Steeped in skiing history, Chamonix, France, might well be one of the most famous ski towns ... In the early 19th century, tourist numbers had risen to such levels that the local Compagnie Des Guides ...

Tourism is a major part of the French economy, representing close to 8% of GDP and 2 million direct and indirect jobs. It is also a recognized soft power asset abroad, and France has been the world’s ...