France services enterprise situation: accommodation & food
France services enterprise situation: accommodation & food stood at -15 Balance of opinion (%) in Sep 2026, according to INSEE – Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques (BDM). It is one of the indicators in the INSEE business surveys table (Value · Monthly), with a complete series running from Jan 2004 to Sep 2026. The complete series with an interactive chart, free to download.
This indicator in the INSEE business surveys table
| Indicator | 09-2026 | 08-2026 | 07-2026 | 06-2026 | 05-2026 | 04-2026 | 03-2026 | 02-2026 | 01-2026 | 12-2025 | |
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| Services | |||||||||||
| Monthly economic survey in services - Change in the situation of the enterprise over the last 3 months - Accommodation and food service activities | -15 | -15.9 | -18.7 | -24.9 | -17.8 | -9.9 | -14.6 | -5.8 | -15.8 | -8.5 | |
| Monthly economic survey in services - Change in the situation of the enterprise over the last 3 months - Information and communication | -3 | -0.3 | 0.3 | -0.1 | 10.1 | -3.7 | 8 | 10 | 11.4 | 3 |
Understanding france services enterprise situation: accommodation & food
Hotels, holiday residences, tourist accommodation operators, restaurants, bars, and catering providers report how their overall commercial situation evolved across the preceding three months. This index captures the hospitality and food service sector exclusively, separating tourism and dining dynamics from administrative, professional, or transport activities. The balance reflects executive sentiment regarding recent turnover, customer footfall, and operational health.
Pronounced seasonal swings characterize this industry, making seasonally adjusted data vital for discerning underlying economic momentum from routine calendar effects. Analysts must review preliminary results with the understanding that late survey submissions frequently generate revisions in subsequent releases. Comparing this hospitality-specific series with retail trade or general services highlights the distinct cyclicality of consumer leisure spending.
Frequently asked questions
- Which enterprises are included in this hospitality grouping?
- Hotels, holiday accommodations, restaurants, bars, and catering businesses.
- What specific operational timeframe do respondents consider?
- The change in their enterprise situation over the last three months.
- Why is seasonal adjustment particularly critical for this measure?
- Hospitality activity depends heavily on tourism seasons, holidays, and weather patterns.