French tourism slumps

Terrorist attacks are taking their toll on France's tourism industry, with Paris bearing the brunt of a drop in visits by holidaymakers from outside Europe.

Overnight stays fell about 10 percent on average this year through July, with high-spending travelers from the United States, Asia and the Persian Gulf states reacting strongly to the attacks, French Secretary of State for Tourism Matthias Fekl said in an interview with the Journal du Dimanche on Sunday.

Luxury accommodation was the worst hit, but travelers from Europe haven't canceled their plans, the minister was cited as saying.