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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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Hawaii a caccia di fondi per invertire la rotta dopo gli incendi di Maui

💥 Maui experienced the largest hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) decline in the US last year at -13.2%. The slump, 18 months after Maui's wildfires, also affected hotel occupancy and average daily rates. Efforts are being made to boost tourism and hotel occupancy through marketing funds and initiatives involving travel agencies and tour operators.
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flydubai chiude il 2024 con risultati record

✈ Flydubai reported a record profit before taxes of $674 million for the fiscal year ending December 31, a 16% increase over the previous year. Revenue reached $3.5 billion, up 15% from $3 billion in 2023. EBITDA grew by 15% to $1.1 billion. In 2024, the airline transported 15.4 million passengers and expanded its network to 131 destinations in 55 countries, including 97 underserved markets. Despite delivery delays of new aircraft, flydubai still added destinations such as Basilea, Bhairahawa, Islamabad, Lahore, Kerman, Kish Island, Langkawi, Penang, Mombasa, and the Red Sea.
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Sardinia Ferries invita a festeggiare il Carnevale in Sardegna

🎃 Corsica Ferries – Sardinia Ferries offers a special fare for the unique "Su Carrasecare" Carnival in Sardinia from February 27 to March 4, 2025. Celebrations involve ancient dances, masks, equestrian shows, and satire. A special rate is available for two people, one cabin, and one car on the Livorno/Golfo Aranci line, valid for travel from February 22 to March 9, 2025.
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Villa Eden svela il nuovo look: il Total Makeover che rivoluziona l’ospitalità di lusso

🏠 Angelika Schmid, owner of Villa Eden, leads luxury hospitality for Better Aging at the Adults Only Leading Hotel of the World in Merano. With over 30 years of experience, Schmid oversees the retreat with a 65% international clientele and a 2024 turnover nearing €5 million with around 80 team members. Post-winter, Villa Eden will reopen on March 14 with a Total Makeover by designer Luca Miazzo, including an expanded spa and medical facilities. The renovation follows a €1.7 million investment in 2023 for a kitchen remodel, energy optimization, and new suites. Villa Eden features 25 exclusive "adults-only" suites, prices ranging from €300 to €1,300 per person per day, and weekly health plans starting at €2,950. The retreat boasts a Michelin-star-aspiring restaurant, "The Tasting Room," under Executive Chef Marcello Corrado. Villa Eden, established in 1982, achieved two Michelin Keys in 2024, symbolizing its commitment to excellence.
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Origini by Riso Vignola 1880 a Identità Milano 2025

🍚 Riso Vignola 1880, an esteemed Italian company, showcases at Identità Milano 2025, Allianz MiCo in Milan. Chefs Ariel Hagen and Giulio Izzo curated a Riso Bar Experience menu featuring rice in dishes from appetizers to desserts, collaborating with Saporium Firenze and Trattoria Sull’Albero Borgo Santo Pietro. Partners include Forno Del Mastro, La Perla Cioccolato Torino, Savini Tartufi, Badiani Gelato 1932, and 1895 Coffee Designers by Lavazza. The event also features interactive show cooking sessions.
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Parchi Usa, chiusure e limitazioni per i licenziamenti

🏖️ U.S. federal personnel layoffs, ordered by President Trump, resulted in about 1,000 National Park Service employees being cut, challenging park administrations in maintaining service hours. Saguaro National Park in Tucson closed its two visitor centers; Yosemite National Park halted reservations for 577 camping spots this summer; Effigy Mounds in Iowa will shut its visitor center two days weekly until summer; and Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico canceled guided tours. School visits planned for the coming months are also affected by staff shortages.
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Gli Ambasciatori del Gusto a Futura 2025

📈 Ambasciatori del Gusto participate in FUTURA 2025, a key event for the Italian gastronomic sector, focusing on technology and artificial intelligence's impact on the future of food and dining. Supported by Regione Lombardia and Comune di Milano, the event features sector experts, professionals, and technological leaders in enogastronomy. Keynote speakers include On. Mirco Carloni, Alessandro Beduschi, Umberto Callegari, Stefano Bolis, and more. Partners include Fondazione Fiera Milano, Grana Padano, GDF Hotel, and Luxury Food&Beverage Magazine. Details about the Ambasciatori del Gusto's involvement in tasting sessions will be released soon.
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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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Heineken: nel 2024 crescita solida e innovazione sostenibile

🍺 Heineken released its "Heineken NV Combined Financial and Sustainability Annual Report 2024" highlighting strong growth, sustainability progress, and compliance with the EU's CSRD. In 2024, premium brand growth occurred in 53 markets, with Heineken Silver volumes up by 34% in China and Vietnam, and low or non-alcoholic options growing in 21 markets. Heineken 0.0 expanded to 117 markets, capturing 40% of category growth since 2018. Traditional brands saw a 1.8% increase, and digital transformation initiatives, including AI, led to a €13 billion gross merchandise value on the eB2B platform "eazle". Carbon emissions were reduced by 34% since 2022, and 84% of electricity came from renewables, with a goal of 40% female senior management by 2030. Looking ahead to 2025, Heineken aims for balanced growth and a 4-8% rise in operating profit.
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