Spending losses of association meetings in Paris 2020, by type
In addition to leisure tourists, the Paris region of Ile-de-France also attracts many business travelers due to hosting a large number of professional events such as congresses and trade shows. However, this was not the case in 2020, when many in-person events were postponed or canceled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. According to the source, spending losses related to the organization of association meetings amounted to 703 million euros in Ile-de-France as of August 31, 2020.