Juridique et Administratif

🐳 Over 130 births at the Parc Zoologique de Paris since the start of the year, including a female Patagonian sea lion born on July 28, weighing 12.8 kg. She's the third born since the park's reopening in April 2014, and the second generation within the park, as her mother, Naya, was born there in July 2020. Visitors can now see her in the maternity pool, and she'll move to the main pool in September.

📣 89% of French people use Google listings to find business information. Buying fake Google reviews can lead to a 300,000€ fine and up to 2-year imprisonment. 90% of unhappy customers express dissatisfaction, compared to only 10% of satisfied ones. Guest Suite suggests a legal customer review collection solution that is more cost-effective than online reputation damage. Google may also ban a business's Google listing permanently for fake reviews. The IFOP 2023 report states that 92% of internet users read reviews on Google, with recent reviews valued over ratings. Fake reviews can be unconvincing and don't improve local SEO. The European Omnibus directive, effective since May 2022, imposes heavy penalties for fake reviews. In France, an innovative tool called Polygraphe detects false reviews online. In 2021, French companies were penalized for buying fake reviews and social media followers. The first French company was fined in October 2021 by the DGCCRF. Whitespark's 2023 study shows reviews are the second most important factor for ranking in Google's Local Pack. Guest Suite provides a technical agreement with Google for authentic review collection and automatic posting to Google.

💰 Nasdaq issued a notice on August 20, 2024, stating LuxUrban Hotels failed to file its quarterly report by the September 30, 2024 deadline. The company has until October 21 to submit a compliance plan, potentially gaining a 180-day extension. A second Nasdaq notice on August 23 suggests further issues, indicating potential delisting due to low stock prices, giving LuxUrban Hotels one week to appeal.

💰 Booking.com was fined a record €413 million in Spain for "abuse of dominant position" under the Digital Market Act (DMA), which became effective in March 2024. The Dutch OTA controls 70% to 90% of the Spanish hotel market. Regulators propose capping commissions at 20% and question Booking.com's practices, like imposing rate parity and limiting competition, which could harm other online travel agencies.

📢 eDreams ODIGEO, a leading global travel subscription platform and one of Europe's largest e-commerce firms, announced the proposal to appoint Laurence Berman as an independent board member, pending shareholder approval at the annual general meeting on September 27, 2024. Berman's experience includes VP at Disneyland Paris and General Manager of Jet Tours, as well as board positions at Veranda Resorts, Valtur, and advisory roles at the University of Chicago and Booz Allen Hamilton.

🏖️ L’Acte sur l’intelligence artificielle de l'Union Européenne est récemment entré en vigueur, témoignant de l'impact de la technologie sur la société. L'intelligence artificielle (IA) s'intègre dans de nombreux secteurs, y compris le tourisme, révolutionnant l'expérience client et la gestion dans l'industrie hôtelière. La question demeure si l'IA transformera radicalement l'industrie du tourisme ou si l'intérêt s'estompera comme pour le métavers. Le groupe hôtelier Pierre & Vacances Center Parcs en France explore ces évolutions.

🍴 Food Traboule, founded in January 2020 inside the historic Tour Rose by Tabata and Ludovic Mey, spans 660 m² and initially featured 12 chefs, 2 bars, 1 coffee shop, 7 rooms, each with a different ambiance, an event space, and 240 seats. Despite a promising start, the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 significantly impacted the business. By the end of 2021, chef departures due to economic and staffing crises led to substantial revenue losses. By December 2023, the Meys took over all counters, and on August 6, 2024, a judicial restructuring process was approved by the Lyon Commercial Court. Food Traboule, while still operational, is now seeking new ownership through a bidding process.

📲 In Théoule-sur-Mer, near Cannes, a 21-year-old hotel employee and her 36-year-old partner were sentenced to 18 months suspended prison for stealing and attempting to resell high-end watches, including brands Rolex, Breitling, and Cartier, valued at around €10,000 each. The theft occurred between August 1 and 11, but they were acquitted of crimes from June 26 to July 31. Three out of five stolen watches were recovered and returned, with investigations revealing an intent to continue thefts via a reselling network, possibly extending to Spain. Thefts in the region have decreased compared to the previous year, with 15 incidents recorded this summer.

🏖 En 2024, la France enregistre 1,2 million de meublés de tourisme selon le ministère de l’Économie. Pour se démarquer dans la location saisonnière, il est conseillé de ne pas se précipiter et d'éviter les erreurs coûteuses. Une étude de faisabilité est cruciale pour vérifier le bien immobilier, disposer d'un prévisionnel financier, s'appuyer sur des données et analyses, présenter un projet convaincant aux investisseurs, minimiser les risques et planifier les démarches. Pour ouvrir un gîte, choisir le bon statut fiscal est essentiel. Les options incluent LMNP et LMP, avec des régimes micro-BIC ou réel pour le LMNP et le régime des sociétés pour le LMP. Des démarches administratives obligatoires comprennent la déclaration en mairie, inscription au GFE pour obtenir un SIRET, souscription d'une assurance, et renseignements sur la taxe de séjour. Il est aussi recommandé de demander un classement en étoiles, de s’associer à des labels, devenir partenaire de l'office de tourisme, suivre des formations et souscrire à une assurance annulation pour les clients. En termes

🔧 Le prêt de main d’œuvre illicite, selon l'article L. 8241-1 du Code du travail, peut conduire à des sanctions allant jusqu'à 2 ans d’emprisonnement et 30 000 € d'amende pour les personnes physiques. Ces peines peuvent s'élever à 5 ans et 75 000 €, voire 10 ans et 100 000 € en cas de circonstances aggravantes. Pour les personnes morales, l'amende peut atteindre 150 000 €, avec des peines complémentaires. Des sanctions civiles et administratives sont également possibles, incluant la nullité des contrats et le remboursement des aides publiques.