[MontyP@thon]

I agree, I start and thread about Paris and end up having to defend London, this is crazy.

^ BS. Follow the thread.

[maxfieldj1]

^ BS. Follow the thread.

Charming.

[8Zgkdeee]

The Evening Standard article says; "Boris Johnson today said..."

Sorry, but I'll take the statistics from the World Tourism Organization.

This year has been a very good one for tourism in the UK due to the strong Euro against the pound meaning London and the UK are much cheaper to visit at the moment than they were in previous years, secondly the recession has meant more British people are taking short breaks in Britain. Scottish tourism is also very strong, with cities such as Edinburgh have a thriving tourist trade.

http://www.blooloop.com/PressRelease...s-tourism/1848

http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/london-v...rs-up/20097980

[GogaMegaPis]

I'll take statistics from the World Tourism Organization. Thanks. As far as tourism goes, Paris is by far number one. And apart from London... England can't even hold a candle to Spain, France and Italy. But that's understandable. It's even surpassed by Germany.

Anyway as far as nightlife goes: NY too once had huge famous clubs. They are all closed. Trends change.

[lapyignipinge]

Fab, no one is interested. You brought up tourism in the UK. Which is irrelevant to Paris nightlife regardless if the article briefly mentions London has a better nightlife or not. How is increasing tourism in Paris affecting it's declining nightlife? And you don't need to bring up London and the UK to explain it.

[rushiddink]

I'll take statistics from the World Tourism Organization. Thanks. As far as tourism goes, Paris is by far number one. And apart from London... England can't even hold a candle to Spain, France and Italy. But that's understandable. It's even surpassed by Germany.

Anyway as far as nightlife goes: NY too once had huge famous clubs. They are all closed. Trends change.

You can take the figures from whereever you want, although personally I would suggest British Tourist Board.


http://www.blooloop.com/PressReleases/Tourism-Leisure-Visitors-provide-boost-to-London-s-tourism/1848

http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/london-visitor-numbers-up/20097980

This is hilarious, the thread starts off about Parisian nightlife, and ends up with an attack on London and the UK, and to be honest I am not really bothered about the tourist trade in Spain or Italy, although I am somewhat confused as to what it has to do with Parisian nightlife. Let me state something - Paris is a great city and the last thing anybody wants is a decline in it's famous nightlife. Paris is a sister city to London and the Eurostar means that the two cities are just over two hours from each other by train, and are closer than ever in terms of a shared common bond.

[tLO0hFNy]

Follow the thread the comparison tone is set by the article.... which you posted:

“We must do something or soon everyone interested in nightlife will be forced into exile in London or Berlin,” said Eric Labbé,"

And specific comparisons to London where brought up by Codex: who wrote posts: #7, #10 etc.?

You are the one making silly claims that Paris is falling behind London. If you don't want London mentioned then why did YOU bring it up?

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British Tourist Board or World Tourism Organization. I'll take the latter. Thanks.

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[doksSirmAdods]

Follow the thread the comparison tone is set by the article.

“We must do something or soon everyone interested in nightlife will be forced into exile in London or Berlin,” said Eric Labbé,"

And specific comparisons to London where brought up by Codex: who wrote posts: #7, #10 etc.

You are the one making silly claims that Paris is falling behing London. If you don't want London mentioned then why did YOU bring it up?

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British Tourist Board or World Tourism Organization. I'll take the latter. Thanks.

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I also mentioned Berlin, Prague, Barcelona and a host of other cities which have a growing night life scene.

In the original article in 'The Times', it states that Parisians such as Eric Labbé, an aficionado of electronic music who has launched a campaign to help to save the Paris club scene from extinction said “We must do something or soon everyone interested in nightlife will be forced into exile in London or Berlin,” .

And just because I said the following in post 10 does not mean I am having a go at Paris -

In terms of London, it was often regarded as expensive for foreign tourists however given the current strength of the Euro, London has now become a much more affordable city. As for the figures that show a 6% rise in London tourism this year (2009), you can please yourself whether you agree with them or not. In terms of the International figures you are quoting they are for 2006/2007/2008 and not 2009.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tourism

Finally in terms of tourism levels they are subject to numerous factors including exchange rates and economic conditions, which is why British tourists are looking beyond the Eurozone for holidays abroad this year as well as taking short breaks at home.

[erepsysoulptnw]

Honestly most parisian don't care of tourism. It represents a very small part of the economy and jobs. (Financial industry is far more revelent)
This is what many people should understand that Paris is not made for tourists.
We souldn't let the small minority of bobo and bourgeois transforming the center of our city in a museum only for tourist and weathy people.

[Infellgedq]

Honestly most parisian don't care of tourism. It represents a very small part of the economy and jobs. (Financial industry is far more revelent)
This is what many people should understand that Paris is not made for tourists.
We souldn't let the small minority of bobo and bourgeois transforming the center of our city in a museum only for tourist and weathy people.

[xjNo4zvD]

We souldn't let the small minority of bobo and bourgeois transforming the center of our city in a museum only for tourist and weathy people. Unfortunately NYC is facing the same problem.