France retains spot as world's most popular tourist spot
French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault on Friday said France attracted over 8.2 crore visitors in 2016, maintaining its rank as the world's most popular tourist destination despite terror attacks. However, the figures were down from the record 8.5 crore visitors in 2015. Ayrault said, "France has suffered as a destination. 2016 was an exceptional year, with attacks, storms and strikes."