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Laura Alese - Federturismo Confindustria

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Euromonitor: per il 2025 si prevede una spesa turistica di 5,5 trilioni di dollari

🏖 By 2025, travel spending is forecasted to hit a record $5.5 trillion globally, with the industry generating an additional $1.1 trillion in value. Key market drivers include the USA, Europe, Asia, and the growing Middle East, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, with notable growth in Hong Kong and India. Travelers are shifting towards sustainable rail services and immersive local experiences, with a focus on quality. Emerging trends include AI for personalized trips, positive community impact, and a 31% of young travelers intending to book through physical agencies for the experience. Moreover, 67% are willing to pay more for relaxation, and 51% are prepared to spend 30% extra on sustainable options.
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Skyscanner: Isole Canarie, Sharm El Sheikh e Giappone le destinazioni preferite per le vacanze pasquali e i ponti primaverili

📆 During Easter, Italians have 16 days of vacation but only 7 days of leave. Skyscanner's report reveals an 85% intent among Italians to travel more in 2023 compared to 2024. Popular destinations vary by departure airport: both Milan and Rome favor Tenerife, while Milan passengers also choose Palermo and Catania, and Rome passengers opt for Paris and Dubai. Tokyo is a top choice for both, matching the growing travel trend of Horti-culture, with 50% of Italians wishing to witness the cherry blossom season in 2025.
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Phocuswright: nonostante le incertezze i viaggi rimangono una priorità

🏖️ Phocuswright reports travel market growth into 2024, with a 9% increase in spending from 2023 to 2024. Tourism growth surpasses global GDP growth but at slower rates. Travel product prices contribute to spending increases. Online vacation planning and booking lead in Europe at 66%, followed by North America and Asia-Pacific at 63%. Facebook and Instagram are top booking websites, with YouTube and Reddit gaining among younger customers. Total booking figures are expected to hit $2 trillion by 2026.
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Future Market Insights/Ismea/Nomisma: l’enoturismo cresce in tutta Europa

🍷 Global wine tourism is projected to grow by 13.2% CAGR over the next decade, reaching $332.52 million by 2034. Online communication remains the preferred channel for enotourists worldwide, with direct bookings via winery websites accounting for 38.7% of revenue. Moldova and Croatia are emerging wine tourism destinations. According to Ismea Report 2024, 40% of wine lovers seek relaxing activities, 30% prefer active experiences, and sustainability is a key decision driver with 66% choosing companies using renewable energy. Nomisma data indicates 71% of Italian wineries offer year-round tourism, with thematic tastings and vineyard lunches gaining popularity.
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ASTOI CONFINDUSTRIA VIAGGI ALLA BMT 2025: IL VILLAGGIO ASTOI TORNA A NAPOLI PER CONSOLIDARE IL RAPPORTO CON IL TRADE E VALORIZZARE IL MERCATO DEL CENTRO SUD ITALIA

🏕️ ASTOI Confindustria Viaggi will participate in the BMT (Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo) from March 13-15, 2025, in Naples at Mostra D’Oltremare with a Villaggio ASTOI format. The event features Tour Operators like Alidays, Alpitour, Costa Crociere, and others. ASTOI partnered with Progecta Srl to offer travel agents an attendance package including Frecciarossa train travel, transfers, fair entry, meals, and accommodation options for March 13 or 14. A 5/7% increase in travel bookings is expected for 2025, with the summer season being pivotal. BMT is seen as a strategic event for industry networking and reinforcing organized tourism.
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PARCHI DIVERTIMENTO: L’AUTORITÀ ANTICORRUZIONE SEMPLIFICA L’ACQUISTO DI SERVIZI PER GITE E CAMPUS PER RAGAZZI DI IMPORTO NON SIGNIFICATIVO

🎭 In Rome, on March 6, 2025, ANAC confirmed simplified rules for micro-procurement allowing purchases up to €5,000 without MEPA, valid until June 30, 2025. This affects 250 amusement and theme parks, which host approximately 600,000 youths annually for educational trips and summer camps, as well as cinemas, theaters, museums, and schools. The previous platform requirement since 2023 complicated purchasing for small acquisitions. The parks' sector, with a yearly business value of €15 million, benefits from reduced bureaucratic burden. Contacts: Tiziana Pini (392 8084857), Carlo Menegazzi (338 8525200), Press Office (02 43981646).
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FS ITALIANE: NOMINATI I NUOVI CDA DI RFI, TRENITALIA, ANAS, ITALFERR, BUSITALIA, FS SISTEMI URBANI, FERSERVIZI E FS INTERNATIONAL

🏢 In Rome, on March 6, 2025, assemblies for RFI, Trenitalia, Anas, Italferr, Busitalia, FS Sistemi Urbani, Ferservizi, and FS International, subsidiaries of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane, appointed new leadership. Paola Firmi became RFI's President, Aldo Isi CEO; Gianpiero Strisciuglio became Trenitalia's CEO; Anas, Italferr, Busitalia, and FS Sistemi Urbani's boards were named for 2025-2027. Stefano Cervone was appointed as Ferservizi's CEO; Luigi Corradi became FS International's Sole Administrator for 2025-2027. All terms end with the approval of the 2025 financial statements.
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La Presidente Lalli all’inaugurazione della BTM al convegno “Innovazioni, big data, startup e servizi business dedicati: un nuovo modo di fare turismo per migliorare l’offerta e per sostenere le imprese”

🏖 On February 26th in Bari, during the 11th edition of the BTM, key figures like Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè, Puglia's Tourism Councilor Gianfranco Lopane, and others discussed "Innovations, big data, startups and dedicated business services: a new way to do tourism." Focus was on sustainability, new technologies, AI, and green tourism. The Minister highlighted AI for studying flows and efficiency, and recalled three calls to finance tourism startups under project Argo. Lalli emphasized the increasing role of technology and AI in travel, with AI poised to reshape customer experiences and offer personalized services, while automating significant operations.
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Nuova soglia Tax Free Shopping, aumenta l’attrattività: +44% di transazioni e +5% di spesa, col traino di svizzeri, latinoamericani e turchi. Crescono gli acquisti in località secondarie

🏧 Following the reduction of the minimum spending threshold for Tax Free Shopping from €154.95 to €70.01 by the Italian Ministry of Tourism and Minister Santanchè, Tax Free transactions surged by +44% from February 2024 to January 2025. Spending volumes increased by +5% and over 500,000 new shoppers, mainly from the USA (18%), Latin America (12%), Switzerland (9%), and Turkey (7%), were attracted. The lower threshold led to a spending contribution from major cities (Milan, Rome, Florence, Venice) falling to 52%, down 25 percentage points, while spending in less frequented destinations rose from 11% to 27%. Notable increases were seen in locations such as Catania (+73%), Como (+69%), and Amalfi (+65%). Transactions for local retail and small crafts surged by +56%, and spending volumes by +12%, with the leather goods and bags sector seeing +56% in transactions and +17% in spending.
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IL TAR CAMPANIA ACCOGLIE RICORSO CONFINDUSTRIA NAUTICA E IMPRESE CHARTER

🚢 The TAR Campania's ruling (n. 1354/2025) favored a group of charter companies and Confindustria Nautica, represented by lawyers Enrico Soprano and Federica Esposito, against the Consortium managing the Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area, overturning onerous conditions in the supplemental regulations. The contested measures included authorization penalties, secretarial fees, and mandatory AIS system installation. This case highlights the significant role of the Campania region, as Naples and Salerno provinces form the leading national charter employment hub. Confindustria Nautica, with its 9 sector assemblies, continues to seek reforms in recreational boating regulations.
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