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Tony Loeb

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Tony Loeb, un expert reconnu de l'industrie hôtelière et du marketing digital, a gravi les échelons de sa carrière, passant de webmaster à Directeur Technique puis co-fondateur de WIHP où il participe à la création Meta I/O. Il a ensuite lancé "Experience", le premier CRM hôtelier mondial, révolutionnant l'expérience client et aidant plus de 4500 hôtels. Actuellement, il innove avec 10minhotel.com, une plateforme et une base de connaissance pour hôteliers, combinant ses passions pour l'hôtellerie et le marketing. Le site propose également un podcast informatif, "10 min pour un hôtelier", démontrant l'engagement continu de Tony pour l'innovation dans l'industrie hôtelière.
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Spagna, affitti brevi: così i proprietari aggirano le norme

🌍 In Spagna, property owners are leveraging seasonal rental rules to bypass stricter short-term rental regulations. Despite regulatory limits, cities report an increase in room offerings. Seasonal rentals, unlike short-term ones, don't require licenses or face tourism and urban legal restrictions. According to Exceltur, enforcement is tough without platform cooperation. They stress the need for destinations to bolster resources, including inspection staff, sanctions, and quick reporting, to tackle non-compliant listings.
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Cresce la voglia di vacanza Fine anno in recupero

🗺 Ancora tanti giorni di ferie da sfruttare e soprattutto tanta voglia di viaggiare. Tra i sogni che gli italiani desiderano realizzare entro il 31 dicembre, il 39% dei nostri connazionali vorrebbe viaggiare verso una nuova destinazione da sogno, il 13% vorrebbe visitare una città iconica e il 10% desidererebbe immergersi nell’atmosfera di un mercatino di Natale. Sono questi alcuni dei dati che emergono da una nuova ricerca Mastercard che ha coinvolto oltre 20.000 intervistati in tutta Europa, in vista delle spese da sostenere prima della fine dell’anno. “Le prenotazioni per dicembre, sino a qualche settimana fa, erano in ritardo; vediamo ora un progressivo recupero, oggi molto vicino al pareggio. Speriamo questo dato possa poi andare in area positiva” dice Davide Catania, ceo del to Alidays Travel Experience. L’indagine rivela che tre italiani su cinque sperano ancora di spuntare entro l’anno almeno uno dei desideri della propria wishlist e la Gen Z si conferma la più impaziente. “I giovani oggi cercano vacanze smart, flessibili, prenotabili velocemente, e con contenuti da vivere e condividere. In quest’ottica, st
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Ryanair, la carta d’imbarco digitale scatena polemiche

🛫 Ryanair, from Wednesday, November 12, mandates digital-only boarding passes via its app, charging a hefty surcharge for paper passes. Consumer associations express concerns, highlighting penalties for digital non-users. Codacons insists on a free alternative for those unable to access digital passes. Assoutenti notes the surcharge is €55 per trip (€30 for Spain, €40 for Austria), often exceeding ticket prices. They advocate for eliminating paper to save the environment but criticize Ryanair's inflexible, costly policy.
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Tap, Air France in prima linea per l’acquisizione

🛩 Air France-KLM has expressed interest in acquiring TAP, Portugal's national airline, by the end of November 2025. Competing parties include IAG and Lufthansa. CEO Benjamin Smith noted no recent contact with Portuguese authorities, despite a previous visit to Lisbon being stalled by political turmoil and elections. Negotiations are expected to progress within two months. The Portuguese government plans to retain approximately a 50% stake in TAP.
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Viaggi d’istruzione, circolare del Mim e del Mitur: “Niente gare per importi fino a 140mila euro”

📚 Italian schools can independently organize educational trips if costs do not exceed €140,000, according to a circular from the Ministries of Education and Tourism. Open tenders are required if costs exceed €221,000 for study trips and €750,000 for language stays. Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè supports the circular for promoting transparent procedures and school autonomy. The directive clarifies key operational aspects for schools and involved enterprises, ensuring quality educational travel for students.
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Nasce Vista Pisa, primo 5 stelle lusso davanti alla Torre Pendente

🏨 Pisa, 2029: Sagabri, in partnership with the Passera family, will open a 5-star luxury hotel under the Vista brand in the Palazzo dei Trovatelli, overlooking the Leaning Tower. The hotel will feature 40 rooms and suites, a gourmet restaurant, and a spa. The 5,800-square-meter historical building from 1315 will be restored with community collaboration, emphasizing hospitality and local heritage. Sagabri holds 75% of the property, with the Passera family owning 25%.
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RateGain completa l’acquisizione di Sojern

💻 RateGain Travel Technologies completed the acquisition of Sojern, an AI-driven digital marketing platform for the hospitality sector. This merger, announced by Bhanu Chopra, RateGain's founder, enhances marketing, distribution, and revenue optimization capabilities, offering a comprehensive AI platform. Mark Rabe, CEO of Sojern, highlighted the potential for market expansion and product enhancement, aiming for measurable growth in the global travel industry.
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Spencer & Carter: l’IA al servizio degli operatori

💻 Mc Carty & Gloves, part of Spencer & Carter, will release an AI-based feature on Clikki® for travel agents by late November. This tool simplifies choosing insurance coverages by analyzing inputs like destination and traveler needs, offering precise solutions instantly. It assists with policy suggestions, including coverage for pre-existing conditions and baggage protection. AI also aids in claims management via My Clikki, streamlining document handling for agents. Massimiliano Masaracchia emphasizes its role in enhancing operational efficiency.
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Iag, terzo trimestre sotto le attese. Il titolo cede il 10% in Borsa

🚀 Iag, the parent company of British Airways, Iberia, Vueling, and Air Lingus, saw a 2.3% decrease in profits to €1.4 billion in Q3 2025 compared to 2024, causing its stock to drop over 10% on the London Stock Exchange. Despite weak North American markets, Iag's net earnings rose by 15.5% and revenue grew 4.9% to €25.2 billion in the first nine months of 2025. Operating profit increased by 2%, reaching €2.05 million.
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