Senate Refreshes Immigration Bill as France Prepares to Transpose EU Migration & Asylum Pact
Paris Opens IFTM 2026 Trade Show with Spotlight on Sustainable Mobility and Uzbekistan
French MP Questions Possible EU-Wide Visa Suspension for Georgian Citizens
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SNCF Rolls Out Mandatory E-Invoicing for Business Travellers from 15 September
From today all SNCF business-classed bookings require a Company Code, triggering automatic e-invoices compliant with France’s VAT rules. Mobility teams gain faster reimbursement cycles but must ensure FCE codes are created and maintained for all entities.
Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stay for French Nationals to 30 Days Starting Today
As of 15 September 2026, French visitors to Thailand can stay visa-free only 30 days instead of 60. Companies must adjust travel and assignment lengths, obtain visas for longer stays, and ensure staff avoid frequent land-border ‘visa runs’.
Record €80 Billion Inbound Tourism Windfall as France Welcomes More Visitors than Ever
France expects to earn a record €80 billion from foreign tourists in 2026, an 8 % jump over last year, even as domestic travellers cut back. The figures, unveiled at the IFTM trade show, underline the resilience of inbound demand and flag tighter capacity and higher costs for corporate travel planners.
Record Inbound Tourism & IFTM Top Resa Kick-Off Mark France’s Travel Rebound
At the IFTM Top Resa trade show in Paris, France reported a 5.4 % jump in foreign visitor arrivals and encouraging winter bookings, even as French residents cut back on travel. The numbers confirm France’s resilience as Europe’s top destination and signal improving conditions for corporate meetings and incentive planners. The government stressed that ongoing internal Schengen border controls will not hinder airport arrivals, but advised companies to prepare for forthcoming EES checks.
Record Foreign Visitor Surge Sets New High as Domestic French Tourism Softens
Tourism Minister Serge Papin reported record international arrivals and €80 bn in projected 2026 revenues, even as domestic French holiday-making slipped 4-5 % over the summer. The split market will tighten accommodation supply in key regions and may create visa-processing stress for employers that rely on foreign seasonal staff.
Eurostar Flags Week-Long Engineering Delays on French Network; Advises Extra Buffer Time
Eurostar warns of engineering-related delays on French tracks through 20 September and urges passengers to arrive early as border checks intensify. Corporate travellers on high-demand Paris-London-Brussels routes should build in buffer time, book flexible tickets and monitor daily alerts to mitigate meeting disruptions.