Key facts
- Malaysian tourist Fatimah Zainal is concerned about her planned Paris trip due to unrest.
- Singaporean traveler Rachel is worried about safety during her Paris trip amid protests.
- Travel agency Dynasty Travel has received requests to amend itineraries due to safety concerns.
- Protests in France are impacting French outbound tourism spending.
- Destinations like Mauritius and Vietnam are exposed to potential reductions in French tourist spending.
Tourists from Southeast Asia are expressing apprehension about traveling to France due to ongoing civil unrest, protests, and transport disruptions. Malaysian and Singaporean travelers are concerned about safety and potential itinerary changes, with some seeking to amend their bookings. While no outright cancellations have been reported by travel agencies, concerns are mounting over the impact on discretionary holiday spending by French citizens, which could affect destinations heavily reliant on their tourism.