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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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Hotellerie, un business da 57,4 miliardi di dollari L’analisi e le stime di JLL

🏨 Global hotel investments hit $57.4 billion in 2024, a 7% increase from 2023. Demand reached 4.8 billion overnight stays, up by 102 million. The sector adapts to changing travel habits and consumer preferences. The 2025 Global Hotel Investment Outlook by JLL predicts a 15-25% investment growth over 2024, with the Americas leading, followed by Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Luxury remains most attractive, especially in urban markets with high entry barriers. Italy invested 1.7 billion euros in 2024, with significant transactions in Rome since 2019. Claudia Bisignani of JLL highlights significant sector transformation, expecting continued resilience and attractiveness in 2025. Lifestyle hotels emerge, generating 40% of revenue from non-room services, capitalizing on the 'experience economy'.
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Caramanna: “Sfrutteremo l’effetto Giubileo”

🌆 Gianluca Caramanna, member of the Productive Activities Committee and advisor to the Italian Ministry of Tourism, assures that the 'Jubilee effect' will positively impact incoming tourism. Caramanna compares the expected long-term benefits to those seen by France following the Olympics, predicting an increase in tourists choosing Italy in the coming years. He emphasizes the need for quality over quantity in the competition with Spain, which has more accommodations but a lower level of offer. No specific dates or numbers are provided.
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Diriyah, la promessa “autentica” dell’Arabia Saudita

🏕 Diriyah in Saudi Arabia, a new visionary project part of Vision 2030, was promoted at ITB Berlin where Diriyah Company launched their 'Land of Firsts' campaign. Kiran Haslam, Diriyah Company's CMO, highlights the city's modern yet culturally rich experiences, aimed at a "mature" European market. Europe remains a key visitor source, especially Italy over the past 3.5 years. With Riyadh Air and Saudia, Diriyah seeks direct flights from Italy, Germany, and Spain. The luxury segment, supported by 37 hotel groups including Oberoi, Six Senses, Four Seasons, aims to attract diverse markets with the goal of 15 million annual visitors by 2030.
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Dalla Sicilia arriva Rum Mater, distribuito da Rinaldi 1957

🍸 Distilleria Alma in Modica, Sicily, founded in 2021 by Annalisa Spadaro, Hugo Gallardo, and Alejandro Lopez, is Italy's first dedicated rum producer, crafting Rum Mater. Two sugar cane types are cultivated: sweet, fruity viola and earlier-maturing yellow from Spain. Sugarcane is harvested manually from March to June, with juice fermented for 72 or 96 hours before distillation. The Mater line includes various rum profiles and Mater Gin from Panela raw sugar. The distillery began with an acre in 2022, expanding to three acres in 2023. Mater Rum is distributed by Rinaldi 1957 since February, a company with a €22.3 million turnover and a portfolio of over 130 brands.
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Flower Burger e Cucina Botanica tornano con una nuova creazione

🍓 Planter Burger, a new plant-based culinary creation, combines fresh arugula, marinated red cabbage, marinated zucchini, and sesame seed mayo with a chickpea, rice, and beetroot patty, plus citrusy carrot hummus. Created by the partnership of Botanical Burger, Flower Burger, and Cucina Botanica, it's inspired by Planter app's philosophy of offering balanced, personalized plant-based meal plans. The limited edition Planter Burger is available at all Flower Burger locations in Italy, and with each purchase, customers get a 15% discount voucher for the Planter website. Carlotta Perego and Matteo Toto emphasize the burger's nutritional balance, rich plant variety, and fulfillment of eating plant-based without compromising on flavor or nutrition.
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Oleificio Zucchi diventa Società Benefit

🌻 Oleificio Zucchi, an Italian oil company with 215 years of history, proudly announces becoming a Società Benefit, highlighting its commitment to economic growth, social well-being, environmental sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. Founded in 1810, Zucchi introduced the Olive Oil Supply Chain Sustainability Certification in 2017 and received the Made Green in Italy certification in 2024. It has been documenting its sustainability journey since 2005 through its Sustainability Report. Zucchi joins over 3,000 Italian companies embracing sustainable business models.
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Export formaggi: nel 2024 cresce il mercato in Giappone

🍪 Italian cheese exports to Japan grew by 14% in volume and 11% in value in 2024, with 12,700 tonnes worth €106.9 million exported, 40% of which were PDO products. Grana Padano PDO and Parmigiano Reggiano PDO led with a 12% increase, nearly 2,000 tonnes valued over €22 million. Grated cheeses soared by 87% (1,400 tonnes), followed by Mozzarella di Bufala Campana PDO (800 tonnes) and Gorgonzola PDO (510 tonnes). AFIDOP revealed these figures at Foodex Japan 2025 in Tokyo, held from March 11 to 14, 2025. President Antonio Auricchio highlighted that despite the Yen's depreciation in 2023, demand for PDO Italian cheeses continues, supported by the 5,000 Italian restaurants in Tokyo and the popularity of Western dishes like cacio e pepe. Cheese consumption in Japan has more than doubled since 1990, exceeding 300,000 tonnes, with fresh cheeses trending upwards.
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Acqua Sant'Anna ottiene il Premio Industria Felix

💰 Acqua Sant’Anna Spa awarded the Alta Onorificenza di Bilancio at the 61° Premio Industria Felix - Il Nord Ovest in Milan, recognizing its managerial performance and financial reliability. The company, based in Piedmont, achieved a growing revenue of €320 million, is known for its continuous economic growth and technological innovation in the mineral water sector. Its modern Vinadio (CN) facility constantly upgrades with robotic solutions, leading to high production volumes. Recently, it acquired the French brand Eau Neuve to expand internationally.
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La pizza di Franco Pepe al 7Pines Resort Sardinia

🍕 The luxurious 7Pines Resort Sardinia, located on the northeastern coast of Sardinia, continues its collaboration with master pizza maker Franco Pepe for "Spazio by Franco Pepe" as the resort reopens on April 16, 2025. The restaurant is part of the resort's Hub Gastronomico, which offers a sensory dining experience celebrating sustainability, local excellence, and culinary creativity. The Michelin Guide-mentioned restaurant Capogiro, led by Executive Chef Pasquale D’Ambrosio, and the exclusive beach club Cone Club, are also part of the resort's dining offerings. For the 2025 season, the menu features returning favorites and a new creation highlighting Sardinian biodiversity. 7Pines Resort Sardinia, part of Destination by Hyatt, offers 75 rooms, 8 junior suites, 21 suites, two pools, three restaurants, three bars, a spa, a kids club, and sports facilities on a 15-hectare Mediterranean promontory.
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Forum Visit Usa a Torino, bilancio positivo per la prima edizione

🏦 Mia Hezi, president of Visit Usa Italia, commented on the first edition of the Forum Visita Usa, a spin-off of the Showcase Usa, in Turin. The event facilitated one-to-one meetings with members like Alidays, America World, Condor, and others, and featured presentations from six U.S. destinations, including New York City Tourism + Conventions and Visit California, plus the airline Condor, aiming to strengthen collaboration and promote U.S. tourism in the Italian market.
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