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🛡 GHR announced on 24/05/24 the requirement to implement a control system for tertiary buildings by 01/01/25 for those with heating and cooling systems ≥250 kW, and by 01/01/27 for systems ≥70 kW, aiming for better energy and water management. They seek feedback to negotiate simpler, more cost-effective solutions for smaller facilities.

💸 Booking.com updates its General Terms and Conditions (CGP), effective December 2, 2024, removing parity rate clauses and introducing new clauses 2.5.1 and 2.1.6, affecting incentives and equitable access to lodging types and rates. If users continue with Booking post-December 2, they accept the new CGP; otherwise, they can terminate their contract within 15 calendar days. Amidst these changes, Booking plans to lay off 700-1600 employees (4-8% of its workforce) to save $200-400 million annually, reallocating funds to customer acquisition and advertising in Europe. Booking confirmed compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) to the European Commission on November 13, 2024, after being designated an "access controller" on May 13, 2024.

📊 The new "Panorama Statistique Emploi Formation" of the RCLS Branch, a comprehensive resource containing key data on the sector, is now available. It includes information on companies, employees, employment dynamics, and professional training trends and devices. Grégory HULIN, Director of Employment, Training & Working Conditions, encourages reading and sharing for enhancing understanding and valorization of the branch.

🏠 French Law No. 2024-1039 published on November 20 aims to regulate local tourism furnished rentals, with contributions from GHR and Deputy Annaïg Le Meur's proposal on April 28, 2023. Classified furnished rentals now have a 50% tax deduction on annual rental income up to €77,700, non-classified at 30% up to €15,000, effective from January 1, 2025. By 2025, rentals must have a minimum 'F' energy rating, 'E' by 2028, and between 'A' and 'D' by 2034. New rules require rental declaration with registration by May 20, 2026, and grant mayors power to set rental duration limits and quotas. Penalties include fines up to €10,000 for non-registration and €20,000 for false statements.