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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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Spirit, in arrivo 100 milioni di dollari di nuovi finanziamenti

🛩 In 2024, Spirit Airlines secured $100 million in new funding to support its restructuring. The airline can access $50 million immediately, with the remainder contingent on restructuring progress and further agreements. This comes after Spirit abandoned 14 airports, canceled leases for over 80 aircraft, and cut routes and jobs. Spirit's CEO, Dave Davis, thanked creditors for their support, acknowledging significant progress in the transformation effort.
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L’inverno dei tour operator: traina il lungo raggio e cresce l’advance booking

🌍 Winter 2025/26 sees a 15% growth in tour operator volumes and passengers. Revenues rise 10%, with passenger growth at 7%. Over 70% of bookings are now made 60-90 days in advance. Group trips and long-distance tours are increasingly popular, with top destinations including Thailand, Maldives, and the U.S. Travel costs average €2,500-€3,000, with significant variations by destination. Prices remain stable with slight increases, particularly for long-distance travel.
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Lo strano caso del posto con il finestrino senza finestrino

🛩 In the U.S., a class action lawsuit targets airlines for misleading practices related to "window seats" without windows. Over a million seats on Boeing 737, 757, and Airbus A321 were sold, with fees ranging from $30 to over $100. Airlines claim "window" denotes booking standards, not an actual window. The EU scrutinizes ancillary fees, stressing consumer protection. Travel agencies must ensure fees align with real window seats to avoid liability.
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Wizz Air lancia due nuove rotte da Palermo

✈️ Wizz Air launched Palermo-Warsaw and Palermo-Bratislava flights from Falcone Borsellino Airport on December 16, 2025. Operated with Airbus A321neo, the Warsaw route runs thrice weekly, and the Bratislava route four times weekly. Sicily now has 19 international routes. Wizz Air operates 245 routes in Italy, covering 31 countries with 28 A321neo aircraft. In 2025, over 20.1 million passengers were transported, marking an 8.2% increase from the previous year.
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Nuovi itinerari nel Mediterraneo per Msc nel 2026

🛳️ Msc Crociere, in summer 2026, enhances its Eastern Mediterranean offerings with Msc Lirica and Msc Divina, featuring 7-night itineraries. Msc Lirica departs from Venice-Marghera visiting Kotor, Mykonos (overnight), Syros, and Ancona. Msc Divina sails from Civitavecchia to Mykonos, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Marmaris, and Naples. Notable new stops are Marmaris and Syros. Leonardo Massa, vp Southern Europe, highlights the blend of iconic and lesser-known destinations.
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Ezhaya, Astoi: “Il 2026 sarà un anno di crescita”

📈 Pier Ezhaya, president of Astoi Confindustria Viaggi, anticipates solid growth for 2026 after three positive years. Astoi's forecast projects an 8-10% average growth. Experiential travel, small group or tailor-made trips, and advance booking will drive demand. Travelers prioritize quality-price ratios and personalized, authentic experiences. Technology and AI are crucial for enhancing travel services, but human interaction remains key.
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Viaggi trasformativi Explora: “Noi siamo la risposta”

🛳 Explora Journeys, led by Barbara Baldini, plans expansion with six ships by 2028, investing 3.5 billion euros. Key regions include North Europe, North America, and the Arabian Peninsula. Partnered with 2,000 agencies, they're seeing growth in advance bookings, up to 12 months ahead. The ships, accommodating 850 passengers, offer unique, non-circular cruises and immersive experiences. Strong markets include the US, Canada, and Germany, with special focus on sports events like Montecarlo's F1 Grand Prix.
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eDreams Odigeo: le soluzioni flessibili spingono Prime, rinnovi aumentati del 15%

🛫 Dana Dunne, CEO of eDreams Odigeo, highlights the success of integrating flexible services into their Prime program, boosting renewal rates by over 15%. This strategy aims to evolve Prime into a comprehensive premium travel platform. eDreams Odigeo targets reaching 13 million members by 2030, driven by enhanced value propositions emphasizing flexibility and peace of mind.
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L’idea di Costa Crociere per rafforzare l’intesa La centralità delle adv

📈 Costa Crociere unveils its 2026 agency contract, emphasizing entrepreneurship and services. Offered is a supercommission up to 5% on select 350 departures for 2025 sales over €30,000, alongside ordinary and 'We care' over-commissions. Aimed at boosting demand and early bookings, the program includes new e-learning and 60 training sessions across 30 locations for 1,800 agents. The approach targets enhancing storytelling and market presence, according to Italy sales director Riccardo Fantoni.
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Master Explorer: il 2025 si chiude a più 41%

🛫 In 2025, Master Explorer will see a 41% overall growth, thanks to a 60% rise in business travel driven by digital platforms like Business Travel by Prenotando. Leisure travel increased by 36%, with notable growth in the USA, Japan, Middle East, and Southeast Asia. Plans for 2026 include strengthening ties with travel agencies to boost strategic market presence. Investments will focus on enhancing technological and organizational innovation, says President Gaetano Catacchio.
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