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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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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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Futura Vacanze, una new entry sul Mar Rosso

🌍 Futura Vacanze's new Futura Club Invidia Coral Beach Tiran in Sharks Bay, Sharm el Sheikh, enhances their Red Sea offerings, which have doubled. This brings their overseas clubs to seven, spanning the Red Sea, Kenya, Tunisia, and Portugal. The resort features five restaurants, seven bars, four pools, and a wellness area. Weekly flights are available from seven Italian cities, including Milan and Rome, ensuring wide accessibility. General Manager Stefano Maria Simei highlights strategic growth in the Red Sea region.
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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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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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I comuni possono limitare gli affitti brevi, la sentenza della Consulta sulla Toscana

📅 The Corte Costituzionale upheld the Tuscany Region's Tourism Act, allowing municipalities to regulate short-term rentals. Hotels can expand up to 40% within 200 meters, with potential lower limits by mayors. Florentine Mayor Sara Funaro praised the decision, while Confindustria Alberghi supports balanced tourism governance. Conversely, Aigab and Property Managers Italia criticize the ruling, fearing property value drops, increased hotel rates, and administrative conflicts.
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RateHawk stila la classifica delle destinazioni natalizie più prenotate dagli europei

🌍 Francia, Spagna, Regno Unito, Italia e Germania dominano le prenotazioni natalizie in Europa, mentre fuori dall'UE spiccano Stati Uniti, Thailandia, Emirati Arabi Uniti, Giappone e Messico. Dal 22 dicembre 2025 al 5 gennaio 2026, le destinazioni europee rappresentano il 35% delle prenotazioni. Il soggiorno medio all'estero è di 4 notti, con una spesa media di 1.487 euro. In Giappone, le prenotazioni sono aumentate del 188% rispetto allo scorso Natale.
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BeSafe Group e WTW si alleano per ampliare le soluzioni assicurative nel settore alberghiero

💸 WTW partners with Italy's BeSafe Group to enhance global hotel risk management. BeSafe Rate, their insured prepaid rate, boosts hotel revenues by 28%, reduces cancellations by 36%, and increases prepaid bookings by 57%. Over 3,000 hotels in 30 countries, including Best Western and VOIhotels, use this model, protecting more than a million travelers. This collaboration expands BeSafe's reach to the U.S., Latin America, and Asia.
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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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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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Heinz Chef's Bottle: il nuovo packaging professionale che riduce gli sprechi nel foodservice

🍽 Heinz introduced the Chef's Bottle on December 15 in Milan at the Food Genius Academy. This sustainable packaging, made from high-resistance 100% recyclable PET with 30% recycled plastic, reduces waste by up to 22 grams. Designed for kitchens requiring speed and precision, it features ergonomic handling and an optimized neck design. The Chef's Bottle was unveiled at the "Squeeze Game" event, emphasizing its intuitive control and efficiency benefits for horeca operators.
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