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🏆 Eventiz announced two major tourism industry events for early 2025 during the IFTM: Net Managers Collection Winter in Méribel from January 15-18 and the Travel d’Or awards on April 3, 2025, at Palais Brongniart. Net Managers, after 8 editions in La Plagne, moves to Hôtel Mont Vallon. The Travel d’Or gala, gathering 500 tourism decision-makers annually, opens registrations, continuing to honor France's favorite travel brands.

♻ France's Ministry of Ecological Transition has been collecting accessibility data on public venues for several months. The aim is to gather and share accessibility information to assist people with disabilities in planning their movements. The platform, Acceslibre, provides a link for establishments to submit their accessibility information: [Acceslibre](https://acceslibre.beta.gouv.fr/). Legal services are available for additional support.

🏅 Published on April 4, 2024, the article invites businesses to participate in the Paris 2024 Olympic & Paralympic Games by publishing job offers. The website hosting the article is www.ghr.fr, but the call to action directs potential employers to http://www.emplois2024.fr/ through an image link. The specific content of the article itself is not provided, but the context suggests a focus on employment opportunities related to the upcoming games.

🏨 B&B Hotels, the second-largest budget hotel chain in Europe, celebrates the launch of its 400th French establishment in Brest, Finistère. Marine Charles, General Manager for Western Europe, highlights the milestone as a testament to the brand's model and the dedication of its team members. Starting from France, B&B Hotels has expanded over 34 years to 820 hotels in 17 countries, including Brazil and the United States. The chain plans to further its growth by opening 200 new hotels in Western Europe.

💻 France Num's 2024 barometer surveyed 10,125 businesses, revealing 79% of TPE and SME leaders view digital technology as crucial. Yet, 22% struggle to implement digital services. Only 15% are aware of the DGE's support mechanisms like France Num. Additionally, 42% see digital as a revenue driver, up from 39% in 2023. Cybersecurity concerns are high, with 49% fearing hacks, though 81% have cybersecurity measures, including 96% with antivirus software. Despite 78% facing no issues in digital service implementation, the majority are unaware of available resources and support.

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📈 A hotel management software is a digital solution to streamline administrative tasks, reservations, and operations, enhancing operational efficiency, customer service, and revenue. RoomRaccoon, founded in 2017 in the Netherlands, serves over 1,500 establishments globally and received accolades at the HotelTechAwards 2024. Lightspeed, used in over 100 countries, integrates POS and payment platforms, and Little Hotelier, based in Sydney with over 9,000 users worldwide, was the second-best hotel management system in the HotelTechAwards 2023. ResNexus, with a GCSC level III certification, serves over 3,200 international clients since its 2004 inception in the U.S. The article emphasizes that hotel management software streamlines numerous daily tasks, improves online booking processes, and offers real-time data analytics, ultimately enhancing customer experience and regulatory compliance.

📌 Adagio's new campaign slogan "Chez nous, comme chez vous" follows its 2023 phrase "J’y ai vécu". The brand focuses on offering a homely and welcoming environment in its aparthotels for both leisure and business travel. Actor Marc from the previous campaign stars in a 20-second TV spot, humorously revealing he's only stayed for one day in what appears to be his home, showcasing Adagio's facilities. The campaign includes 5 digital shorts and 7 static visuals, featuring Marc engaging with social media trends.

🍴 Reims will host "Les Relais du Goût" from September 19 to 22, 2024, featuring a 7-step city-wide tour to showcase its gastronomic and cultural heritage. Coinciding with the European Heritage Days, the event includes a route from Saint-Nicaise hill to Boulingrin district, with chefs, artisans, producers, and winemakers offering tastings, celebrating the art of living and fine dining.

🛏 On September 13, at the Paris Commercial Court, UMIH sued Airbnb for "unfair competition", alleging non-compliance with regulations, diversion of clientele, and unequal tourist tax collection to the detriment of local communities. The lawsuit, filed on November 6, 2018, highlights the hospitality industry's commitment to service, safety, and taxation, contrasting Airbnb's contribution to rental market deregulation and housing crisis exacerbation. Verdict from the trial is pending, potentially marking a decisive turn for France's tourist accommodation market.