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Salma Hayek waves to fans during the Paris Olympics torch relay in Versailles ahead of the opening ceremony

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As a lifestyle expert with extensive experience in event planning and travel, I believe that the Paris Olympics still present a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking to attend this global spectacle of sports, culture, and camaraderie. Despite some initial concerns about ticket availability, it appears that organisers have made significant progress in recent weeks, releasing more tickets to meet demand.

At the Paris Olympics torch relay in Versailles on Tuesday, Salma Hayek beamed with joy as she greeted fans with enthusiastic waves.

The 57-year-old actress opted for a vibrant activewear set, featuring a white and orange top paired with coordinating cargo pants.

With white trainers on her feet and her brunette hair pulled up into an unusual ponytail, Salma strolled through the city prior to the ceremony’s commencement.

On Friday, more than 10,000 athletes will convene at the Seine River for the commencement of the event by boat.

Over 500,000 Olympic tickets are yet to be purchased, providing an opportunity for those planning to go to Paris for the games to secure their spots and witness the events.

Five days prior to the Games’ opening, organisers reported that approximately 550,000 tickets remained available for purchase on Sunday.

As an obsessed fan, I can’t contain my excitement when I tell you that I’ve managed to secure tickets for the highly anticipated 100m final session on August 4! However, be prepared to part with at least £240 to join me in this unforgettable experience.

As an obsessed fan, I can hardly contain my excitement for Friday’s opening ceremony at the River Seine! There are still up to 4,000 seats available, yet oh dear, only those in the priciest categories remain. These coveted tickets will set me back anywhere between £758 and an eye-watering £2,300. Wish me luck as I scour every corner of the ticket marketplace to secure my dream seat!

A large number of unused football tickets existed, while many tickets for other sports such as cycling, swimming, rowing, and gymnastics were still up for grabs last night.

As a frequent traveler between London and Europe, I’m always on the lookout for the best deals on Eurostar tickets. So, imagine my excitement when I heard that return tickets from London St Pancras, starting tomorrow, are priced at an affordable £243! With the Olympics fast approaching, rail bosses have wisely decided to put on additional services to accommodate the influx of visitors. This is a relief for those, like myself, who plan to attend the Games and require flexible travel arrangements. Overall, this development bodes well for both tourists and commuters alike, ensuring a smooth journey despite the anticipated increase in passenger numbers.

Despite hotels becoming significantly pricier, often costing up to four times as much, an ample supply of rooms remains accessible. For instance, at the citizenM Paris Opera situated along Boulevard Haussmann, you can find suites for just £242 a night.

At the four-star Les Jardins du Marais, located near Place de la Republique, you’ll find an additional option: a traditional room priced at £350 per night.

The cost of a one-way flight from London Gatwick to Paris Orly begins at £136, but if you’re flying return from Birmingham to Paris Charles de Gaulle, the price is as low as £108, with departures scheduled for Thursday.

Organisers confirmed at a press conference that more than 20 sports have seats spare.

It said this was down to the late releases of tickets and ‘contingency planning’.

To date, Paris has managed to sell an impressive 8.8 million tickets, and the excitement in the air was palpable yesterday as global fans began streaming into the city.

Tony Estanguet, the president of Paris 2024 and a three-time Olympic champion in canoeing, rejected the idea that ticket sales indicated a low level of interest.

There are often empty seats at some big stadium events such as the football.

At London 2012, 264,000 tickets went unsold despite huge demand.

The Paris ticket prices adjusted for inflation are cheaper than those for London 2012.

At the current point in the games, Paris is outperforming Rio 2016 considerably. While organizers in Brazil were still working on selling over a million tickets (1.3 million) at that stage.

There were no spectators at all at Tokyo 2020 due to Covid restrictions.

Mr Estanguet explained that many tickets still on sale were available thanks to ‘contingency’.

At first, there were 10 million tickets in all. We set aside 20% of that amount as a reserve. (Or: We kept 20% of the initial 10 million tickets for contingencies.)

Over the past six months, ‘new ticket opportunities’ had been released, he added.

He explained, “The reason tickets are still for sale a week prior is that we’ve only just finalized our delivery plans.”

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2024-07-23 23:35

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