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French fashion brand may limit single client purchases amid soaring demand
The possible wider use of purchase limits comes amid an industry drive for exclusivity, with the French fashion brand repeatedly hiking prices for its handbags during the pandemic. The group says its aim is also to reduce the price gap between different regions.
Updated on May 25, 2022 08:30 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Paris
Americans plan for summer vacations even as a Covid-19 surge is underway
A Covid-19 surge is underway that is starting to cause disruptions as the school year wraps up and Americans prepare for summer vacations. Many people, though, have returned to their pre-pandemic routines and plans, which often involve travel.
Updated on May 25, 2022 08:16 AM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Honolulu
Paris tourism rebounds as Europeans, Americans return post drop in mask wearing
Paris is the second-most sought-after destination worldwide this year, behind London. After the country dropped some of its last mask-wearing requirements this month, it has steadily pushed up hotel room rates and occupancy.
Updated on May 23, 2022 07:18 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Paris sees return of tourists post-pandemic but Asians, Americans stay away
The Paris tourist office is forecasting that foreign visits will increase more than five-fold in May-July compared to the same period last year, mainly thanks to tourists from Spain, Germany, Britain and Italy.
Updated on May 12, 2022 08:30 AM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Paris
US tells citizens to avoid Shanghai, Hong Kong on ‘arbitrary’ Covid travel curbs
In a travel advisory, Washington highlighted Hong Kong, and Jilin province in north-eastern China in addition to Shanghai as places Americans should not travel to “due to Covid-19-related restrictions, including the risk of parents and children being separated.”
Updated on Apr 09, 2022 08:22 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
