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Elena Loeb

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Variety Cruises, la nuova programmazione tra Tahiti e la Polinesia Francese

🚢 Variety Cruises unveils its 2026-2027 itineraries for Tahiti and French Polynesia aboard the M/S Panorama II, featuring trips from Papeete to Bora Bora, Taha’a, Moorea, Huahine, and Raiatea. The ship offers 7-night full-board cruises and extended 10-11 night voyages. Accommodations include 25 cabins for 49 passengers, and amenities feature a lounge, two dining areas, and a sun deck. Cabins are air-conditioned with sea views, wood finishes, and private marble bathrooms.
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Destination wedding Santanché: “In Italia è asset strategico”

📅 Italia, 2023: Destination wedding sector up 9.8% year-on-year, entering structural growth post-pandemic. In Rome, the Osservatorio Destination Wedding in Italy report reveals a projected 1.1 billion euros in revenue by 2025, a 19.6% increase. Foreign couples drive 17,000 events, 3 million overnight stays. U.S. leads with 21.7%, followed by UK and Germany. Growth in Australia, Canada, Brazil, UAE, India, China. Minister Daniela Santanchè emphasizes wedding's strategic role in tourism, fostering year-round travel.
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Spirit pronta a mettere all’asta 20 Airbus per riequilibrare i conti

✈️ Spirit Airlines, currently under Chapter 11, plans to auction 20 aircraft, including 13 A320s and 7 A321s, to stabilize finances. The auction, pending bankruptcy court approval, is set for April 20. The fleet will reduce to 94 Airbus planes. The minimum auction price agreed with CSDS Asset Management is $533.5 million. CFO Fred Cromer notes this move will significantly cut debt, lease obligations, and yield substantial annual operational savings.
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Alle regioni colpite da Harry 5 milioni: campagna di comunicazione all’Itb

💸 Minister Daniela Santanchè announced the approval of DL Ciclone Harry in the Council of Ministers, allocating €5 million to support tourism in Sicily, Calabria, and Sardinia. Efforts include an international communication campaign to prevent image damage. Strategic actions will be presented at ITB Berlin, targeting Germany, a key market. The plan aims to support tourism through collaboration with local institutions and industry associations.
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Mediterraneo da costruire La meta vista dai buyer

🌏 Buyers from around the world highlight the disconnect between Mediterranean destinations, noting a lack of cohesion. Maria Khury of Alta Travel cites significant differences between countries. Travelers prefer iconic destinations like London, Paris, and Milan, with emerging interest in Greece, Turkey, Malta, and Spain alongside Italy. Daniele Rutigliano of McArthurGlen Group and Sanjay Chinai of The Curateur underscore the role of Instagrammable experiences. Sardinia is perceived separately from Italy itself.
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Abusivismo e trasporto non di linea, le richieste di Assoviaggi

🛡 Assoviaggi Confesercenti addressed the IX Commissione Trasporti della Camera, focusing on regulating non-line transportation to match tourist flows. They emphasized the need for modern regulations to ensure legal compliance without hindering access to restricted traffic zones. The organization stressed that travel agencies, as per the Codice del Turismo, can directly transport people, a right supported by the Corte di Cassazione. They called for a legal framework that ensures service certainty and meets growing demand.
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Fiavet pronta ad eleggere il nuovo presidente: assemblea il 1 aprile

📅 1 April, Fiavet-Confcommercio will hold an election assembly to choose Giuseppe Ciminnisi's successor. Candidate lists are due by 12 March. Ciminnisi's tenure strengthened the Federation with achievements like renewing the Ccnl, advocating for travel agents and tourism, and engaging with Ryanair and consumer groups. The renewal comes amid industry transformation, reinforcing Fiavet's institutional role.
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Color Holiday sbarca nel Salento con un family village

🏨 Gianluca Scialfa, of Color Holiday, expands in 2023 to Minervino di Lecce, Salento, with Color Dolmen Family Village. The acquisition of the former Dolmen Sport Resort adds a significant 190-unit property on 11 hectares. Opening in spring, it features "Premium All Inclusive" amenities, including pools, sports facilities, and a restaurant. Scialfa's goal is to create a European hub for family tourism, merging Romagna's dynamic hospitality with Salento's authentic charm.
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Leonardo Hotels, occhi puntati sul Sud Italia

🏨 Leonardo Hotels operates 123 locations across Europe. Post-Covid, they've opened three hotels in Italy: Leonardo Hotel Lago di Garda in Lazise, Leonardo Boutique Hotel Rome Monti, and NYX Hotel Rome. The full launch of NYX Hotel Rome is planned for spring, featuring 324 rooms, a €30 million investment, a new pool, spa, and restaurant. Emphasis is on quality growth and sustainability, with all Italian branches to be Green Key certified by 2025. Key areas of focus include Southern Europe, Sicily, Naples, Amalfi Coast, Puglia, and Sardinia.
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Airbnb introduce in Italia la formula flessibile ‘Prenota subito, paga dopo’

💸 Airbnb introduces 'Book Now, Pay Later' in Italy, allowing travelers to reserve accommodations without upfront payments. Initially launched in the U.S., this option is available for listings with Moderate or Flexible cancellation terms. Travelers must pay the full amount before the free cancellation period ends. This complements Airbnb's existing flexible payment options, including 'Pay a part now and a part later' and installment payments with Klarna.
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