Tuesday, June 11, 2024 Servantrip, a global leader in B2B tours, activities, and transportation, identifies key logistical hurdles for the travel sector during the forthcoming Olympics. From July 15 to September 8, 2024, expect disruptions throughout the city. The Olympics will kick off with an opening ceremony on July 26, 2024, along the Seine, necessitating road blockades nearby.
It’s crucial for travel agencies and tour operators to prepare their clients for potential complications such as: To overcome these challenges, agencies and operators should advise clients to carry a QR code (“laissez-passer”) for entry checks, as drivers cannot secure these on behalf of passengers. For updates on QR code requirements or to determine if travelers are in a restricted zone, the French government provides a resourceful website. Manuel Núñez, CEO of Servantrip , states, “Demand clearly is through the roof, in part because there are many luxury visitors to the event who expect a high-end transfer, but there are only so many such drivers and cars available.
More challenging, though, is that traffic jams will be hard to predict, not just because of higher levels of traffic but because so many streets will be closing and opening due to security restrictions. If you’re booking a transfer for your client, my strong advice would be to allow a lot of extra time and to warn the client to be patient.”.
