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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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Preferred, cresce il portofolio italiano: tutte le new etry

🏡 Preferred Hotels & Resorts expanded its Italian portfolio with 13 new properties in 14 months, including the Armani Hotel Milano joining the Legend Collection. The brand now boasts over 50 hotels in Italy. Among the new entries are the Grand Hotel Imperiale, Grand Hotel Courmayeur Mont Blanc, Ara Maris, Boutique Hotel Stresa, Cala del Porto Punta Ala, Preidlhof Luxury Dolce Vita Resort, and others such as Hotel Excelsior Spa & Lido, Castello Dal Pozzo Resort, Hotel Number Nine, The First Musica, Hotel Bellerive Lifestyle, and Savona 18 Suites.
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Mappamondo “Il lungo raggio trainato dai ponti”

📈 Francesco Maio, recently reinstated as Mappamondo's Commercial Director, reports increased advance booking due to the long spring holidays, enabling better planning. Mappamondo, known for early programming, secures exclusive flight seats and tours for peak demand. An evident rise in average travel value over the past two years, accelerated by price increases and demand for intricate, high-quality trips with 24-hour support. Popular destinations include Japan, Vietnam, Philippines, Namibia, while Mexico and Peru are gaining traction. Shiruq, under Mappamondo since 2025, expands itineraries and staff for cultural trips in its second active year.
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Expedia Taap, nuovo strumento per le agenzie

💸 Expedia Taap enables travel agencies to add a service fee of up to 30% to lodging reservations on their platform. Agents can apply this fee to both standalone accommodation bookings and package rates. This feature, highly requested for compensating agencies' expertise and time, can be easily monitored through Expedia Taap's monthly reports. Vice President Robin Lawther highlighted the move as a natural platform evolution. The service fee option is available in markets including the US, Canada, Mexico, and various European countries.
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Gruppo Nicolaus: ottimi riscontri dalla Tunisia

🏖️ Tunisia showcases strong sales for the Nicolaus Group in 2024, with exceptional results during the Easter weekend and April 25th holiday. Paola Coccarelli, the company's Chief Product Officer, highlights popular destinations Djerba, Mahdia, and Hammamet. Djerba Golf Resort & Spa and Nicolaus Club Helios Beach offer sports, gastronomy, and beach attractions. Authentic experiences await at Nicolaus Club El Fatimi & Acquapark Mahdia, while the newly renovated Nicolaus Club Nozha Beach Resort & Spa in Hammamet promises a dynamic vacation in 2023.
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Luca Fenzo, Suites Global: “Per il Medio Oriente il trend è positivo”

🏕 Luca Fenzo, CEO of Suites Global, reports a tourism boom in the Middle East with strategic investments by local governments in infrastructure and events. Dubai welcomed 18.72 million international visitors in 2024, a 9% increase from the previous year, while Qatar saw over 5 million tourists, marking a 25% growth. Oman, particularly Muscat, is gaining popularity for its unique cultural heritage. Suites Global, leveraging 30 years of experience, offers comprehensive travel services, including hotel bookings, transfers, tours, museum entry, restaurant reservations, security services, and specializes in incentive groups and Mice with its own transportation fleet.
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Ryanair dice sì a Comac O’Leary: “Se il C919 sarà economico, lo compreremo”

🛫 Ryanair's CEO, Michael O’Leary, expressed interest in purchasing Comac's C919 aircraft if priced 10-20% cheaper than Airbus models. He commented on the potential alternative to B737s and dismissed ordering from Airbus before 2030 due to high prices. O’Leary emphasized the importance of cost and is open to different manufacturers if the price is right.
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Voli commerciali sostenuti dal cargo: l’esperienza di Fiumicino

🚚 UPS has opened a new sorting center at Leonardo da Vinci airport. Fiumicino Airport doubled its cargo volume over ten years and now accounts for 20% of Italy's cargo movement. Cargo growth supports the economic sustainability of long-haul flights, even off-season, making previously summer-only routes available year-round. ENAC invested €34 billion in the cargo city. Drone delivery is already a reality, indicating a rapid development in the freight sector.
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Ncl: la strategia commerciale orientata sul trade

🎢 Francesco Paradisi, Ncl's Italian commercial manager, reveals the company's strategy focused on collaboration with traditional travel agencies, networks, and specialized tour operators. Starting May, a rich schedule of ship visits, including Viva class like Viva Napoli, Epic, and recently renovated Breakaway with a new cinema, is planned. Norwegian Sky, operating from Punta Cana with Caribbean itineraries, will be presented at Civitavecchia. Ncl will participate in the TTG fair in Rimini within Visit USA to strengthen their American and Caribbean identity. They emphasize product value over discounts, offering 'Free at Sea' packages for an all-inclusive experience and tailored promotional activities through comarketing. Their booking platform allows agencies to create comprehensive packages, catering to complex itineraries.
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