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Dopo Crans-Montana la Svizzera cancella gli eventi promozionali

🗺 Presence Suisse cancels events during the upcoming winter games, including a Swiss gastronomy event, a concert in Milan, and an Alps-themed gala due to the fallout from the Crans-Montana tragedy. Alexandre Edelmann from Presence Suisse cites media coverage and political dimensions as reasons. The incident, occurring on New Year's, causes significant reputational damage to Switzerland, particularly in Italy, where media scrutiny on the investigation is intense. The tragedy involves lost young lives and families demanding justice.
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Negozi di vicinato e agenzie di viaggi: la sfida della prossimità nell’era dell’online

🏢 Over 200 Italian municipalities lack retail stores, signaling a structural crisis in local commerce. Despite e-commerce growth, a Nomisma study shows 80% of Italians value neighborhood shops for their community role. Traditional travel agencies, facing competition from OTAs, have seen a client resurgence post-pandemic for complex travel needs. Combining digital evolution with physical presence, agencies offer tailored advice, risk management, and human interaction, diverging from simple online transactions as indicated by Expedia Group’s report.
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Ncl apre le prenotazioni per la sua unità più grande: Norwegian Aura

🛳️ Norwegian Aura, debutting in Europe in May 2027, will be based in Miami from June 2027. Built by Fincantieri, it's Norwegian Cruise Line's largest ship at nearly 345 meters long, 169,000 gross tons, accommodating 3,840 guests. The ship offers 1,976 cabins, including 159 suites in "The Haven by Norwegian," with 30% more suites than previous Prima Class ships. Caribbean cruises include stops at Harvest Caye, Belize, or Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.
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La Faa ai vettori: attenti a sorvolare l’America Centrale

✈️ The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued warnings until March 17, advising airlines to exercise caution for the next 60 days when flying over Mexico, Central America, and South America due to potential military activities and satellite navigation interference. Affected areas include the Pacific coasts of Mexico, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador. Similar warnings remain active for Venezuela.
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Shopping tourism linfa per l’incoming Firenze è prima

🛍 Firenze leads winter 2026 shopping tourism with 42% of visitors engaging in shopping, followed by Milano (38%), Napoli (35.8%), and Roma (33.8%). Milano records the highest average spending at 184 euros per visit, surpassing Firenze's 168 euros and Roma's 162 euros. Roma's shops attract the most international shoppers (34%), ahead of Milano (32%), Napoli (21%), and Firenze (19%). Made in Italy brands are favored by 57.7% of tourists, up 2.1% from last year.
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Ryanair taglia anche sul Belgio: 2,2 milioni di posti in meno

🛫 Ryanair plans to cut 2.2 million seats in Belgium for 2026 and 2027 due to increased taxes. A new Charleroi airport tax of €3 per departing passenger starts in April 2026, while nationwide passenger taxes rise from €2 in January 2025 to €10 by January 2027. Michael O'Leary highlights potential job losses at Zaventem and Charleroi airports, urging a tax rollback to sustain tourism and air traffic.
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Si rafforza il brand Zel di Rafa Nadal e Meliá: le new entry

🏨 Quattro nuove aperture sono previste dal marchio Zel, co-proprietà di Meliá e Rafa Nadal, entro il 2026: Zel Gran Vía di Madrid, Zel Fuerteventura, Zel Crete in Grecia, e Zel Cozumel in Messico. Meliá, con il maggior numero di camere nei Caraibi, condivide la scena con Hyatt Inclusive e Riu. Rafa Nadal detiene due strutture a Cozumel ed è socio del Palladium a Cancun.
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Master Explorer celebra 25 anni di attività e incontra il trade

🗺️ Master Explorer, founded by Gaetano Catacchio in 2001, celebrated 25 years in tourism and business travel. In 2025, they reported a growth of +41%. Their strategy focuses on innovation, expanding offerings, and strengthening partnerships. Upcoming events include a meeting in Rome on January 30, themed around Thailand, and a February 4 event in London for Travel Hashtag, fostering networking in the UK.
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Assoturismo: ‘Nel 2025 boom del turismo estero’

🌍 Nel 2025 in Italia, le presenze straniere hanno raggiunto 271 milioni, un aumento del 6,7% rispetto all'anno precedente, con una spesa turistica di 57,1 miliardi di euro. Le aree del Sud e Isole hanno visto un incremento dell'8,7% (3,3 milioni di presenze), mentre le aree montane hanno registrato un aumento dell'8,5% (31,1 milioni di presenze). La crescita per le città d'arte è stata del 6,4% (84,5 milioni di presenze).
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Scandic cresce in Norvegia, terzo hotel a Tromso

🏨 Scandic is expanding in the Arctic with a new Scandic Go hotel in Tromsø, Norway. Scheduled to open after summer 2026, the hotel will feature 170 rooms and complete by 2028. This will be the third Scandic in Tromsø and the second Scandic Go in Norway, addressing the demand for central, accessible accommodations. The hotel emphasizes sustainability, targeting the Nordic Swan Ecolabel with recycled materials and efficient systems, aligning with responsible tourism goals.
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