The Paris 2024 Games’ Tourism Legacy

Key Paris 2024 Tourism Highlights:

✅ Over 100 million international visitors to France in 2024

✅ 13.5% of Paris visitors during the Games were American (+21% vs. 2023)

✅ Early 2025 shows a 15% rise in U.S. air arrivals, +11% globally

✅ Major investments in sustainability, accessibility, and inclusive tourism

On May 16, 2025, Atout France, the France Tourism Development Agency, hosted a press conference at the Consulate General of France in New York City to shine a light on tourism and the societal legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The event was led by Frederic Mazenq, Director of Atout France USA, who shared key tourism results and highlighted sustainable and regional travel strategies during an exciting panel. The guest speaker, Clarisse Agbegnenou, six time world champion and Olympic judo champion, shared her Paris 2024 experience and spoke on inclusion, sustainability, and the spirit of the Games.

The Games were more than a sporting event. They redefined how France welcomes the world. From Paris to the regions, the country is building a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative tourism future.

Appropriately, sustainability was another key pillar of the 2024 Olympics. 95% of the infrastructure used for the Games already existed, 100% renewable energy powered the events alongside a 54% reduction in carbon emissions compared to the average for London and Rio Games.

The Games also accelerated major sustainability projects, including the Centre Aquatique Olympique, built with recycled materials and featuring a solar panel-covered roof, now serving local sports training and community activities. Additionally, the Grand Paris Express, a transformative infrastructure project, is set to deliver over 200 km of automated metro lines and 68 new stations by 2030, significantly improving accessibility to key tourist destinations.