Eiffel Tower chief to quit after female staff told to stay hidden during Hindu group visit

Patrick Branco Ruivo, the head of the Eiffel Tower Operating Company, is stepping down due to a controversy surrounding a visit by a Hindu religious group. Women staff were instructed to stay hidden during the visit, which sparked outrage and a strike. This decision goes against France's values of equality and has significant implications for the country's reputation on diversity and inclusion.

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The Eiffel Tower's management decision has sparked outrage and a strike. This controversy may deter visitors and harm France's tourism industry.

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