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🍲 La Fondazione Made in Sicily ETS ha lanciato "I Go Italian", un progetto per promuovere la cucina italiana come Patrimonio UNESCO. La prima targa sarà consegnata il 10 gennaio 2026 a Dario Bisso del Bisso Bistrot a Palermo. L'evento di lancio si terrà il 15 gennaio 2026 a Milano, con la partecipazione di ristoratori internazionali. Il progetto include nomi di spicco come Vincenzo Andronaco e Celestino Drago, promuovendo l'autenticità della gastronomia italiana in tutto il mondo.

✈️ Turkish Airlines, 2026, Istanbul: A global investment initiative exceeding 100 billion Turkish lira (€2 billion) begins to boost Turkey’s strategic role in aviation. Eight new infrastructures at Istanbul Airport focus on cargo, maintenance, catering, digital, and training. Cargo capacity will double from 2.2 to 4.5 million tons annually, and a new catering center will serve over 500,000 passengers daily. By 2026, 26,000 jobs will be created, expanding to 36,000, with economic contributions growing from $65 billion to $144 billion by 2033.

🛫 Emirates, from March 29, introduces the A350 on the daily Rome-Dubai route, operating since 1993. The flight departs Dubai at 03:50 and lands in Rome at 08:00, returning at 10:55 to reach Dubai by 18:40. The airline's Premium Economy class debuts in 10 cities. By July 1, A380, Boeing 777, and A350 aircraft, featuring revamped Premium Economy cabins, will serve over 84 routes.

🚉 Scioperi aerei e ferroviari il 9 e 10 gennaio 2026 influenzeranno l'Italia. Vueling fermerà attività dalle 10 alle 18 del 9 gennaio, mentre easyJet sciopererà tutto il giorno. Assohandlers avrà uno stop dalle 13 alle 17, e Swissport un fermo di 24 ore a Linate e Malpensa. Nel settore ferroviario, lo sciopero del Gruppo FS Italiane durerà dalle 21 del 9 gennaio alle 21 del 10, con servizi essenziali garantiti in fasce orarie specifiche.

🗺 Zhang Ming reported that China's 240-hour visa-free transit program, initiated in December 2024, significantly impacted inbound travel. In 2025, China recorded 40.6 million arrivals—a 27.2% increase from 2024. The number of travelers using the visa-free policy surged by 60.8% annually. This program now includes 55 countries, boosting tourism and business travel.

✈ Ryanair's new winter routes from Trapani-Marsala to Brussels, Baden-Baden, Katowice, Bratislava, and Pescara are now operational. From January 2026, Ryanair will open a new base at Trapani with two new aircraft, investing $200 million, catering to over 1 million passengers annually, and supporting 800 local jobs. The base's return, after an eight-year absence, is expected to boost passenger flows by 33% in 2024 and 22% in summer 2025. Routes include 2-3 weekly flights.

✈️ Air France expands its La Première service to four new destinations: Atlanta, Boston, Houston, and Tel Aviv from Paris Charles de Gaulle. Daily flights will be available starting the summer schedule, with Tel Aviv already in operation. This addition boosts the La Première service to cover 14 destinations including Abidjan, Dubai, and Tokyo-Haneda. By year-end, all routes will feature new cabins, enhancing the luxury travel experience.