Barbara Ongaro - Federturismo Confindustria

🏡 Italian Minister of Tourism Daniela Santanchè inaugurated the "Campus Enrico Mattei" in Hurghada, Egypt, on October 24, within the framework of the Mattei Plan for Africa initiated by the Italian government and in collaboration with various Italian and Egyptian public and private entities. The project aims to enhance the local and international tourism sector by training highly skilled professionals, with 100 students enrolled for over 600 hours of theoretical/practical training. The initiative focuses on managerial skills, operational excellence, innovation, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, with specializations in Food & Beverage and guest experience management. The school symbolizes Italy's commitment to exporting successful training models and fostering sustainable development and international cooperation.

🏠 In Italy, 43,757 historical homes have been cataloged, with 44% being palaces, nearly 30% villas, and 11% castles. A notable 82% of these are family-owned, and 68% are partially or fully inhabited. Commercial use accounts for 44%, including 50% as accommodations and 4% as restaurants or retail. Events take up 17%, with private celebrations making up 58%, corporate events 33%, and school activities 15%. One in four events relates to cinema, and 10% of the homes are tied to agri-food sectors, with 34% of wineries linked to a historic dwelling.