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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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Matthew e Camila McConaughey battezzeranno la nuova Star Princess

🛳 Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves will christen Princess Cruises' new flagship, Star Princess, in Fort Lauderdale on November 6. Built at Italy's Fincantieri shipyard, this 177,800-ton vessel can accommodate over 4,300 passengers. After its launch, Star Princess will sail the Caribbean, followed by a summer 2026 season in Alaska. Highlights include 1,500 balcony cabins, 30 dining and lounge options, and luxury amenities like the Sanctuary Collection and The Dome.
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Corsica Sardinia Ferries apre le prenotazioni, le opzioni per i clienti

💰 Sardegna, Corsica, and Baleari are the focus of Corsica Sardinia Ferries for summer 2026. Flexible fares are available now on their site. Booking offers include interest-free payment over 2, 3, or 4 installments. The 'Time to Think' option gives 48 hours to cancel for a full refund. The FLEX fare allows changes without penalties and up to 90% refund upon cancellation.
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Vacanze di Natale, buone prospettive per l’incoming grazie agli stranieri: le previsioni di Sojern

📅 Natale 2025 vedrà un aumento del 27% nelle ricerche di hotel rispetto al 2024, secondo Sojern. Tuttavia, le prenotazioni di voli sono in calo del 5%. Gli arrivi internazionali, principalmente dagli Stati Uniti (20.2%), compensano il calo del turismo domestico del 34%. Tra i viaggi outbound italiani, la Spagna domina con il 14.3%. Le partenze di punta sono tra il 19-26 dicembre per voli e 24-27 dicembre per hotel.
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Priante, bisogna valorizzare l’enogastronomia e le imprese agrituristiche

📖 At the TTG Travel Experience 2025, held in Italy, Alessandra Priante, President of Enit, highlighted that over 60% of foreign travelers are motivated by enogastronomy. Addressing Coldiretti, Campagna Amica, and Terranostra, she emphasized the importance of effective communication and value creation for micro and small enterprises. She urged the audience to move beyond traditional models and focus on designing new experiences and products with young people in mind.
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Laura Grassi, una vita per la Cina

🗺 Laura Grassi leaves Chinasia after 50 years, ending her tenure with the company she co-founded with Giancarlo Monaco. Chinasia was a pioneering single-product tour operator sending 5,000-6,000 Italians to China annually until 2019. The pandemic halted operations for three years, prompting the sale to Idee Per Viaggiare in 2023. Grassi believes single-product models are outdated. She will continue fostering Italy-China relations with the Ministry of Tourism and the Italy-China Association.
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Turismo scolastico, accolte le richieste di Fiavet

📅 ANAC accommodates Fiavet Confcommercio's requests, simplifying school trip contracts under the Codice Appalti. Schools, as decentralized public administrations, can now directly award contracts up to €221,000, up from €143,000, without tendering procedures. Language courses enjoy a €750,000 threshold. Fiavet's Giuseppe Ciminnisi expresses satisfaction but seeks further regulatory changes to protect small agencies and enhance educational offerings. The new rules allow multiple educational experiences without exceeding community thresholds.
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I tour operator nel 2025 fra Ferraprile e caro vita

🗺 Italian tour operators faced a fluctuating year in 2025, with strong booking periods in April and May and slower months later. Marco Peci from Quality Group and Ramon Parisi from InViaggi noted erratic booking trends. A unique calendar, including April's "Ferraprile" holidays, shifted travel demand and reduced spending in summer. Claudio Asborno from CartOrange and Enrico Ducrot of Viaggi dell’Elefante confirmed July-August declines. Discussions on sustainable pricing and partner dynamics continue, as per Stefano Maria Simei of Futura Vacanze.
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HostMilano 2025: Asachimici&pulyCAFF® coniuga innovazione sostenibile e supporto all'eccellenza del caffè

☕ HostMilano 2025, taking place from October 17-21 in Rho, features Asachimici-pulyCAFF® emphasizing environmental responsibility and coffee professional support. Pre-event training occurs October 10-15 at Bwt Water+More's Milan showroom. The brand, present globally, supports championships in Houston, Jakarta, and Geneva. The Coffee Village hosts competitions from October 17-21, including the Italian Coffee Grand Prix and World Latte Art Grading. pulyCAFF® promotes sustainable practices with recycled packaging and ISO certifications.
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Giro di poltrone in Rocco Forte Hotels, 5 nuovi incarichi

📋 Rocco Forte Hotels announces new leadership for four iconic properties: Hotel de La Ville in Rome, Hotel Savoy in Florence, Hotel Amigo in Brussels, and The Charles Hotel in London. Anna Gricini takes charge in Rome from November 1, Matteo Gentile in Florence on November 3, Maximilian Von Reden in Brussels, and Ulrich Schwer in London. Francesco Roccato will lead The Carlton Milano opening on November 6. These appointments mark a commitment to operational excellence and guest experience.
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REPA in prima linea nella solidarietà: donazioni alimentari e impegno per le famiglie in difficoltà

🥪 REPA, on September 29 in Italy and Germany, joined the UN’s Food Loss and Waste Awareness Day, supporting FEBA by collecting food donations. Employees contributed, directing 156 kg to Cesena’s Il Barco. On September 26, executives Gabriele Nanni and Mauro Barresi attended a charity event in Cervia, aiding Ronald McDonald Italia. REPA, Europe’s leading catering equipment parts distributor, emphasizes community support as a core value, leveraging its extensive logistics for rapid service.
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