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📖 Caffè Borbone launched a Special Edition of Il Caffè del Birbantello in 2022, integrating it into primary schools' civic education in Italy. It involved five institutions, including Istituto Ozanam in Naples and Istituto Comprensivo Ardigò in Padua. Starting in September, students created educational drawings under teachers' guidance, celebrating their roles as heroes. Selected artworks will adorn coffee packaging. The initiative supports schools and showcases children's creativity, with products available until stocks last.

🍷 Pierre Joseph Pelletier and Joseph Caventou isolated quinine from South American bark in 1820, transforming it into a famed pharmaceutical. Jean-Jacob Schweppe's company patented “Indian Tonic Water” in 1858. British colonial officers popularized gin and tonic. The British Admiralty used fresh lemons to combat scurvy during the Napoleonic Wars. In 1834, Schweppes introduced Aerated Lemonade. Johann Siegert crafted Amargo Aromatico bitters in Venezuela, while Antoine Peychaud created the Sazerac cocktail in New Orleans.

🍴 Daniela Santanchè, Italy's Tourism Minister, celebrated UNESCO's recognition of Italian cuisine as an Intangible Cultural Heritage today. In 2024, the gastronomic sector generated over €40 billion, up 12% from 2023. By early 2025, tourism spending in this segment reached €9 billion. With the new recognition, tourism could grow by 8% in two years, adding 18 million overnight stays. Enit’s ‘Italia Gourmet Bus’ ends this week in Rome to promote Italian gastronomy.

🏆 American Airlines plans to increase flight frequencies and use larger aircraft among 16 host cities in the US, Canada, and Mexico for the FIFA World Cup 2026. This summer, 27,000 extra seats will be added across 12 routes. Direct flights between Atlanta and Kansas City will be available for the quarterfinals. Ticket redemption opportunities with the AAdvantage loyalty program are increased, and exclusive benefits will be offered to members. Flights are available for purchase online or via the app.

🛩 In 2026, the airline industry is expected to generate $41 billion in profits and $1,053 billion in revenue, supporting 87 million jobs globally. Despite these figures, Willie Walsh of IATA highlights the industry's narrow margins, with airlines earning just $7.90 per average passenger. Passenger numbers could hit 5.2 billion, and aircraft occupancy rates may exceed 83%, boosting ticket revenue by 4.8% to $751 billion. Ancillary revenue is projected to rise by 5.5% to $145 billion.

🛫 Ryanair, led by Michael O’Leary, will drastically reduce operations in Belgium for the winter season, cutting 1 million seats (-22%), withdrawing 5 aircraft, and canceling 20 routes from Brussels (13 from Charleroi and 7 from Zaventem). This decision follows Belgium's airline tax doubling to €10 per passenger by 2027 and Charleroi's proposed €3 passenger tax starting next year. These increases add to the 150% rise implemented in July.