France's Tourism Sector, a Key Pillar of an Economy Where the Industry, Including Indirect Jobs, Accounts for Up to 7.5% of GDP and €109

The blazes have struck the Var, Corsica, Gironde and Landes regions, threatening a poor season for local professionals. While some may recover in August and the off-season, campsites, which generate three-quarters of their annual revenue in summer, face a tougher road. The deterrent effect extends beyond the affected zones into neighboring regions, with tourism professionals typically seeing a residual 40% drop in visitor numbers the following year.