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The minister accountable for tourism, Olivia Gregoire, instructed Sud Radio the federal government would by no means search to restrict the costs for rooms throughout the Olympic Games, however shall nonetheless ramp up inspections to make sure guests get their cash’s value.
France is not going to cap lodge costs throughout the Olympics this summer time however as an alternative enhance checks to ensure guests get their cash’s value, a minister stated on Wednesday.
Some 15 million guests are anticipated for the Olympics in July and August, and the Paralympics in August and early September.
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Hotels have significantly marked up their costs for rooms throughout the Olympic Games from July 26 to August 11.
The minister accountable for tourism, Olivia Gregoire, instructed Sud Radio the federal government would by no means search to restrict these charges.
“There was never any price cap during the Olympics or Paralympics in London, Rio or even Beijing,” she instructed Sud Radio.
Instead 900 inspectors, round a 3rd of these working for the federal government’s anti-fraud company, can be tasked with “checking prices, sanitary conditions and the smooth running of the Olympic Games”, she stated.
“All 1,600 Parisian hotels will be checked between now and the Games,” she stated, including that 600 had already been reviewed.
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Nationwide, 10,000 accommodations and eating places can be inspected in time for the Olympics.
“I urge everyone — hotels and restaurants — to be responsible… It’s essential that French and international tourists get their money’s worth,” she stated.
“If not, they (hotels and restaurants) could be gravely sanctioned.”
(This story has not been edited by News18 workers and is printed from a syndicated information company feed – AFP)
