Juridique et Administratif

📌 European regulations discourage "card not present" transactions in the hospitality industry to protect both buyers and hoteliers from risks like "PAN manual" fraud. The Payment Services Directive 2 (PSD2) in Europe aims to secure digital payments through Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) which requires at least two verification elements, such as a PIN, phone number, or biometric data. Payment gateways integrated with a Property Management System (PMS) like Wubook's Zak provide secure and compliant transaction processing, eliminating the risks associated with manual card number entry and reducing the chances of chargebacks.

🚨 New French decree 2024-814, issued on July 9, 2024, and published on July 16, 2024, sets fines for employers hiring foreigners without proper work permits. Maximum penalty is 5,000 times the hourly minimum guaranteed rate, up to €20,750 as of July 1, 2024, per worker; repeat offenses may incur up to €62,250. If employers pay owed wages within 30 days, fines reduce to 2,000 times the rate, capped at €8,300. Factors such as financial capacity, intent, negligence, and repatriation costs influence fine amounts. New rules apply retroactively to offenses committed before July 17, 2024.

🏢 Selina Hospitality, targeting "digital nomads," has lost 99.5% of its stock value since its Nasdaq debut two years ago, plummeting from a $1.2 billion valuation to a mere $25 million market cap. Following a bankruptcy filing with the SEC, shares dropped 16.6% last Friday. Additionally, the company failed to pay a $455,000 interest payment on July 15 and defaulted on a $50 million loan from IDB Invest, risking seizure of Latin American assets. The coworking space trend faces uncertainty as closures may increase, reminiscent of 90s "business centers.

🛸 Un jury du district du Delaware a jugé que Booking.com avait enfreint la CFAA en accédant sans autorisation à des données de Ryanair. Le verdict rendu le jeudi déclare Booking.com coupable de fraude. Ryanair a poursuivi en justice des plateformes de réservation pour revente non autorisée de billets. Michael O’Leary, PDG de Ryanair, qualifie le jugement de victoire, critiquant le PDG de Booking.com, Glen Fogel, pour ses gains de 46 millions de dollars en 2023.

🏠 In anticipation of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the tourist tax in Île-de-France will potentially triple starting January 1, 2024, to fund public transportation improvements. Key stakeholders like the Umih and GNC have expressed concerns about the impact on Parisian hotels, fearing increased costs could deter tourists. Hoteliers are advised to strategize and utilize technological solutions like Medialog to mitigate financial repercussions and maintain quality service. Medialog's central platform allows for efficient operations management, including dynamic pricing and reservations across multiple channels.

📈 Paris-Ile-de-France hospitality industry reports unprecedented summer tourist downturn, blaming security measures (Silt perimeter, Games pass, barriers) and political context. Parisian restaurants at Trocadéro face 70% patronage drop due to access restrictions. Hospitality sector demands fair compensation for financial losses from Olympic Games preparations, urgently requesting indemnification details from JO Compensation Commission.

🛂 WESSLING France, a lab dedicated to quality of life improvement, offers services including audits, analyses, and food hygiene training in preparation for Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics. They've developed Hygiène Contrôle 2024, a label for establishments adhering to stringent norms. Mori Venice Bar in Paris' 2nd district remains open in August for the Games, displaying the sticker to attract international clients and ensuring food safety.

📈 Training goals outlined for mastering the new ISO 20121:2024 standard in event management. Key objectives include identifying principles and requirements, defining the scope of the responsible management system (SMR), understanding continual improvement processes, distinguishing success factors, and learning about the certification process.