"It is a simply devastating situation for the UK’s travel industry, destroying as it does both long-planned Christmas holidays and the many ski businesses which operate in French ski resorts," said Aito chair Chris Rowles.
“Pent-up demand from UK-based skiers unable to travel last winter has meant bookings were at higher-than-normal levels this Christmas and new year, to add insult to injury."
From Saturday (18 December), Brits travelling to France will not be permitted entry for tourism purposes; anyone wishing to visit will have to a "compelling reason" to do so.
