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🌍 Giver's refreshed 2026 summer catalog highlights Northern Europe and the Arctic. *Norway* features prominently with 13 guided tours of historic towns and iconic fjords, plus group trips on the Norwegian Coastal Express. New tours include *"Fiordi per tutti"*, an 8-day tour from Lamezia Terme in August, and *"Le meraviglie segrete del Nord"*, limited to 15 people. *Iceland* offers a 6-day group extension to Greenland’s Ilulissat with departures on July 13, 27, and August 10.

🎓 In Hurghada, Egypt, the Scuola Italiana di Ospitalità (SIO) inaugurated its courses on the Red Sea. Initially planned for 96 students, it now accommodates 130 due to high demand, showcasing the allure of Italian hospitality training. Supported by the Mattei Plan and private partner PickAlbatros, this binational hub aims to boost tourism employment. Italian Ambassador Agostino Palese and SIO Director Giulio Contini highlight its potential for international career opportunities and industry partnerships.

📈 Glamour, a Tuscan tour operator, enhances its commercial presence in Central-Northern Italy by appointing Stefano Voliani as Sales Manager for Liguria (Genova, La Spezia) and parts of Tuscany, and Francesca Alladio for Piemonte and Liguria (Savona, Imperia). Marco Depascale, Sales Director, highlights this as a strategic move to support company growth and strengthen relationships with partners and clients.

✈️ Etihad ranks as the world's safest airline for 2026, according to AirlinesRatings.com, with Cathay Pacific and Qantas in second and third place. The criteria included accident rates, fleet age, safety standards, and turbulence management. TAP Air Portugal is the highest-ranking European airline at 16th. Among low-cost carriers, HK Express leads, followed by Jetstar Airways and Scoot. Ryanair ranks 18th among low-cost airlines, with Sky Airline Chile at 25th.

✈️ Ita Airways will participate in Fitur 2026, held in Madrid from January 21-25. It offers up to 40 weekly frequencies (80 flights) between Spain and Italy, with direct flights from Madrid and Barcelona to Rome Fiumicino. From June 1 to September 30, 2026, new daily routes from Rome to Malaga and Valencia will launch. New connections include Rome to Houston in summer 2026, and routes to South America cities: São Paulo, Buenos Aires, and Rio de Janeiro.