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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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Wizz Air aggiunge un’altra rotta da Roma: dal 2026 Bratislava

✈️ In March 2026, Wizz Air is adding a daily route from Rome to Bratislava, making it the 63rd route from Rome to 24 countries. This is part of an expansion including new routes to London, Malaga, Sharm El-Sheikh, Valencia, and Podgorica. Salvatore Gabriele Imperiale highlights the strategic growth in Italy, supported by a team of 580 at Fiumicino Airport, aiming to boost the region's economy and tourism.
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Walt Disney World Resort di Orlando: a Going l’esclusiva per l’Italia

🌎 Going collaborates with Walt Disney World Resort for exclusive distribution in Italy. This deal integrates the resort's offerings into Going4You, enabling Italian travel agencies to access preferential, commissionable rates. Walt Disney World Resort spans 110 km², double the size of Manhattan, featuring diverse themed hotels. Ivana Di Stasio emphasizes customized itineraries for varied travelers. Going's USA team underwent specific training to provide professional support, enhancing the travel experience for Italian tourists.
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Ryanair, scattano i tagli anche in Germania

✈️ Ryanair plans to cut 800,000 seats in Germany, affecting 9 airports, including Berlin and Hamburg, and 24 routes. This decision, announced yesterday, is influenced by high aviation taxes imposed by the German federal government, which failed to reverse a 24% increase introduced in May 2024. Ryanair contrasts these costs with countries like Ireland, Spain, and Poland, which do not impose such taxes.
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Marino, Bahamas: “Nuovi incentivi per le agenzie di viaggi”

🌏 Maria Grazia Marino announced the Bahamas Travel Agents Rewards Programme, offering direct incentives for bookings, as general manager of the Bahamas' Ministry of Tourism for Italy. The initiative promotes local culture via the People to People program. An e-learning portal aims to deepen destination knowledge. Connections extend beyond New York and Miami to Atlanta, Washington, Philadelphia, and Canada, enhancing travel options for Italians.
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Tassa di soggiorno, Comuni contrari all’aumento

💸 The Italian National Association of Municipalities (Anci) opposes a proposed 30% increase in the tourist tax as part of a new governmental measure. Gaetano Manfredi, Anci president, expressed concerns about redirecting additional revenue to cover municipal expenses for minors and disabled students. Anci highlights the rising municipal budget burdens, nearing €1 billion annually, and argues against using the tourist tax to fund state obligations, potentially undermining its original purpose of addressing tourism-related costs.
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Fiavet a TTG: Oriente e Occidente a confronto

🌏 2025 Rimini, Italy: Fiavet Confcommercio hosted a dialogue at the TTG event comparing travel agents' roles in Italy, the USA, and China. Giuseppe Ciminnisi emphasized understanding cultural differences to improve client relations. Tommaso Fumelli of Ita Airways highlighted collaboration, while Maria Paola De Rosa from Trenitalia noted the American market's growth and China's untapped potential. Italian travel agents must blend preparation, technology, and cultural awareness in a globalized context.
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Santanchè, viaggio a Washington per rafforzare i legami

🌎 Daniela Santanchè, Italian Minister of Tourism, is in Washington from October 16 to 18, 2025, to strengthen Italy-US tourism ties. Italy ranks as the second most chosen non-continental destination for Americans, with US tourists spending over €6 billion in 2024 and nearly €3 billion in the first half of 2025. Airport arrivals have increased by 2.2% compared to 2024. The mission leverages the cultural ties with over 17 million Italian-Americans.
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Scalapay: successo buy now pay later nel turismo

💸 In 2025, Scalapay's transactions in Italy surged by 46.7%, driven by its Buy Now Pay Later service. Simone Mancini and Matteo Ciccalé highlight its popularity for flexible payment in travel expenses, including transportation and vacations. The service achieved a 34% loyalty increase and 27.2% growth in travel clients. Despite a small fee for four-installment payments, 50% of users prefer this option, benefiting from guided financial education and avoiding over-indebtedness.
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Ranking dei passaporti: la mappa si trasforma

📅 Singapore leads the Henley Passport Index, granting access to 193 countries. South Korea and Japan follow with 190 and 189 countries, respectively. European nations like Germany, Luxembourg, and Switzerland rank fourth with access to 188 countries. The U.S. has dropped to 12th place, tied with Malaysia, at 180 countries due to changes in visa policies by countries including Brazil, China, and Vietnam. Afghanistan ranks lowest, with access to only 24 countries.
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Il Venice Simplon Orient-Express ad Amalfi

🚄 Il 4 maggio 2026, il Venice Simplon Orient-Express, A Belmond Train, partirà da Parigi verso la Costiera Amalfitana, fermandosi a Pompei. Il viaggio di tre notti culminerà a Ravello, con due pernottamenti al Caruso, A Belmond Hotel. L'esperienza include un tour di Pompei, un corso di cucina con chef Armando Aristarco, e una cena di gala nei Giardini Wagner. Altri itinerari Belmond in Italia comprendono Parigi-Venezia e Parigi-Portofino.
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