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🗺 Willy Fassio's tour operator, Il Tucano, has permanently closed due to financial struggles exacerbated by COVID-19, despite efforts to restructure. A potential agreement with Kel 12, led by Gianluca Rubino, failed. However, from February 1, 2025, Kel 12 will lease Il Tucano's brand and operations, integrating all five employees to ensure full continuity. This arrangement aims to preserve jobs and uphold the brand's legacy.

🗺 Tunisia celebrated a groundbreaking achievement by welcoming over 11 million international visitors in one year. Tunis is designated as the "Arab Tourism Capital 2027", with a program unveiled on December 22. The focus is on quality and international competitiveness, as emphasized by Tunisia's Tourism Minister, Soufiane Tekaya. There's increased interest from international hotel brands, aiming to position Tunis as a vibrant blend of history, modernity, and cultural energy.

🚙 Italia, terzo produttore di camper in Europa, ha visto un aumento delle immatricolazioni del +10,56% e dei cambi di proprietà di veicoli usati del +6,05% nel 2025 rispetto al 2024, secondo l'Associazione Produttori Caravan e Camper (APC). Il MiT ha stanziato 24 milioni di euro per migliorare le aree di sosta camper in 169 Comuni italiani, promuovendo la destagionalizzazione. Il noleggio di camper è in crescita tutto l'anno.

🍷 Sergio Mannino celebrates 40 years in 2026 alongside the 10th anniversary of his cocktail bar, Sabir, in Palermo. Sabir, known for quality cocktails, sits near Teatro Politeama, lacking outdoor space. It's featured in the 11th edition of the Blu Blazer guide, launched January 26 in Bologna. Sabir's "Scirocco" drink list includes innovative cocktails like "Tenore," inspired by Sardinian polyphonic singing, and "Rosa," a Sicilian Negroni with local ingredients.

🍺 Diageo renews its distribution contract in Italy for Don Papa rum with Rinaldi 1957, an importer with over 9,000 clients and 200 agents, generating over €22 million in revenue. Rinaldi, founded in Bologna in the late 1950s, was acquired by Giuseppe Tamburi in 1993. In 2025, Rinaldi will undergo a significant brand identity revamp focusing on contemporary aesthetics. The company emphasizes human connection and impeccable service over mere transactions.

🍪 Ferrero introduces Kinder Kornetti Crema al Latte, expanding its breakfast product line. Italy's packaged snack market is valued at €1.424 billion, with croissants contributing €385 million and a 56% penetration in Italian households. This new product adds milk cream filling to croissants, enhancing the Kinder Kornetti range, which also offers a chocolate variant. The launch addresses consumer trends and preferences, reinforcing Kinder’s influence in the breakfast sector.

🐟 FoodLab, a company in Parma, reported a revenue of €52 million for 2024-2025, marking a 20% growth compared to €27 million in 2019. With 90% of capital covered by own means, the company improved efficiency and reduced costs through de-seasonalization and expanded operations. FoodLab's photovoltaic plant generated over 1 MW of energy, lowering electricity needs by a third. Their top performer, a 100g Norwegian salmon, saw significant demand increase, with future plans for GDO expansion and sustainability.