Travel and hospitality
December 19, 2016
Still from "A Christmas Gift from Paris"
By Jen King
The Paris Convention and Visitors Bureau and department stores such as Printemps and Galeries Lafayette are wishing consumers a happy holiday at a time when tourism-related purchasing is down.
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