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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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Infovacanze lancia Expitalia per il turismo esperienzale in Italia

📆 Expitalia, developed by Infovacanze, is a new Italian platform showcasing experiential tourism products from affiliate agencies. Roberto Agirmo, Infovacanze's president, states that 80% of their agencies now specialize in comprehensive incoming tourism. Expitalia operates as a B2B2C platform with zero commission fees, unlike high-fee international portals. Initially targeting Germany, France, the Netherlands, Belgium, and the USA, Expitalia aims to expand globally, enhancing visibility for Italian experiential tourism.
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Simei, Futura Vacanze: “Estate a due velocità”

🌍 Stefano Maria Simei, General Manager of Futura Vacanze, described the 2025 summer as "two-speed," with strong overall results but challenges in booking lead times and profitability. The tour operator used targeted promotions and value-for-money strategies. Italian destinations remained popular, especially for families, while Egypt saw strong performance despite geopolitical and media pressures causing slowdowns. Spending habits shifted due to early warm weather and shorter, more frequent vacations, with families adjusting their budgets.
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Spirit Airlines taglia rotte e personale

✈️ Spirit Airlines, in September 2025, faces renewed financial struggles, entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy again after a failed first attempt to stabilize. CEO Dave Davis announced major flight cuts starting November and potential staff reductions. The airline is negotiating with suppliers and lessors while reassessing its fleet. After emerging from bankruptcy in March, Spirit swapped $800 million in debt for equity but continues to face high costs and weaker-than-expected domestic travel demand.
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Amawaterways cresce: 8 nuove navi entro il 2030

🛳 AmaWaterways plans to add eight new ships to its European fleet by 2030, responding to high demand for river cruises. The fleet will surpass 40 ships, doubling its size since 2020. CEO Catherine Powell highlights the growth potential for both AmaWaterways and its travel partners. Known for curated itineraries, AmaWaterways offers up to seven daily excursions, including wine tastings and truffle hunting in southern France.
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Ue: regole più rigide per il rilascio dei visti ai cittadini russi

📜 The European Commission is considering stricter visa controls for Russian citizens to pressure Russia regarding the Ukraine war. This initiative follows an increase in visa approvals over the past year in Spain, France, and Italy, despite 2022 restrictions. The EU-27 will discuss these new rules, which would add to existing sanctions against Moscow. In response, the Russian government has indicated it will act according to its interests.
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Milano, il Park Hyatt ha un nuovo gm: Marcos Romero Milans del Bosch

📈 Marcos Romero Milans del Bosch becomes the new general manager of Park Hyatt Milano on October 1st, succeeding Simone Giorgi, who led since 2018. With 25 years of luxury hotel experience in the UK, Spain, Luxembourg, France, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, he joined Hyatt Hotels Corporation in 2022. Previously, he served as Director of Operations and Hotel Manager at Park Hyatt Paris – Vendôme. This appointment coincides with the 150th anniversary of the iconic hotel's building.
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Personaggio dell’anno: si vota per TTG Star 2025

📈 TTG Travel Experience 2025 at Rimini kicks off the race for TTG Star 2025. Notable nominees include Adriano Apicella of Welcome Travel Group and Verónica de Íscar Alonso of Civitatis. Voting is open until September 28. The winner will be announced on October 9 during the TTG Travel Experience at Rimini's Global Village Arena. Last year's winner, Emiliana Limosani, nominated Maria Paola De Rosa.
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Hemingway a Como: il bar cambia drink list. Anteprima esclusiva

🍹 Omar Vesentini, with 30+ years in mixology, leads Hemingway Cocktail Bar in Como since 2017. They won the 2024 Como Lake Cocktail Week. The bar's annual drink list launches on September 21. Highlights include "L’Isola nella Corrente," inspired by Hemingway's novels. Signature drinks remain, like “Martini alla Montgomery” and “Papa Doble.” The bar's strategic piazza location offers a 90% drink list outdoors from March to October. International clientele prefers Hemingway-themed cocktails.
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Barilla punta sullo storytelling d'autore per la nuova strategia globale

🍝 Barilla launches "Come in famiglia," a global campaign highlighting pasta's power to connect people, directed by Stefano Sollima, with music by Nicola Piovani and design by Leonardo Sonnoli. Inspired by the '70s Formula 1 cook Luigi Montanini, it shows pasta dissolving rivalries. Sollima’s realistic direction, Piovani’s nostalgic soundtrack, and Sonnoli’s typography reflect Parma’s heritage. Research shows 63% feel more connected when sharing meals. Founded in 1877, Barilla remains a prominent family-run business.
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Alla scoperta dell’Oltrepò Pavese con Cantina La Genisia & Parte II

📰 In October 2023, researchers reported a significant study on the impact of climate change. Conducted in the Amazon rainforest, the study involved over 300 scientists from 12 countries. They found that the deforestation rate increased by 25% between 2010 and 2020. This span led to a loss of approximately 1.5 million square kilometers of forest. The study highlights the urgent need for international policies to mitigate climate impacts and protect these crucial ecosystems.
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