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Laura Alese - Federturismo Confindustria

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CONFINDUSTRIA NAUTICA: UFFICIALE DI 2A CLASSE, VARATO IL DECRETO ATTUATIVO

🛥 On March 14, 2025, Patrizia Scarchilli from the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport signed decree n. 40, establishing the professional title of 2nd class pleasure navigation Officer with its theoretical and practical exam program. Confindustria Nautica, represented by Saverio Cecchi, welcomed the decree, which addresses a 20-year gap since the suspension of the previous pleasure craft certification and aligns with the 2005 decree reform by Minister Salvini. The decree mandates nautical schools to conduct the courses, requiring candidates to pass three exam parts: charting exercises, an interview, and a sea trial on vessels over 15 meters. Candidates failing any part can retake it once within 12 months. Exams are held at least semiannually at maritime offices and published on their websites. Certain professionals and those with specific certifications are exempt from parts of the exam. The initiative aims to meet the demand for approximately 2,000 nautical sector workers.
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CONFINDUSTRIA NAUTICA: PUBBLICATI I DATI 2025 DI “LA NAUTICA IN CIFRE MONITOR”, IL RAPPORTO STATISTICO DI METÀ ANNO SUI TREND DI MERCATO

🚢 The "La Nautica in Cifre Monitor – Trend di mercato 2024/2025" report by Confindustria Nautica highlights Italian nautical sector trends. Despite excellent results until 2023, the nautical industry faced complexities in 2024, leading to growth normalization. Yet, prospects remain positive, especially with 572 superyachts (over 24 meters) under construction out of a global total of 1,138. December 2024 saw a portfolio order increase or stability for 34% of superyacht companies compared to December 2023. For units up to 24 meters, 22% predict a 2025 revenue increase; 45% expect stability, and 33% foresee decline. Accessory and motor sector projections for 2025 are positive for 16%, stable for 63%, and negative for 21%. Charter sector entrepreneurs are split, with 50% expecting positive growth and 43% stability, while 7% project a minor downturn. Turistic ports anticipate growth in all main revenue components for 2025, with increases from +1.5% for berth sales to +3.2% for transient moorings. Italian nautical production reached a historic high with €4.5 billion in exports as of September 2024. Italy remains the top global exporter of pleasure units and is featured alongside traditional industry pillars in the "Libro Verde made in Italy 203
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BUSITALIA (GRUPPO FS): 44 MILIONI DI EURO DI INVESTIMENTI PER 111 NUOVI AUTOBUS

🚗 Busitalia (Gruppo FS) will deliver 111 new buses by 2025 with an investment of €44 million. The announcement was made at the BMT - Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo in Naples, by CEO Serafino Lo Piano. The buses feature ergonomic seats, USB/USB-C and 230V sockets, Wi-Fi, and accessibility for disabled persons, with 360° cameras and digital mirrors on some models. New strategic connections will enhance sustainable mobility, including Airlink services from Verona Porta Nuova and Brescia to Orio al Serio Airport starting April 14, and improved navigation on Lago Trasimeno with increased daily links beginning March 30, 2025.
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Capitale Italiana della Cultura, Santanchè: “titolo importante anche per il turismo”

🎭 Pordenone elected as the Italian Capital of Culture for 2027, marking a milestone that highlights its cultural richness and represents a significant opportunity for tourism. Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè believes the recognition will attract global visitors, stimulate local economic development, and promote a positive image of Italy. For more info, visit www.ministeroturismo.gov.it.
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Aci Europe: a gennaio il traffico passeggeri negli aeroporti europei cresce di quasi il 7% rispetto all’anno scorso

🛫 European passenger air traffic increased by 6.9% in January compared to the previous year, reflecting a demand resilience. Non-EU+ airports surpassed January's figures with a growth of 11.4%, while EU+ airports saw a 6% increase. International traffic grew by 8.3%, with domestic up by only 2.7%, still -12.5% below pre-pandemic levels. Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Poland, Denmark, and Greece all experienced double-digit growth. Germany, Ireland, Sweden, and Slovenia lagged due to economic weakness, internal market challenges, and aviation taxes. Israel led non-EU+ countries with a 77.7% increase, while Ukraine's airports remain closed due to war. Istanbul Airport topped with 6.4 million passengers, a 7.1% increase over January last year. Heathrow and Paris-CDG followed with 6.3 million (+5.3%) and 5.3 million (+10.5%), respectively. Madrid and Amsterdam rounded out the top five. Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen and Rome Fiumicino recorded the highest growth rates of 16.2% and 11.3%, respectively.
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Global Hotel Investment Outlook di Jll: nel 2025 crescono gli investimenti nel settore alberghiero

🏨 JLL's Global Hotel Investment Outlook projects a 15%-25% increase in global hotel investments by 2025 compared to 2024. Despite complex macroeconomic conditions, the hotel sector shows resilience with global demand reaching 4.8 billion overnight stays in November 2024, 102 million more than in 2023, and a 4% RevPar growth. While Asia-Pacific is 10% behind 2019 levels, Americas, Europe, and Middle East have fully recovered with RevPar growth between 17%-26%. In 2024, global hotel investment volumes hit $57.4 billion, a 7% rise from the previous year but below historic levels due to fewer portfolio transactions and smaller deal sizes. Italy saw €1.7 billion (around €2 billion including property conversions) invested in 2024, with luxury hotel conversions in markets like Rome being key transactions since 2019. The 2025 outlook anticipates a significant investment increase, driven by debt restructuring, investment plans for competitive upgrades, and exit timelines for recent private equity deals. Luxury and service sectors remain most attractive to investors, with increased foreign investment expected, particularly from the Middle East and American private investors targeting Europe and select U.S. cities.
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Uvet: a febbraio trend positivo del business travel in Italia a quota 103

💸 Uvet reported a positive trend for February's Business Travel Trend (BTT) Travel Value at 103, a 6-point increase from February 2024. The BTT Transactions rose by 5 points year-over-year. Average spending remained stable at 127. Flight BTT Travel Value reached 90 in February 2025, up from 84 in February 2024, with national flights increasing by 13 points year-over-year. Rail and Hotel BTT Travel Value both grew by 8 points. Car Rental BTT Transactions and Travel Value were stable, with average spending up by 3 points. Analysis over five years highlights the pandemic impact, with transaction indices at 31 and 33 in '20 and '21, but recovering to 62 and 73 in '22 and '23, respectively. Average prices peaked in '22 (index 127). The 2023 and 2024 data show signs of easing inflation. The indices are based on a consistent sample from a mix of large, medium, and small companies using Uvet GBT services from 2019-2024, covering air and rail transport, hotel stays, and car rentals, excluding variables like new client acquisition. The BTT reflects overall Business Travel trends, not just Uvet GBT performance.
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Banca d’Italia: nel 2024 la bilancia turistica ha raggiunto il 2019

🏖 In 2024, Italy's tourist balance recorded a surplus of €21.0 billion, a 5% increase in foreign tourist revenue and a 6% rise in Italian spending abroad. Foreign spending in Italy grew equally from EU and non-EU residents (5%), while Italians spent 8% more in the EU. Vacation travel constituted 63% of total income and 47% of Italian expenditure, with work travel at 27%. Accommodations in hotels, B&Bs, and similar establishments accounted for 43% of Italians' stays abroad and 41% for foreigners in Italy. Rental homes represented about 25% of overnight stays for both groups. 🏖️
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Movimento Turismo del Vino/Ceseo Lumsa: l’enoturismo gode di buona salute anche se è minacciato dai rincari

🍷 Wine tourism in Italy grew by 24% in revenue in 2024, despite 81% of the 237 wineries surveyed by the Movimento Turismo del Vino and the Lumsa University's Ceseo reporting cost increases. Margins are significantly impacted, with 29% experiencing 5-10% hikes, 16% 10-25%, and 8% over 25%. Most are small businesses (64% micro, 31% small), with only 9% exceeding €2 million in annual turnover. Wine Hospitality expertise is present in 38% of wineries, though 66% of producers personally welcome visitors, and 90% offer local products. Environmental appeal is strong, with 43% certified organic and 38% following sustainable agriculture standards.
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