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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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Trump vuole che le navi delle compagnie di crociere Usa paghino le tasse negli States

🚢 U.S. cruise companies, including Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Carnival Corporation, headquartered in Miami but registered abroad in Liberia, Bermuda, and Panama, are scrutinized by Trump administration's Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) responds, stating cruise companies pay nearly $2.5 billion in U.S. taxes, 65% of their global tax payments.
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Fiavet Toscana, i nuovi corsi di formazione per le agenzie

📖 Fiavet Toscana-Confcommercio organizes ongoing training programs, including courses on Tik Tok marketing, communication strategies, AI in travel, storytelling, social media marketing (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn), accounting for travel agencies, GDS and ticketing. President Pier Carlo Testa emphasizes enhancing travel agents' consultancy skills for a competitive edge. Courses, supported by the Ente bilaterale del Turismo Toscana, are free for members and scheduled in low season to avoid work interference.
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Londra-Bangkok low cost: la novità di Norse Atlantic

✈ Norse announced a new low-cost intercontinental route from London to Bangkok, with flights launching on October 26 and up to four frequencies a week. This is Norse's first British route to Asia, while Bangkok had already been connected to Oslo since 2023. Norse also plans to add a flight from Stockholm next winter. The airline previously revealed a new route from Gatwick to Cape Town, South Africa, expanding its intercontinental network from the London airport.
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L’amministrazione Trump vuole che le navi dell compagnie di crociere Usa paghino le tasse negli States

🚢 Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Carnival Corporation, based in Miami but incorporated overseas in Liberia, Bermuda, and Panama, targeted by the Trump administration's Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick for registering ships in foreign jurisdictions. CLIA responds, noting cruise lines pay nearly $2.5 billion in taxes in the U.S., accounting for 65% of their global tax payments.
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LMDV Hospitality Group acquisisce il 100% del Twiga

🏠 LMDV Hospitality Group, led by Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, acquires 100% of Gruppo Twiga from Flavio Briatore's Majestas Group, merging with Triple Sea Food (Casa Fiori Chiari, Trattoria del Ciumbia, Vesta). Expansion includes Vesta's relocation to Twiga in Forte dei Marmi, transformation of ex-Billionaire into Twiga in Sardinia with two restaurants, Vesta's introduction in Montecarlo and Baia Beniamin, and a new Twiga opening in Milan scheduled for September.
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Boeing potrebbe riprendere i contatti commerciali con la Russia

🏭 Three years after the Ukraine war outbreak, Boeing may resume commercial activities with Russia, potentially restarting contact for aircraft repairs and spare parts. Russia faced challenges due to severed ties with major aircraft manufacturers like Airbus and Boeing, even considering reviving outdated Tupolev planes. No confirmation from the Kremlin or concrete proposals have been reported yet.
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Santanchè: “Via Francigena sempre più internazionale”

🏁 Via Francigena, an Italian religious route, saw increased attractiveness in 2024, with 87% of pilgrims walking and a slight drop in cycle-travelers to 13%. Italian pilgrims made up the majority at 70.7%, with others from France, the USA, the UK, and the Netherlands, marking 50 nations in total. Over 20% of these were under 25. April remained the top month to start the journey, with 26%, but 2024 showed a more even distribution of travelers throughout the year. The Tourism Minister, Daniela Santanchè, highlights the route's international reach and its role in breaking seasonal travel patterns.
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Destination Italia lancia Trip Builder in Hubcore.AI

🏖 Destination Italia integrated Trip Builder into Hubcore.AI, enhancing the operational and administrative efficiency of travel designers. This integration is expected to cut tailor-made processing time by 70%, improve response times, focus on sales rather than procedures, and increase the conversion rate by 20%. Additionally, it predicts a 10% increase in average transaction value, a 1% rise in profit margins, and a 10% reduction in operational costs. Hubcore.AI, now equipped with Trip Builder, offers a comprehensive tool that enriches proposals with high-margin experiential in-house products beyond just accommodation.
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Fondazione Isola di Pantelleria: accordo con Ita Airways

🌎 Pantelleria's municipality established the 'Isola di Pantelleria' foundation to promote culture and tourism. Myrta Merlino, a journalist, chairs the administrative board, emphasizing the island's sustainability and cross-cultural dialogue. Mayor Fabrizio D’Ancona is satisfied with Merlino's appointment, which aligns with the foundation's strategic vision. A landmark achievement is the partnership with Ita Airways for direct flights to Pantelleria, enhancing tourism access in 2025.
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Viva Resorts by Wyndham: idee per la primavera

🌞 Viva Resorts by Wyndham saw an 8% increase in Italian market presence in the Caribbean in 2024. Direct Neos flights in spring to Mexico and the Dominican Republic facilitate travel. Giuliana Carniel, Vice President of Sales & Revenue, highlights the region's safety and competitive all-inclusive offers. With nine resorts in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and the Bahamas, spring advantages include greater room availability and easier access to activities and restaurant bookings. Easter and spring breaks focus on resorts in Mexico (Viva Maya and Viva Azteca), Dominican Republic (Viva V Samaná for adults only), and the Bahamas (Viva Fortuna Beach). Ideal spring travel is marked by festive bridges, honeymoon trips, and potential savings.
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