Those who own French property in Paris could be interested to hear that in 2010, a rise in business travel demand could see more people heading to the city.

According to travel management firm Egencia, those who travel for business are likely to take more trips next year – and many may be choosing to stay in French property in the "economic hub" of the French capital city.

UK vice-president and managing director for the firm Christophe Peymirat said: "What we have are the main economic hubs, like London, Paris, Frankfurt and Berlin, who will see a stronger demand, but the negotiability index will be lower."

Figures from Egencia showed that in 2010, both the average price of a travel ticket and the average daily room rate charged are set to rise in European cities popular with business travellers.

Such news could see those who own French property which they rent out able to charge higher room rates to business travellers using their accommodation service.

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