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✈️ Il 7 gennaio 2026, il primo volo per riportare in Italia alcuni degli oltre 80 turisti bloccati sull'isola di Socotra, Yemen, parte per Gedda, Arabia Saudita. La Farnesina e l'Ambasciata d'Italia a Riad collaborano per risolvere il blocco, causato dalla chiusura dello spazio aereo il 1° gennaio 2026. La Farnesina ricorda che Socotra è sotto il controllo del Consiglio Transitorio del Sud dal 2018 e i viaggi in Yemen sono sconsigliati.

🏨 Isola Azzurra introduces A-Line, a new brand succeeding the Platinum range, focusing on reliable and quality hotel partnerships. Fabio Piraino, Business Development at Isola Azzurra, highlights A-Line's evolution from established partnerships, ensuring stable and competitive offers. A-Line will be integrated into Isola Azzurra's sales strategy alongside Zeta Club & Resort, Azzurra World, and Land&Sea, enhancing their trade offerings.

🚀 Costa Crociere launched a new communication campaign on December 28, set to run for eight weeks on TV, digital, and social channels. The campaign focuses on the Sea & Land Wonder Platform, highlighting Norwegian fjords, Greek islands, and a special Costa Pacifica cruise for the August 12, 2026, total solar eclipse in the Balearics. The campaign will also have a presence in DOOH formats in Milan and is on air in France from January 5 and Spain from January 12.

❄️ Amsterdam Schiphol faced 800 flight cancellations today due to heavy snow in Europe, with disruptions primarily affecting European routes. Originally, 1,100 flights were scheduled. Paris airports, Charles de Gaulle and Orly, saw around 150 flight cancellations, though improvement is expected by afternoon. Additionally, all bus connections in Paris and Île-de-France are suspended. In Belgium, Brussels Airport canceled 40 flights. Rail services are also experiencing delays and cancellations.

🏆 Marriott Bonvoy sarà l'Official Hotel Supporter della Fifa World Cup 2026 in Nord America, coprendo Stati Uniti, Canada e Messico. Offrirà soggiorni, esperienze immersive e pacchetti esclusivi per i fan. Peggy Roe, chief customer officer di Marriott International, evidenzia l'importanza delle connessioni culturali. Marriott Bonvoy lavorerà con Visa per esperienze a livello globale. 📅 2026 📍 Stati Uniti, Canada, Messico.

🛩 In 2026, global airline revenues are predicted to surpass $1 trillion, driven by sustained demand, though ticket prices will remain high. Airbus and Boeing delays contribute to aircraft shortages. Despite higher post-COVID fares, profit margins remain slim due to high costs. European air traffic will grow by 4%, with Italy as a favored destination. U.S. travel faces uncertainty due to immigration policies, impacting transatlantic planning, even with upcoming major events like the FIFA World Cup starting June 11, 2026.

📅 Pack Plus 2026 by Intermundial offers enhanced insurance solutions for Italian travelers, including medical assistance up to €5 million, chronic illness coverage up to €100,000, and trip cancellation up to €15,000. 📱 A free eSIM with 100 MB is included. Multiassistenza Any Reason and Annullamento Any Reason target diverse travel needs. The medical assistance policy caps are raised, with new perks like insuring individuals up to 70 years old and special family rates for groups of 3 to 5. Available on Safer.

🛩 A global prediction anticipates airline revenues reaching $1 trillion by 2026, driven by sustained demand but offset by high fares. A shortage of aircraft due to delayed deliveries from Airbus and Boeing persists. International traffic to Europe is set to rise by 4%, benefiting Italy. Europe's medium and short-haul capacity increased by 4.2% in summer 2025. In the U.S., political uncertainty may impact profitable transatlantic routes ahead of the June 11, 2026 FIFA World Cup.