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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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Etias triplicato, t.o. e adv europee sul piede di guerra

🛫 The European tourism sector is worried about the European Commission's proposal to increase the Etias fee from €7 to €20, nearly tripling since 2018. Associations like Ectaa and Etoa argue it burdens families amid geopolitical instability and rising costs. They urge for an impact assessment justifying this hike. The Council and European Parliament are advised to reject the proposal and demand a more reasonable fee.
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Pellicano Hotels Italy, la new entry umbra è un’ex abbazia

🏨 Pellicano Hotels Italy expands in Umbria with the acquisition of La Badia, a 3,400 sq. meter property near Orvieto, slated to open in 2027. This former Benedictine abbey, dating between the 6th and 12th centuries, will be transformed into a 24-room hotel with services like an outdoor pool and spa, thanks to an investment exceeding €43 million. Meanwhile, Hotel Il Pellicano celebrates 60 years with events starting August 29.
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Wizz Air investe sulla Sicilia, da ottobre via al Catania-Danzica

✈️ Wizz Air is launching a new route connecting Catania to Gdańsk, starting October 28, with flights three times a week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday). The route, serviced by Airbus A321neo, is Wizz Air's fourth direct connection from Catania to Poland. Catania-Fontanarossa Airport, a key Wizz Air base since October 2020, offers 17 routes to 9 countries. In early 2025, nearly 4,000 flights carried over 823,000 passengers with a 99.8% completion rate.
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Parchi italiani in volata, crescono offerta e visitatori

🏟 2024 saw Italian amusement parks increase offer and visitors. Days open rose by 4.9% to 22,836. Visitor numbers grew by 7.4% to 21,104,651, with ticket revenue reaching €306,640,128 (+1%). €220 million was invested in new attractions, with €500 million planned from 2025 to 2027. The Veneto region led with 34% of total spending and 23% of visitors. December attendance peaked at 1,514 daily visitors. The industry's economic impact is €2 billion.
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Hotel, l’exploit del 2025 Volano le città minori

📈 Second quarter of 2025 in Italy saw hotel occupancy and ADR rise. Occupancy increased by 1.1 points from 2024, with ADR up by 5.6% and peaks over 10% in some cities. Compared to 2023, occupancy rose over 15%. 39 cities monitored; Sassari under 60% occupancy, Bologna, Rome, Milan, and Florence over 80%. Perugia's midscale hotel rates jumped by 14.2%. Easter and holidays boosted overall demand.
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Premium economy La novità dell’A350 di Emirates

🛫 Emirates' Airbus A350, presented at Bologna Airport, offers three service classes for 312 passengers, featuring a standout premium economy. Flavio Ghiringhelli, Emirates' Italy country manager, highlighted a $5 billion investment for fleet service class upgrades. Emirates boasts an 80% occupancy rate on Italy-Dubai routes. The A350 may later host four service classes, including first class. Ghiringhelli will move to Dubai in September to lead Emirates' South Europe area, while the search for his Italian market successor continues.
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Visit Usa: viaggiare ora negli Stati Uniti non è mai stato più conveniente

🌎 Visit USA Italia clarifies that the recent cost increases for travel to the United States won't affect Italians, as 95% use the ESTA, which remains unchanged. A new €250 visa integrity tax targets a small minority of travelers. Despite U.S. tourism challenges, the destination remains popular for Italians. With low airfares, hotel promotions, and a weak dollar, travel to the U.S. has never been more affordable.
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Hospitality italiana, Venezia mantiene il primato di città più cara

📽 Venezia, Q2 2025, Italian Hotel Monitor: Despite a 75.5% hotel occupancy rate, the city leads Italy in hotel prices with an average of €264.78 per room, up 1.4% from 2024. Bologna, Rome, Milan, and Florence boast higher occupancy rates, with Bologna topping at 82.4%. Significant price hikes are seen in Taranto (+12.9%), Trieste (+10.6%), and Perugia (+10.1%). Midscale hotels in Perugia and upscale hotels in Bolzano saw price increases of 14.2% and 12.7%, respectively.
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Estate record per gli arrivi nella Capitale

🏖 Estate 2025, Roma: Turismo record con oltre 38 milioni di arrivi, un incremento del 18% rispetto al 2024. Il 70% delle camere d'albergo occupate a luglio e agosto, e quasi il 60% a settembre. I turisti soggiornano in media sei notti, con una spesa pro-capite oltre i 2.000 euro, generando un giro d'affari di 15 miliardi di euro. Dati forniti da Abitare A Roma e Comune di Roma.
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Orient Express, via alle prenotazioni per Palazzo Donà Giovannelli

🏨 Orient Express opens bookings for its first Venice hotel, Palazzo Donà Giovannelli, welcoming guests from April 2026. Located in Cannaregio, this 15th-century building, restored by architect Aline Asmar d’Amman, offers 47 rooms, suites, and apartments. Features include six signature suites with canal views, a Wagon Bar, and a restaurant. Guests can access the hotel by private boat via the Gothic canal entrance or through Santa Fosca's secret garden.
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