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Elena Loeb

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Lufthansa e Air India firmano un nuovo memorandum of understanding

✈️ Gruppo Lufthansa and Air India have signed a memorandum of understanding for a future Joint Business Agreement. Currently, they offer codeshare flights on 146 routes across 22 countries, covering 15 Indian and 27 European destinations. The collaboration aims to expand customer travel experiences, strengthening aviation access between the EU and India. Carsten Spohr, CEO of Lufthansa Group, highlights their commitment to enhancing market presence with high growth rates globally.
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Social e turismo, aumentano le startup fondate sui contenuti digitali

📹 YouTubers, TikTokers, and influencers are reshaping Italian tourism, as reported by a study from InfoCamere and the University of Padova. In 10 years, over 25,000 Italian digital content businesses emerged, with tourism-related companies growing by 155%. Milan leads as a digital hub with 3,800+ firms, comprising 15% of the total. New hubs also emerge in Puglia, Sicily, and Campania, driven by audiovisual, digital marketing, and platform management sectors.
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Sicilia sempre più meta degli ‘explorers’ internazionali

🌍 Sicilia's appeal with international tourists has surged, with a 12.5% increase from both EU and non-EU markets, now making up 36% of its tourism. In 2025, Germany alone sent 2 million travelers. "Explorers," representing 60% of the leisure market, spend 18% more. Sicilia's diverse coastal and inland offerings, including slow itineraries and niche tourism, boost its competitiveness. Elvira Amata, the regional tourism minister, emphasizes the economic value of quality experiences.
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African Explorer: la scelta dei vettori al centro della programmazione

✈️ African Explorer plans for summer 2026 feature four airlines: Lufthansa Group, Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Turkish Airlines. Covering five destinations—Namibia, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, and Madagascar—Qatar Airways services South Africa and Tanzania, Lufthansa Group supports Namibia, Emirates operates flights to Kenya, and Turkish Airlines handles Madagascar. Alessandro Simonetti emphasizes the importance of airline reliability and excellence in travel planning.
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Rendere detraibili le spese per le vacanze: la proposta di Domenico Pellegrino

🏖 Aidit Federturismo Confindustria President Domenico Pellegrino proposes making vacations tax-deductible in Italy, akin to physiotherapy and veterinary care. Aimed at benefiting 3 million taxpayers, this 18-month trial could cost €459 million, offering €800 per person, and generate €100 million in additional VAT and corporate taxes, offsetting nearly half the costs. Reduced healthcare and medication expenses could save €841 million socially. Awaiting governmental discussion, this approach is hailed as a cultural revolution.
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Ncl: ordine per altre tre navi a Fincantieri

🛳 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings will expand its fleet with three new ships from Italian company Fincantieri between 2036 and 2037. This growth includes Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania Cruises, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises. The group now has 17 ships on order: 8 for Norwegian Cruise Line until 2037, 5 for Oceania Cruises until 2037, and 4 for Regent Seven Seas Cruises until 2036. CEO John W. Chidsey emphasizes a disciplined growth approach.
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Msc: due giorni di recruiting in Sicilia

🛢 Agrigento and Palermo will host MSC Crociere's recruitment days on March 4 and March 6, 2023. These events, in collaboration with Leader School, aim to hire talent for shipboard roles, including cooks, pastry chefs, pizza makers, and more. Applicants must apply online and have proficiency in English and other languages. The Agrigento event will be at Via Acrone, 51, and Palermo's at Via E. Amari, 11.
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Moldova: crescita record in Europa anche grazie all’enogastronomia

🍷 Moldova, November 2025: Through the 1,500 km Cross-Border Gastronomical Route, covering 25 stops from Calhul to Ocnița, Moldova highlights its ethnic diversity. Nearly 481,000 visitors from January to September 2025 spent approximately €210 million, marking a 62% growth since 2019. Mtvarisa Luchian, head of marketing at the National Tourism Office, aims to extend international visits beyond Chișinău to at least five days.
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200mila evasori totali nel 2025: numeri reali o narrazione semplificata? Una riflessione per gli operatori del turismo

💸 Oltre 200mila "evasori totali" scoperti nel 2025 secondo l'Agenzia delle Entrate e Il Sole 24 Ore, con il 43% sconosciuti al fisco e il 57% non dichiaranti. La CGIA di Mestre rileva debiti fiscali per 22,8 milioni di contribuenti, di cui solo 12,7% con partita IVA. Tra il 2000 e il 2024, crediti non riscossi ammontano a 1.274 miliardi di euro, ma solo 100 miliardi sono recuperabili. Il 76% delle cartelle ha importi sotto 1.000 euro.
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Kel 12 spinge sull’outdoor con la nuova Linea Active, parte il roadshow

🌍 Kel 12 launches a roadshow starting March 3, 2023, across Italy for its Linea Active program, focusing on outdoor travel by foot or bike. Spearheaded by Giuseppe Gaimari, it offers 80 varied trips, categorized by difficulty, emphasizing experience over luxury. The initiative includes 9 events with Europ Assistance and involves 200 travel agencies. Popular destinations include Val d’Orcia, Vietnam, and iconic locations like Everest and the Andes, aiming to enhance connections with nature and local communities post-pandemic.
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