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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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Il Grand Hotel San Pellegrino Terme rinasce grazie agli americani

🏡 The Grand Hotel San Pellegrino Terme, closed since 1979, will be revitalized by a $64 million investment from California-based Ekn Development. The 99-year agreement grants Ekn Development rights over the property and park. The project, which includes renovation and potentially adding one or two new pools, is expected to take 3-4 years. Additionally, public funding of €5 million will contribute, with €3 million from the Lombardy Region and €2 million from the municipality of San Pellegrino Terme.
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Milano, nuovo 5 stelle per Sina Hotels: 43 milioni di euro al Comune

🏠 Sina Hotels won the auction for a public building lease in Galleria Ciro Fontana, Milan, securing a 36-year contract at €1.2 million per year. The announcement, reported by Il Giorno, follows a previously unsuccessful bid for the property which aimed for mixed-use development. Sina Hotel's expansion project includes adding around 30 new rooms and suites, communal spaces, a restaurant, and a wellness area to their nearby Sina The Gray hotel. The city of Milan will receive over €43 million from the agreement. Any modifications to the heritage-protected complex require approval from the Superintendence.
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Dubai brucia le tappe: visitatori a +9%

🏗 Dubai welcomed 18.72 million international visitors from January to December 2024, a 9% increase from the previous year, surpassing the 2023 record of 17.15 million. The growth aligns with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, D33, aiming to double Dubai's economy by 2033. Northeast and Southeast Asia saw the highest growth rate at 24%, followed by Africa (20%) and the CIS and Eastern Europe (16%). Western Europe maintained its position as the top visitor source with a 14% increase. Helal Saeed Almarri attributes this record tourism growth to strategic planning and agile strategy implementation.
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Satopia Travel: esperienza per filantropi sul Lago di Como con George e Amal Clooney

👤 George and Amal Clooney host an exclusive philanthropic experience for 16 guests at Lake Como to support the Clooney Foundation for Justice. Over $1 million to be raised. Activities include private dinners, a garden party, high-level discussions, access to historic villas, cultural monuments, and a curated show at the iconic Sociale theater in Como, culminating with a farewell brunch.
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Expedia Taap incontra gli agenti al Baglioni hotel Regina di Roma

🏢 Expedia Taap met with Italian travel agencies at Baglioni hotel Regina in Rome. The event included a presentation highlighting Expedia Taap's program strengths and the extensive Expedia catalog, which features over 3 million properties maintained by more than 2,000 global specialists. The objective is to replicate this successful event at different locations.
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Dojo: “Con il cloud aiutiamo gli hotel con i pagamenti”

💳 Antonio Di Berardino, country manager of Dojo in Italy, aims to speed up payment times and simplify daily operations for those in the experience economy. Dojo, a UK-originated Paymentsense brand, serves the hospitality and restaurant sectors with innovative, multi-cloud payment solutions. As of 2024, Dojo boasts 150,000 customers across Italy, the UK, Ireland, and Spain with an annual transaction volume of €43 billion. Their cloud-based system is adaptable, featuring 4G and Wi-Fi connectivity, pre-configured terminals, and a multilingual call center that resolves 90% of issues within 16 seconds. After establishing a European legal headquarters in Ireland, Dojo expanded to Spain in May 2024 and Italy in October. The Italian team has a Milanese HQ, 14 staff members, and a 40-person sales force. Dojo has recently entered the rent-a-car sector and is exploring new markets.
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Boscolo spinge sulla Cina: le nuove proposte

🌍 Boscolo, focusing on China, extends its travel program with tours ranging from 12 to 15 days, including traditional destinations like Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai. Domenico Cocozza, the destination manager, highlights the inclusion of unique Chinese locations and activities. The "Ancient China and the Land of the Pandas" tour features a 12-day trip with visits to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and the Giant Buddha of Leshan. "China: Sublime Enchantment" offers a 12-day journey with terraced rice fields of Longji and a cruise on the Li River. The "China: Celestial Empire" tour explores 'water towns' near Shanghai and the city of Pingyao. "China at its Best" is a revamped 14-day itinerary with an overnight stay at a hotel near the Great Wall. "Fantastic China: From Metropolises to Flying Mountains" is a new 12-day tour including Zhangjiajie Park, which inspired the film Avatar. Lastly, the exclusive online 15-day "Grand Tour of China" combines highlights from other tours, such as Chengdu pandas, the Giant Buddha of Leshan, Longji rice terraces, and the Li River cruise.
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Iata Safety report, il rischio in volo rimane basso

📍 In 2024, IATA reported a 1.13 incident rate per million flights, higher than 2023 (1.09) but better than the five-year average (1.25). There were 7 fatal accidents among 40.6 million flights in 2024, compared to just 1 in 2023. Europe experienced 9 incidents, slightly increasing from 0.95 in 2023. North America improved, with 12 incidents down from a rate of 1.53 to 1.20 per million. The Middle East and North Africa had 2 incidents, with a rate of 1.08, better than 2023's 1.12 and the five-year average.
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City Break e turismo di lusso: il piano di Roma per il turismo

🏙 Rome's "City Tourism Promotion Plan for 2025 and 2026," approved by the city council, aims to enhance its image as an ideal destination for city breaks and boost the luxury segment. Rome led Italy in the MICE segment in 2023, hosting 119 congresses and ranking 7th worldwide. The plan also aspires to position Rome as a lifestyle, highlighting fashion, sports, and major events.
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Tra fusioni e acquisizioni: la rivoluzione del travel

🏖️ Welcome Travel merged with Geo in 2021, Robintur joined Gattinoni in 2022, reshaping the Italian travel market. Chinasia was acquired by Idee per Viaggiare, Kel 12 gained I Viaggi di Maurizio Levi and Tucano, Shiruq was integrated into Mappamondo, all in 2023. Ruta40 formed Blufennec through acquisitions including CarréBlu, Gabbiano Livingston, and Upperail. MSC acquired a 50% stake in Italo in April 2024, after announcing the deal in October 2023, and showed interest in Alpitour. LMDV Hospitality Group took 100% of Twiga, merging Triple Sea Food with Majestas Group's Twiga.
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