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As Michelin \u00c9ditions explained, \u201cWe are convinced of the need to present content promoting responsible tourism, which includes animal welfare. Therefore, activities that can cause mistreatment\u2026have been removed from our guides.\u201d This shift builds on Michelin\u2019s earlier removal of captive dolphin exhibits and comes as public opposition to bullfighting continues to grow. Michelin is taking meaningful steps for animals, but countless others continue to suffer in the name of entertainment. Please urge StubHub <a href=\"https:\/\/support.peta.org\/page\/89756\/action\/1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> to end its support of the bullfighting industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<input class=\"fooboxshare_post_id\" type=\"hidden\" value=\"1185849\"\/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the Michelin Green Guide marks its 100th anniversary, Michelin confirmed\u2014following meetings with PETA France about animal use tourism and with PETA about leather cruelty\u2014that it will no longer recommend activities such as elephant and camel rides, warn readers that bullfighting is abusive and declining, and stop selling leather. 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