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🚬 The European Commission issued a smoke-free environment recommendation on September 17, 2024, urging EU member states to expand anti-smoking policies to include main outdoor areas. The GHR (Groupement des Hôtelleries et Restaurations de France) opposes any ban on smoking on outdoor cafe and restaurant terraces, citing the importance of these spaces for conviviality between smokers and non-smokers. The hospitality industry complies with indoor and enclosed terrace smoking bans for health reasons.

💰 Belay Avocats, JLL, Versant Avocats, GALM, Mazars, N9 Notaires, and Artélia involved in corporate and transactional operations. Legal audit by Belay Avocats' Géraldine Eberhardt and Julia Elkael. Social audit by Versant Avocats' Louise Thiebaut and Fanny Perhirin. Tax audit by GALM's Pierre Appremont and Pierre Pérol. Financial audit by Mazars' Baptiste Kalasz, Natacha Dépit, Romain Josserand. Notarial audit by N9 Notaires' Pierre Dailliez. Technical audit by Artélia's Wandrille Boivin and Mustapha Ghalem.

🍴 The 6th edition of the "Marché complice" is set for Sunday, October 20, 2024, from 9 am to 3 pm in Saint-Jean-de-Luz. Organized by Benat Moity from Benat Fromager and the Collège Culinaire de France, the event showcases the rich local culinary heritage. Over 30 quality artisans, mostly members of the Collège Culinaire de France, will celebrate artisanal craftsmanship with diverse products. The event is part of "Octobre Gourmand" in the city.

🏖 During the IFTM Top Resa event, Nicolas François, Director of the Digital, Commercialization, Explore Grand Est Platform at the Regional Tourism Agency Grand-Est, spoke about their new service My Explore. My Explore, part of the Explore Grand Est platform, aims to connect travelers with tourism stakeholders in the Grand Est through collections of exclusive and thematic tourist offers.

🏖️ At IFTM Top Resa, CEO of SWiTCH, Armelle Solelhac, revealed the lack of investments in tourism and sports sectors. She's working towards establishing a dedicated investment fund.

🎸 Kimpton St Honoré Paris, a 5-star hotel, partners with iconic American guitar brand Gibson, founded in 1894 in Nashville, Tennessee. Gibson, with a 130-year legacy, installs a unique private showroom at the hotel. Guests can enjoy an immersive Gibson experience through access to award-winning Gibson TV documentaries in their rooms, celebrating guitar, music, and culture. ????

💰 The exceptional aid established in 2020 to support apprenticeship schemes in France has been discontinued by decree, ceasing the hiring bonus for professional training contracts from May 1. The aid remains for initial training apprentices only.

📑 Over 31 examples provided for schools to better manage online reviews, highlighting the significance of responding to feedback in shaping e-reputation. Responses to positive comments show appreciation and commitment to personalized attention, whereas addressing negative feedback demonstrates a school's commitment to problem resolution. Schools should automate monitoring, train staff in professional and empathetic communication, avoid defensive or generic replies, and recognize the emotions behind comments. Using feedback to identify common issues and improve services is essential, as well as involving teachers, staff, and students to create a collaborative school culture. The article includes various templated responses for positive and negative reviews about teaching quality, infrastructure, pedagogical support, extracurricular activities, school atmosphere, and administrative management.

🍗 Poule et Toque expands its offering for food service professionals with two new products in October: "Rôti cuit de filets de dinde Côté Jardin," the first 100% French cooked turkey roast compliant with Egalim law, and "Rôti de filet de volaille doré," made from 100% fillet from poultry born, raised, and prepared in France. The turkey benefits from a veranda with natural ventilation and 30% more space than the national average.

⚽ Novotel and ALL unveil "La Suite Novotel by ALL.com" at Parc des Princes, home to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) since 1974—offering a unique hotel and football experience right in the stadium. The suite features Novotel's Hypothesis design concept, a 160 cm bed, bathroom, minibar, and TV, marking an unprecedented collaboration to enhance fan experiences.