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Winter Games Express: il treno di cioccolato da record!

🍫 Guinness World Record achievement at Palazzo Lombardia: a chocolate sculpture, "Winter Games Express," measuring 55.27 meters and weighing 28 quintals, involved Italian and Maltese pastry masters and students. The project, aligned with Milan Cortina 2026, highlights educational and sustainable efforts. Certified Cacao Trace chocolate was used. Post-exhibition chocolate will be repurposed. Proceeds from chocolate bar sales will support palliative care charities in Bergamo and Malta. Exhibit runs January 29 to February 20 at Bergamo's airport.
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Trolley a pagamento: le ragioni del sì e del no

🛅 In January 2026, the European Parliament voted for cabin luggage to be included in airline ticket prices, addressing hidden fees. This decision aims to simplify fare comparisons but might lead to base fare increases. While some travelers support this for transparency, others who travel light fear losing savings on base fare-only options. This decision affects low-cost and legacy airlines, potentially altering revenue strategies centered on ancillary services.
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Ryanair, il trimestre sconta la multa dell’Antitrust

💸 Ryanair, December, Antitrust penalty, impacted third-quarter profits. Net profit fell 22% to €115 million; with the Antitrust fine, it dropped 80% to €30 million. Traffic increased 6% to 47.5 million passengers; load factor at 92%; revenue grew 9% to €3.21 million. CFO Neil Sorahan noted a slight increase in fares due to limited capacity in Europe. Ryanair anticipates reaching 216 million seats by 2027 with new aircraft.
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Fiere, Aefi e IT-EX firmano una lettera di intenti per lo sviluppo del settore

📅 22 billion euros in revenue, Italian trade fairs rank fourth globally and second in Europe. On February 24, Aefi and IT-EX will officially form a 12-member joint committee to enhance international competitiveness. Maurizio Danese and Raffaello Napoleone represent Aefi and IT-EX, respectively, aiming to unify the Italian exhibition sector and support SMEs' international growth. Giovanni Bozzetti will chair the committee, promoting a strategic collaboration for the Italian fair system.
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Msc, Alpitour & Co: tutti i rumors sul futuro di Ávoris

🛬 Barceló is considering selling its tour operator Ávoris, a topic discussed at the recent Fitur event in Madrid. Potential buyers include Italian companies Alpitour and MSC, though Alpitour is deemed less likely. Barceló is targeting industry players, not investment funds. Other potential acquirers include Tui Group and a consortium possibly involving Hyatt and Certares. No confirmations or denials from involved parties yet.
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Tempesta di neve negli Usa, salgono a 15mila i voli cancellati

❄️ Venti stati degli Stati Uniti hanno dichiarato lo stato d'emergenza a causa del maltempo e del gelo. 29 persone hanno perso la vita e 1 milione di persone sono senza elettricità. Circa 15.000 voli sono stati cancellati, con il Nord-Est particolarmente colpito, inclusi gli aeroporti di Boston e New York. Ieri sono state soppresse 4.000 partenze con oltre 8.000 ritardi. Ulteriori disagi sono previsti oggi.
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Medioriente: stop ai collegamenti, le tratte coinvolte

✈️ January 2026: Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, airlines suspend or alter flights in the Gulf region due to updated guidelines. The USS Abraham Lincoln, with its strike group, arrives in the Middle East to boost U.S. firepower. KLM halts flights to Tel Aviv, Dubai, Dammam, and Riyadh, while Lufthansa, Swiss, and Austrian restrict flights to daylight hours. United Airlines and Air Canada suspend Israeli flights. EU advises avoiding Iranian airspace due to military activity.
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Ivana Jelinic, Enit: “Il turismo al centro dell’agenda”

🗺 Ivana Jelinic, CEO of Enit Spa, highlighted tourism's central role in the government agenda at the International Tourism Forum in Milan. The focus was on decentralizing tourist flows to Italy's lesser-known areas, boosting socio-economic development. The upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina is a key opportunity. Italy recorded over 438 million tourist stays in the first 10 months of 2025, growing 2.3% more than Spain. There's significant international interest, particularly from Asia and China.
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Francia, italiani al quinto posto per pernottamenti con una crescita dell’8%

📅 Italian tourists were the fifth largest foreign clientele for overnight stays in France from May to August 2025, increasing by 8% compared to the same period in 2024. Tourist spending grew by 7% from January to November, placing Italy seventh in revenue. Presented by Sandrine Buffenoir at the Mediatour 2026 in Rome, France is poised for a vibrant 2026 with numerous cultural and sports events, plus 75 new luxury hotels planned for 2025.
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