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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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Mongolfiere in Turchia: un business social da 1 milione di euro al giorno

🏆 In 1991, a British couple discovered Cappadocia as an ideal location for hot air ballooning, leading to tourist flights at 1,000 meters high. With the rise of social media, ballooning became a craze, now valuing the business at €800,000 to €1 million per day. An average of 4,000 tourists per day partake at €200 each, significantly up from the pre-pandemic price of €70. Weather conditions can spike prices to €400-€500 for an hour's flight.
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Tahilandia: la situazione torna alla normalità

🚨 After the earthquake on March 28, Thailand's tourism and transportation report normal operations. BTS Skytrain, MRT blue and purple lines resumed services on March 28 and 29, respectively, while pink and yellow lines remain closed. All Bangkok airports, including Suvarnabhumi, are operational. Long-distance train services from Bangkok's Grand Central resumed. Din Daeng Expressway is closed for inspections; Sirat Expressway is an alternative. All Chao Phraya River bridges are open. Bangkok Mass Transit has enhanced night bus services. Highways, malls like Siam Paragon, CentralWorld, and tourist services are functioning normally. Upcoming festivals, including Maha Songkran, will proceed as scheduled.
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Santanchè alla Fiavet: “Vi siamo vicini”

🏖️ The annual Fiavet assembly, attended by Tourism Minister Daniela Santanché, took place in Lamezia Terme, celebrating over 60 years of the association's leadership in organized tourism. Santanché emphasized the Ministry's support for travel agencies and tour operators, highlighting a crucial battle to amend package travel regulations in Brussels. Italy has surpassed France in global appreciation, indicating a growing prominence in the tourism sector.
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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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