The minister responsible for tourism, Olivia Grégoire, told Sud Radio the government would in no way seek to limit these rates. "There was never any price cap during the Olympics or Paralympics in London, Rio or even Beijing," she said. Instead 900 inspectors, around a third of those working for the government's anti-fraud agency, will be tasked with "checking prices, sanitary conditions and the smooth running of the Olympic Games", she said.
1,600 hotels checked in Paris
"All 1,600 Parisian hotels will be checked between now and the Games," she said, adding 600 had already been reviewed. Nationwide, 10,000 hotels and restaurants would be inspected in time for the Olympics. "I urge everyone - hotels and restaurants - to be responsible... It's essential that French and international tourists get their money's worth," she said. "If not, they (hotels and restaurants) could be gravely sanctioned."
(with AFP)