French tourism sector concerned about impact as more protests planned

As France braces for more protests expected over the weekend, the country's tourism institutions are concerned about the impact they will have. Images of the riots, which began as student protests, were posted and broadcast around the world. But these tourists in Paris seem relatively unperturbed by the violent scenes of looting and clashes with police. Obviously, you know, you have to just be careful because what you see in the news you have to take with a grain of salt. We understand that there is a movement happening. We understand that there is a manifestation going on. But we also understand that it's part of the culture. It's part of what makes France unique. And we want to listen to every voice. But it has not stopped me from enjoying the city. Oh, well, it was quite confronting. I've never been in that situation before. We've had violent protests back in Australia, but nowhere near as violent as what I saw on Saturday. It was confronting. I was a little scared, but not terrified because I knew they weren't after me. It was the government they're protesting against. But yeah, it was pretty scary for a while there. just seeing all these black, people dressed in black, just charging down the street with the police behind them. But while some are taking precautions but not changing their plans, others are hesitant, with reports of hotel reservations weakening in major cities. Over 2,000 people were arrested after rioters across the country set fire to cars, stormed public buildings and looted stores.