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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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Pappalardo, Ita: “Con Lh piena collaborazione”

✈ Sandro Pappalardo, newly appointed president of Ita Airways, is reviewing the company's industrial plan, aiming for break-even currently and assessing fleet and staff changes starting from 2026. Ita Airways' revenue has grown 27% to €2.7 billion, with an 81% overall load factor and a 20% increase in passengers to over 18 million. The Italian government holds 59%. Pappalardo emphasizes collaboration with Lufthansa and long-haul routes, which account for 50% of revenue with an 84% occupancy rate. Changes to the industrial plan will be announced before summer.
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Pappalardo su Alitalia: “Non abbiamo ancora le idee chiare”

🛫 Alitalia's logo, acquired by Ita for €80 million, is set to re-emerge on the global stage, as confirmed by both the Italian Government and partner Lufthansa. Ita's President Sandro Pappalardo, despite unclear plans for the old brand, along with new CEO Joerg Eberhart, aims to enhance the airline's value. Ita will transition from Skyteam to Star Alliance, concluding its affiliation with Skyteam by the end of May. The move is expected to aid in reaching break-even by leveraging the new alliance's potential for growth in long-haul routes.
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Emirates ripristina il terzo volo da Roma a Dubai

✈️ Emirates will launch a third daily flight on the Dubai-Roma route on June 1, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER. The flight will depart Dubai at 03:30 and arrive in Rome at 07:40, with the return flight leaving Rome at 11:30 and landing in Dubai at 19:20 local time. The aircraft will feature 8 private First Class suites, 42 lie-flat Business seats, and 310 Economy seats, offering over 6,500 on-demand entertainment channels in more than 40 languages. Emirates has operated in Italy for over 30 years, now with 42 weekly flights connecting Milan, Venice, Bologna, and Rome to Dubai using a mix of Boeing 777 and Airbus A380, including a non-stop Milan-New York JFK route. An Airbus A350 will soon join the fleet for Bologna flights.
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Il Tucano Viaggi Ricerca entra in Kel 12

🏖️ Kel 12, a tour operating brand, acquires Il Tucano Viaggi Ricerca, a Turin-based operator specializing in cultural travel. Aimed at strengthening Kel 12's position in cultural tourism, Il Tucano maintains its Turin office and team. CEO Gianluca Rubino emphasizes strategic value and commitment to quality offerings with unique itineraries. Il Tucano was founded in 1968 by Willy Fassio, starting with expeditions in the Amazon along the Orinoco River.
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Europa World mette in scena la nuova Tunisia

🌎 Europa World launches its first monographic catalog showcasing the "new Tunisia" as a safe and culturally rich destination. From January 1, 2025, all travelers to Tunisia must have a passport valid for at least three months. The catalog covers the March 2025/2026 season, offering trips for groups of 2 to 25 people and individual travels. It includes various tours like "Tunisia oases and Roman cities" (8 days) and "Mini tour of the Sahara Desert and surroundings" (6 days). Tunisair and Ita Airways help limit market price increases, currently around 10%. Noteworthy is Marco Peci, Quality Group's Commercial and Marketing Director, highlighting the desert's ancient culture covering 40% of Tunisia and the reopening of the Bardo Museum in Tunis. The new itineraries from Europa World also include multidimensional experiences, with extended departure calendars and travel times under three hours. Two fam trips and thematic events are planned to increase Tunisia's tourism numbers within three years.
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M Destinations: Mangia’s stringe il legame con le adv

📍 M Destinations, a new tool by Mangia’s, enhances travel agency relations, launching in March 2025 with a pre-registration option. CEO Marcello Mangia reports excellent 2024 results and announces the Sardinia Resort in Gallura for 2025. The B2B booking platform revolutionizes with digital tools, offering flight search engines, hotel and transfer bookings, AI-created travel descriptions, customizable travel packages, dedicated agency benefits, and incentive campaigns.
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Unipol valuta la cessione di UNA Hotels per un miliardo

💰 Unipol Group is considering selling its hospitality branch, UNA Hotels, for an estimated value of around €1 billion. Advised by Goldman Sachs, the potential sale will involve selected invitations to bidders, with interest expected from both domestic investors and international entities. Blackstone, Starwood Capital, and Sixth Street are among the named potential offerents, with expressions of interest anticipated shortly.
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Gioco Viaggi presenta 3 nuovi cataloghi Collection

🎢 Gioco Viaggi, led by Gigi Torre, unveils the 2025/2026 edition of its Cruise Collection catalog, marking 38 years in the cruise business as their core. The operator also releases the 4th edition of Corsica Collection and Montagna Collection catalogs for Summer 2025, featuring enriched content for stays, guided tours, and experiences. The company observed satisfactory results in 2024 and anticipates a positive trend in 2025 with new routes and innovative services catering to unique customer experiences. The evolving cruise market offers diverse options tailored for different preferences, from family-friendly to romantic and luxury cruises.
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