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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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Medio-piccole, competenti, usano l’AI. L’affresco delle adv italiane secondo l’ultimo Osservatorio Aidit

📊 Oltre il 90% delle agenzie turistiche italiane ha meno di sette addetti, ma il 61% degli operatori è attivo da oltre vent’anni. Il 69,4% degli operatori utilizza l’intelligenza artificiale generativa, con il 34,7% che la usa per la ricerca di informazioni e il 25,2% per la stesura di testi o progetti. Solo il 30,6% non ha integrato l’AI nel lavoro quotidiano, evidenziando una digitalizzazione diffusa.
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Disney Stars Training Program, formazione per adv

🎠 Disneyland Paris is enhancing its engagement with Italian travel agencies through the Disney Stars Ambassadors program, active since 2023. In 2025, the Disney Stars Training Program launched with three levels: Discovery, Academy, and University, involving events and a Paris field trip for 30 agencies. Sales for April 2025 to March 2026 are open, featuring advance purchase of ‘magical options’. In 2026, Walt Disney Studios Park will transform into Disney Adventure World, introducing World of Frozen and a Lion King space.
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Europ Assistance, doppia new entry per viaggiatori, agenzie e tour operator

💸 Europ Assistance launches two new products for the travel season: "Viaggi Full Protection," a comprehensive package covering cancellation, luggage, medical expenses, and more, and "TO Standard," tailored for small and medium tour operators. Erika Delmastro, CCO of Europ Assistance, notes that the percentage of travelers purchasing insurance rose from about 35% in 2019 to a stable 50% today.
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Puglia, nuovo volo TUI da Amsterdam a Brindisi nel 2026

✈️ TUI Netherlands will launch a new Amsterdam-Brindisi flight for summer 2026, doubling its investment in Brindisi and Salento. Starting twice weekly on Fridays and Tuesdays, the frequency will rise to three times a week from May 30 and four from July 24. The Netherlands ranked 7th in incoming tourism to Puglia in early 2025, with 281,643 arrivals, up from 243,971 in 2024, highlighting growing Dutch interest. Antonio Maria Vasile emphasizes this route's strategic value.
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Bahamas, aumentano gli investimenti nell’hospitality di lusso

🌊 In 2024, the Bahamas attract foreign investments reaching $10 billion, with luxury brands like Rosewood and Four Seasons involved. The Cove Eleuthera joins Relais & Châteaux. The Star of the Seas by Royal Caribbean debuted with stops at Perfect Day at CocoCay, and Freeport’s new terminal accommodates up to 10,000 passengers daily. American Airlines increases flights from Miami to Marsh Harbour and North Eleuthera, while Delta offers daily nonstop Detroit–Nassau flights from December 20, 2025, to April 12, 2026.
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Eurostar ordina 50 treni e progetta nuove rotte tra l’Europa centrale e Londra

🚂 Eurostar, attualmente l'unico operatore ferroviario nel tunnel sotto la Manica, ha ordinato 50 treni a due piani per 2 miliardi di euro, operativi dal 2031. Saranno ampliate le tratte verso Francoforte, Colonia e Ginevra e potenziate le rotte per Amsterdam e Monaco. Inoltre, saranno investiti 80 milioni di euro nel deposito ferroviario di Londra per migliorare l'efficienza della rete.
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Della Serra: “Con Variety Cruise un modello di business diverso”

🛳 Rephouse introduces Variety Cruise, a brand with a 75-year heritage under Greek ownership. It features boutique yachts, each with a maximum of 36 cabins for 72 passengers. From May to October, guests can explore six Mediterranean itineraries, including Italy's coast and Greek islands. Year-round routes cover Seychelles, Tahiti, and French Polynesia, while Cape Verde, West Africa, and the Senegal River offer seasonal journeys. Cruises range from 3 to 10 days, with sea extensions available.
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Destination manager a confronto nel convegno nazionale di Assidema

🏖 24-25 ottobre, Monopoli: L’Hotel Vecchio Mulino ospiterà il secondo Convegno Nazionale di Assidema. Il 24 ottobre, il programma include il Ministero degli Esteri, la Regione Puglia, e l’Apt Basilicata. Il 25 ottobre, focus su tecniche con destination manager italiani. L’obiettivo è promuovere e valorizzare la figura del destination manager e condividere pratiche, modelli e strategie sostenibili per le destinazioni turistiche italiane.
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Affitti brevi e cedolare, le associazioni insorgono: “Correzioni del tutto inutili”

🏠 In Italy, the draft budget law proposed increasing the flat tax rate on short-term rentals from 21% to 26%, applicable if rented through online platforms or intermediaries. Associations like Aigab and Aigo criticized it, estimating a financial impact of over €100 million on half a million families. They argue this favors large foreign investments over local property owners. Aigo's Claudio Cuomo calls for incentives rather than punitive measures to support the sector.
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Onorato, Msc, alle agenzie: “Cresciamo solo insieme” I progetti della compagnia

🛳️ 2025: MSC Cruises CEO Gianni Onorato announced the sale of 25 ships, including World Atlantic in November. MSC's fleet expansion includes Explora IV and V, boosting capacity by 4-5%, or 300,000 additional guests annually. By 2026, new Mediterranean destinations like Marmaris and Siros will launch. The company projects a 10% growth in 2025 and 25% over three years. Onorato emphasized technology, citing the Virtual Concierge for enhanced customer insights, aiming for simplified, personalized trade sales.
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