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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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Castel Monastero riapre fra cucina gourmet e wellbeing

🏠 Castel Monastero, owned by the Marcegaglia family, reopens on the first day of spring near Siena, showcasing its Michelin-starred Restaurant Contrada led by Executive Chef Davide Canella, which will reopen on April 15. The resort's Cantina restaurant will start serving again on March 21. Spa Monasterii, covering 1500 square meters, introduces a new Spa manager, Daniela Rossato, and will feature new wellness programs focused on holistic, botanical, and monastic themes throughout 2025. Guests can also enjoy truffle hunting, wine tasting in Chianti and Val d'Orcia, and olive oil experiences, as well as participating in the famous Palio events in Siena.
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Villaggio, la rivincita di un grande classico

🏖️; Summer will see the resurgence of holiday village formula, appealing increasingly to families, according to Belinda Coccia, commercial director of Futura Vacanze, and Rabeea Ansari, managing director Southern Europe and emerging market for Club Med. Tradition and innovation are balanced, with tour operators investing in customer experience enhancements. Long-haul destinations remain popular, with Club Med sales about 70% long-haul, while Veratour's CEO Stefano Pompili highlights Egypt and Tunisia as exceptional performers.
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Investimenti e servizi al top: il futuro dei viaggi in treno nella vision di Diamantini

🚂 Trenitalia's Business AV director, Pietro Diamantini, highlights the Italian railway sector's evolution with a focus on growing tourism influenced by international travelers and 'bleasure' trends, combining work and leisure. Trenitalia invested €1.3 billion in new trains, including the Frecciarossa TR1000-14000 set to enter service in October with a 40% increase in Executive class seats and enhanced onboard services. International expansion features the Milan-Paris route resuming on April 1, Paris-Marseille in June, and plans for a Milan-Rome-Munich connection by 2026, with growth in Spain also noted. Digital innovation will improve onboard Wi-Fi and entertainment, plus a user-friendly app for premium service bookings. Infrastructure enhancements in Southern Italy aim to streamline travel with upgrades like the Napoli-Bari route, increasing connections to Pompei, the Amalfi Coast, and Gulf islands. The Trenitalia Pass will enable travel agents to create customized travel packages for foreign visitors.
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I4T, la crescita continua anche nel 2025

💸 Christian Garrone of I4T reports a 20% sales increase in early March 2025 compared to their best month in 2024. I4T is leading in insurance solutions, support, and technology for trade, with a positive sales trend in Q1 2025. They are revamping products and launching a new legal protection policy for passengers, enhancing real-time compensation verification for delays or cancellations. I4T emphasizes the strategic role of AI, insisting on thorough training for effective use while maintaining the irreplaceable human element in customer interactions.
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Busitalia, obiettivo puntato sull’intermodalità

🚢 Busitalia announces a €44 million investment for 111 next-generation buses by summer, under CEO Serafino Lo Pane. The FS group company focuses on intermodality, including lake ferries on Lake Trasimeno and airport connections to Salerno, Perugia, and Orio al Serio for Brescia and Verona. They also plan new Dolomite links from Padova to Cortina. Aiming to enhance Italian tourism accessibility, they seek collaboration with travel agencies and online platforms to provide integrated services.
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easyJet lancia il Milano Linate-Gran Canaria per l’inverno

✈ easyJet announces a new route from Milan Linate to Gran Canaria, starting October 26. This new connection offers an escape from winter cold within Europe, with Gran Canaria's year-round mild climate. The route expands easyJet's winter travel options, with the airline now serving 22 airports from Linate, including 17 new ones since March 30, the beginning of operations at the new base.
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Una caccia al tesoro alla scoperta dell’Estonia: oggi il webinar di TTG

🏁 In Estonia, a webinar organized by the Estonian tourism board and TTG Italia is scheduled for today at 14:00. It introduces the "Visit Estonia Treasure Hunt" event from June 15 to 20, where participants will explore Estonia in teams, deciphering clues to find cultural treasures, historical gems, and local flavors. Details and registration are available through the provided webinar link.
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Cloud 7 debutta in Europa con un boutique art-hotel nel cuore di Roma

🏠 Cloud 7 by Kerten Hospitality debuts in Rome, Italy, marking its first foray into the city and Europe. Located between Via del Corso and Via di Pietra, close to Piazza di Spagna, the boutique hotel aims to attract design enthusiasts, creatives, and those seeking local culture. CEO Marloes Knippenberg highlights the brand's commitment to authentic experiences, innovative design, and community spirit, indicating it as a step in Kerten Hospitality's global expansion plans, including Europe and Morocco. The hotel caters to young travelers, digital nomads, and art lovers, offering a 'conscious' travel experience without compromising on quality and design. Art curator Agnese Landolfo and Genius Loci Architettura collaborated on the project, integrating site-specific artwork from established and emerging local artists and students from the Accademia di Belle Arti di Roma. General Manager Romina Lupattelli emphasizes the immersive experience and community-focused atmosphere at Cloud 7 Hotel Roma.
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Veneto, record storico per il turismo

🏖 Veneto ended 2024 with a record-high 21 million arrivals and 73 million overnight stays, up 3.3% and 2.2% respectively. Hotels saw a 1.1% increase in arrivals with stable overnight stays; non-hotel accommodations rose in both arrivals (6.5%) and stays (3.8%). Foreign tourist numbers grew (arrivals +5.9%, stays +4.0%), while domestic tourists decreased (arrivals -1.5%, stays -1.8%). Notable rises in arrivals from Germany (+2.3%), the US (+8.3% in stays), and the UK (+6.3% in stays), while declines were seen from the Netherlands, Switzerland, Czech Republic, and Denmark.
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First Class Cruise, al via il nuovo marchio di crociere

🚢 First Class Holidays director prepares for the launch of First Class Cruise in Dover this May. The new cruise brand will offer long-range cruises on six continents with customized pre and post-cruise itineraries. Following a restructuring, First Class Travel Group now operates with four distinct brands targeting different segments of the bespoke long-haul flights market. Daniel Gathercole, CEO, identified a market gap in tailored land services for cruises, with a brochure and dedicated website available from April.
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