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🏨 Claudio Meli, a native of Florence, was named Virtuoso's "Hotelier of the Year" in 2025 at the Virtuoso Travel Week. Previously, the award went to Simone Giorgi in 2024 and Valentina De Santis in 2022. Meli leads The Place, a boutique 20-room property, emphasizing personal touches and authentic Florentine experiences. In collaboration with the Babini family, they launched "The Place of Wonders," financing 30 scholarships to support artisans through guest donations.

✈️ Norse Atlantic achieved a 97% load factor and a 36% passenger growth in Q2 2025. Passenger revenue rose by 27%, with an EBIT of $4 million. CEO Bjørn Tore Larsen noted a slight decrease in average passenger revenue due to fare adjustments. The airline operated 11 aircraft, with one in long-term ACMI with Indigo, and plans to transfer five more aircraft. By early 2026, Norse's scheduled network fleet will include six aircraft.

🌎 Lanciato dal Ministero degli Affari Esteri, il progetto Italea, parte del Pnrr e finanziato da NextGenerationEU (2022-2025), mira a promuovere il turismo delle radici in Italia. Più di 800 borghi partecipano con eventi culturali. Presentazioni a Toronto, Buenos Aires, Melbourne e New York hanno rafforzato i legami con le comunità italiane all'estero. Grazie alla Italea Card, i viaggiatori ottengono accesso a itinerari, eventi e agevolazioni in vari servizi. Giovanni Maria De Vita è il responsabile del progetto.

🏃 Usain Bolt, an iconic Jamaican athlete, stars in a new ad campaign by the Jamaica Tourist Board. The video focuses on Bolt's childhood memories, showcasing Jamaica's energy, resilience, and culture to attract tourists. Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, highlights Bolt as a symbol of Jamaican excellence. The campaign spans digital storytelling, social media, and global events, promoting Jamaica as a vibrant destination.