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📅 The 5th edition of the Grand Live du Voyage d'Affaires, organized by CDS in partnership with IFTM, is set for January 16, 2025. It is an anniversary event celebrating its establishment as a key live event for the Business Travel sector, fostering exchange and sharing among industry decision-makers, experts, and players. The event will address market evolution and offer high-value content for professionals. Topics will include buyer expectations, business hotel barometer, consolidation, TMCs, train competition, RSE, business travel payment costs, and consultant perspectives for 2025.

🎄 Hôtel de Crillon hosts its Christmas Market for the third consecutive year on December 7-8, 2024. Open to the public in its historic Salons, the event showcases a curated selection of brands reflecting French Art de Vivre. Visitors can explore wellness, fashion, accessories, and children’s sections, with elegant, high-quality French-crafted items ideal for Christmas gifts. Chef Pâtissier Matthieu Carlin presents his Christmas collection, featuring exquisite and delicious creations.

💰 On a key Monday, the CFTC validated the signing of three national interprofessional agreements concerning Unemployment Insurance, senior employment, and social dialogue. This occurred almost exactly one year after the CFTC signed the last unemployment insurance agreement, now endorsing not just one but three ANIs. Amidst a one-month express negotiation, to prevent the government from potentially tightening unemployment regulations, the CFTC secured a significant achievement for senior employment: the option for progressive retirement starting at 60 instead of 62. Additionally, employers must provide a written and motivated justification in case of refusal.

🏡 Airbnb, operating in over 29,000 French cities, launches a data portal for towns to access reliable information aiding in tourism and housing challenges. The portal provides aggregated data on host activity and local trends, including the number of overnight stays, economic impact, and types of accommodations. The initiative follows feedback from collaborating local officials and will see regular updates.