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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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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 The directive, initiated in autumn 2021, was described by Massimo Diana of Ota Viaggi as outdated.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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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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La Gift Box Moka di Caffè Trucillo celebra il rito italiano del caffè

☕ Caffè Trucillo, storied Salerno-based roaster, introduces the "Espresso Speaks Italian Gift Box Moka," featuring the iconic 3-cup Moka and Trucillo's Espresso Speaks Italian container. The coffee is sourced directly from plantations and packaged in Salerno, using a special valve to ensure freshness. Sold in over 40 countries, including Italy’s Amalfi Coast, the packaging is recyclable. Available at specialty stores and online at shop.trucillo.it.
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Seconda Chiave Michelin per Canfranc Estación, gioiello d'ospitalità dei Pirenei

📰 Canfranc Estación, a Royal Hideaway Hotel, earned a second Chiave Michelin, awarded in Paris to 114 hotels for excellence in concept, identity, and service. The hotel, featuring 104 rooms, offers a unique dining experience with three restaurants. Historically, the Canfranc International Station, opened in July 1928, was a key Spain-France passage. Barceló Hotel Group revived it in 2023. Designed by ILMIODESIGN, the hotel reflects 1920s railway grandeur, with views of the Aragonese Pyrenees.
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Ostaria Pignatelli celebra Maradona con una cena interamente dedicata a D10S

🍽 Napoli, 30 ottobre: Ostaria Pignatelli celebra il 65 D.D. (Despues Diego) con una cena in onore di Diego Maradona. L'evento include "Spaghetti alla Maradona" e altre delizie preparate dallo chef Vincenzo Politelli. Special guests: Sabatino Sirica, pasticcere storico, e Francesco De Luca, giornalista. Il menù offre piatti amati dal calciatore e storie del suo periodo a Napoli, concludendo con frittelle e babà.
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Privatizzazione aeroporto di Catania: spunta l’interesse del colosso Aena

✈️ A competitive race is underway for the privatization of Sac, managing the Catania and Comiso airports. Aena, a Spanish giant, might join. The sale involves 51-66% of Italy's fifth airport operator, with a passenger traffic of over 12 million and revenues of €122 million. Interested parties include Vinci, Abu Dhabi's ADQ, Mundy's, and Blackstone. The Catania airport stake is valued over €600 million.
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Granarolo rileva West Horsley Dairy e rafforza la presenza britannica

📈 Granarolo SpA acquisisce West Horsley Dairy Limited, fondata da Philip e Catherine Colton nel 1992, per rafforzare il mercato britannico, particolarmente a Londra. West Horsley serve 500 clienti con 73 dipendenti e 43 veicoli refrigerati, generando 16 milioni di sterline nel 2024. L'acquisizione segue la strategia di Granarolo di espandersi nel Regno Unito, detenendo una quota del 12,8% del dairy italiano esportato. Granarolo punta a integrare prodotti italiani nel portafoglio di West Horsley.
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B.E.V.I. 2025: due giorni sold out, il borgo fa scuola e si prepara all’edizione 2026 

🍷 Inaugurata in Sansepolcro, Toscana, la prima edizione di B.E.V.I. (Borgo Eccellenze Vinicole Italiane) ha visto la partecipazione di 100 cantine e masterclass esaurite. L'evento ha unito tradizione e innovazione del vino, coinvolgendo regioni come Trentino, Sicilia e Lazio. Le location includevano Palazzo delle Laudi e Borgo Palace Hotel. L'organizzazione è stata guidata da Luca Gardini e Cristiano Cini. Il sindaco Fabrizio Innocenti e Tommaso Inghirami pianificano già la prossima edizione per il 2026.
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Dream of the Desert, le prime immagini del treno Saudita

🚄 Arsenale Spa and Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) unveiled "Dream of the Desert," Saudi Arabia's first ultra-luxury train. It features 31 private suites, 2 presidential suites for up to 66 guests, 2 dining cars, and a Majlis lounge. The train's route runs from Riyadh to Al Jouf, with exclusive itineraries launching in late 2026. Constructed in Italy, the project blends Italian craftsmanship with Saudi hospitality. Announced at the Future Investment Initiative, it aims to redefine luxury travel.
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L’Egitto di Dunas Travel allunga sul mercato italiano

🌍 Dunas Travel, after two years in Italy, plans over 32 new itineraries for Egypt, and in November, opens its first boutique hotel, Sol Pyramid Hotel, near the Pyramids. From 2026, it will offer charter flights from Italy. In 2025, Dunas managed around 3,200 Italian passengers. Globally, it handles over 100,000 passengers annually, with 85% from Spain, Latin America, and Brazil. CEO Attia Yamani shares plans to expand their successful model to Italy and Portugal.
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