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Tony Loeb

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Tony Loeb est un entrepreneur de la hotel tech qui compte plus de vingt ans d'expérience dans l'industrie hôtelière. Webmaster à ses débuts, il est devenu directeur technique et a piloté une équipe d'une trentaine de personnes dédiée à la création de sites, au SEO et au SEA pour les hôtels. Il a ensuite accompagné des hôtels de luxe et des chaînes à l'international, avant de cofonder un CRM et une solution d'email marketing dédiés à l'hôtellerie, utilisés par des milliers d'hôtels indépendants dans le monde. Aujourd'hui, il est co-fondateur de 10 Minutes (10 minutes pour un hôtelier), le média de référence de l'hôtellerie européenne, qui réunit newsletter, podcasts et vidéos pour atteindre plus de 350 000 décideurs hôteliers. Il y anime les podcasts « 10 min pour un hôtelier » et « Inno'Tourism ». Il est également co-fondateur de Pragmatik, une agence marketing qui aide les entreprises de la hotel tech à transformer des contenus clairs, sans blabla, en leads qualifiés. Pragmatique par nature, Tony décrypte ce qui compte en marketing hôtelier, distribution, expérience client et technologie pour aider les hôteliers à décider mieux et plus vite. Basé en région parisienne.
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Tad e check-in online: il confronto Aiav-Ryanair

✈️ Aiav and Ryanair conducted their first meeting on October 2025 in Italy concerning the Travel Agency Distribution (Tad) platform. Discussions focused on digital check-in fees and the integration of flight costs in tourist packages. Ryanair clarified that fees are only for passengers not checking in online, while boarding passes can be collected for free at airports. Aiav proposed an option in Tad to hide ticket prices in package deals. Both parties aim for ongoing collaboration to enhance operations.
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Equilibrio e rispetto, la lezione di Apicella

📚 Adriano Apicella, CEO of Welcome Travel Group, voiced concerns over the EU travel package directive at the TTG Travel Experience, highlighting confusion among travel agencies about service organization. The directive, initiated in autumn 2021, was described by Massimo Diana of Ota Viaggi as outdated. Apicella emphasized the need for Italian legislation to respect the travel distribution profession, gaining support from industry associations. The Italian government is now more attentive to these issues.
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CR450, il treno cinese che tocca i 450 km orari

🚄 China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation (CRRC) introduced the CR450, projected to be the world's fastest train. It reaches a top speed of 450 km/h, surpassing the previous CR400 model's 420 km/h. Tests hit 453 km/h, exceeding Deutsche Bahn's 405 km/h experimental trains. Currently trialed on the Shanghai–Chongqing–Chengdu line, it will undergo 600,000 kilometers of tests before its 2026 commercial launch.
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Wizz Air a Milano: cinque nuove rotte per l’inverno

📅 Five new routes from Milan Malpensa starting October 26, 2025: Alicante, Seville, Glasgow, London Luton, and Braşov. Wizz Air increases seasonal capacity by 14% with eight aircraft, offering 827,000 additional seats across 46 routes in 23 countries. From January to October 2025, 3.4 million passengers used Malpensa, a 32% increase. Wizz Air is the sole operator to Braşov and Glasgow from Malpensa, highlighted by Salvatore Gabriele Imperiale of Wizz Air.
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Il cinema investe nell’hotellerie, con De Niro e Coppola pionieri del nuovo turismo esperienziale

🏩 Robert De Niro and Francis Ford Coppola are revolutionizing luxury tourism by investing in hotels. De Niro, owner of the Greenwich Hotel in New York, is expanding with a new resort in Barbuda and the Nobu Hotel in Rome, focusing on elegance and ecotourism. Coppola has developed Family Coppola Hideaways in Belize, Guatemala, Italy, and Argentina, blending film passion with bespoke hospitality. This trend sees celebrities stepping away from the spotlight to influence the travel industry.
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FS accelera sul piano da 100 miliardi, con focus sul Sud

🚄 Stefano Antonio Donnarumma, CEO of Gruppo FS, announced at the ‘Cambio di paradigma’ forum in Naples a €100 billion investment plan over five years. In 2024, €17 billion was invested, including €10 billion for railways. This year’s investment is €11 billion, set to exceed €18 billion. The PNRR allocated €25 billion to FS, focusing on Southern Italy. By 2029, travel time from Rome to Bari will be reduced to 3 hours, with further improvements expected on other routes by 2030.
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R Collection arriva a Como con il Palace Hotel e l’Excelsior Barchetta

🏨 R Collection Hotels, led by Riccardo Bortolotti, expands in Como with two new openings in January 2027. The Palace Hotel will upgrade to 5 stars, while Hotel Excelsior Barchetta undergoes refurbishment. Ivan Parodi, hotel manager since 2023, now directs Grand Hotel Bristol Spa Resort, aiming to invigorate the group’s presence on the Portofino Coast.
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Shutdown Usa, il blocco del governo paralizza il traffico aereo

✈️ Stati Uniti, in pieno shutdown federale da 26 giorni, con impatti devastanti sui trasporti. Oltre 8,000 voli in ritardo in un solo giorno. Carenza di controllori di volo (FAA) e 50,000 agenti TSA operano senza stipendio. Southwest registra ritardi su 45% dei voli, American su 33%. Fino al 53% dei ritardi dovuti alla mancanza di Atc. Il settore turistico perde miliardi, avvisa la US Travel Association.
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Marino, Grimaldi: “I pro e i contro di questo 2025”

🚢 Francesca Marino, head of passenger department at Grimaldi Lines, reflects on a complex yet successful summer 2025. Strong performance in June and July, with August matching previous years, was noted. The Livorno-Olbia route excelled, while Corfu struggled due to fewer Italian and German tourists. The Jubilee 2025 affected Spanish student flows to Rome, raising prices. Grimaldi Lines aims to adapt and provide unique travel experiences, highlighted by initiatives like the Naples-Palermo "Sulle orme dei Florio" press trip.
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BluFennec sceglie Scaccabarozzi per Upperail

🚄 BluFennec, in a strategic move, appoints Marcello Scaccabarozzi, an expert in luxury tourism with experience from Belmond and Orient Express, as a travel consultant. His role aims to boost Upperail, BluFennec's brand for immersive slow train travel. CEO Roberto Pasqua di Bisceglie emphasizes their commitment to authentic journeys. Marcello's addition strengthens their tailor-made approach, blending quality, exclusivity, and exploration spirit.
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