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💰 Giovanni Giussani of I4T highlighted a successful summer with double-digit growth, focusing on service and product diversification. Niche products like Tutela Legale Arag, introduced for passenger contract disputes, showed market alignment. Insurance solutions for foreign clients and increased I4Business demand signaled a business travel recovery. A network of 16 area managers provides comprehensive support. Services like efficient claims management and specialized legal consultancy, including the new package directive, are highly valued.

🛫 In September 2025, Italy's Privacy Authority halted the use of facial recognition ("FaceBoarding") at Linate and Fiumicino airports. Initiated in Linate between 2019-2020 and expanded to Fiumicino in 2024, the service allowed voluntary registration for quicker boarding. Concerns arose over biometric data control, prompting the temporary halt. SEA, managing the Milan airports, aims to resolve the issue and resume the service while ensuring passenger privacy and compliance with regulations.

📜 The European Commission is considering stricter visa controls for Russian citizens to pressure Russia regarding the Ukraine war. This initiative follows an increase in visa approvals over the past year in Spain, France, and Italy, despite 2022 restrictions. The EU-27 will discuss these new rules, which would add to existing sanctions against Moscow. In response, the Russian government has indicated it will act according to its interests.

📈 Minister Daniela Santanché assured the tourism sector of ongoing support following recent controversies over the new directive on travel packages. Key changes include clearer package definitions, eliminated deposit constraints, and objective criteria for extraordinary circumstances. This aims to reduce bureaucracy and enhance agency operations while safeguarding consumer and business interests. The Ministry of Tourism will continue advocating balanced protection as the EU prepares for trilogue discussions for final directive adoption.