, in supermarkets, for the slightest activity… “For the first time this year, I didn’t go to a restaurant because I feel…
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