Posts by author

Tony Loeb

9143 posts
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.
Leggere l'articolo
  • 1 min

Cunard, Queen Anne debutta in Nord America

🏡 British luxury liner Queen Anne, operated by Cunard, docks in New York marking its North American market debut during its inaugural world voyage. The ship accommodates up to 3,000 passengers and houses over 4,300 artworks. Cunard President Katie McAlister remarks the event as a historic milestone, heralding a new era of luxury cruising and celebrating nearly two centuries of maritime excellence.
Leggere l'articolo
Condividi
Leggere l'articolo
  • 1 min

Travel Before, Vitolo: “Riflettori puntati sulla Costiera Amalfitana”

🏖️ Travel Before, based in Salerno, is set to promote the Amalfi Coast and Campania at Fitur 2025. CEO Giancarlo Vitolo aims to showcase the area's tourism offerings to a global audience and create new international collaborations. The focus is on personalized packages, cultural itineraries, and gastronomic experiences, targeting Spanish-speaking markets and leveraging the Jubilee for religious tourism, promoting sustainable and high-quality tourism in Italy.
Leggere l'articolo
Condividi
Leggere l'articolo
  • 1 min

Regno Unito e Eta: esonero per i pax in transito

🛫 Non-European passengers now require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) to enter the United Kingdom. Recently, the UK Home Office has decided to increase the cost of ETAs by 60%. However, transit passengers at UK airports are exempt from needing an ETA. This decision, welcomed by Abta and its public affairs director Luke Petherbridge, aims to maintain vital air connections despite fears of increased travel and tourism industry tax burdens potentially stifling growth.
Leggere l'articolo
Condividi
Leggere l'articolo
  • 2 min

Sardegna, il 7Pines entra a far parte di Virtuoso

🏖️ Vito Spalluto, managing director of 7Pines Resort Sardinia, celebrates entry into Virtuoso, a luxury travel network with over 2,200 trusted providers in 100+ countries. Located in Baja Sardinia on a 15-hectare promontory, the resort is Hyatt's first in Sardinia and second Destination by Hyatt in Europe. Its "laid-back luxury" is known for bespoke experiences, Pure Seven Spa, and authentic local cuisines. Virtuoso affiliation boosts global visibility and access to travel consultants worldwide.
Leggere l'articolo
Condividi
Leggere l'articolo
  • 1 min

Annunciate le finaliste per ‘Capitale Italiana della Cultura 2027’

????️ 10 finaliste cities for 'Capitale Italiana della Cultura 2027' announced, including Alberobello, Aliano, Brindisi, Gallipoli, La Spezia, Pompei, Pordenone, Reggio Calabria, Sant’Andrea di Conza, and Savona. Selection showcases a strong southern presence with three cities from Puglia and a maritime theme, complemented by three northern towns. Jury led by Davide Maria Desario picked finalists from 17 candidates. The winning city, to be declared by March 28, will receive a €1 million fund for cultural and innovative project initiatives as per the Ministry of Culture.
Leggere l'articolo
Condividi
Leggere l'articolo
  • 1 min

Oltre 500 mila euro per la promozione di Bologna e Modena

🏖️ Emilia Romagna region to invest over €500,000 in tourism promotion for Modena and Bologna in 2025, now marketed as a single destination. Events expected to generate over €2.5 million, including ‘Imola Be in Wonder Land’ festival and ‘Outdoor Tours’ at Castel San Pietro Terme. ‘Food & Soul’ will explore flavors, music, and spirituality during the Jubilee year in San Giovanni in Persiceto.
Leggere l'articolo
Condividi
Leggere l'articolo
  • 2 min

Madrid nuova capitale del turismo internazionale

🏖️ Madrid received 11.2 million visitors in 2024, with 56% being international. The city aims to increase international arrivals to 60% in 2025. Last year's visitor expenditure reached €16.14 billion, with a targeted increase to €17 billion. Tourist counts grew by 5.5% and overnight stays by 4.7%, exceeding 23 million. Notably, visitors from the U.S., Italy, France, U.K., Mexico, Germany, and Portugal led, with Chinese tourists surging by 78.77%. Madrid's 2025 strategic focus includes off-season, decentralization, tourism innovation, and experiential tourism, under the '365 Days of Madrid' initiative. The 'Madrid re-imagined' project will create a digital ecosystem to personalize visitor experiences using AI.
Leggere l'articolo
Condividi
Leggere l'articolo
  • 2 min

Star Clippers in rotta dal Mediterraneo ai Caraibi

🏖️ Star Clippers is set for summer in the Mediterranean and offers early booking for the Caribbean and Costa Rica for winter 2025-2026. The four-masted Star Clipper will depart from the new home port of Grenada in January 2026, with new 10 and 11-night itineraries including destinations like Charlottesville (Tobago), Castara Bay (Tobago), and others. The summer 2026 catalog features new Mediterranean stops in Italy's Marche, Puglia, and Calabria, plus new ports like Sebenico (Croatia) and in Greece. Long-haul bookings are growing, especially with early booking discounts of up to 20% for reservations made by April 30, 2025. Barbados will see 16 departures between December 2025 and March 2026.
Leggere l'articolo
Condividi
Leggere l'articolo
  • 1 min

Pos senza costi, wamo e Adyen a supporto di hotel e agenzie

💳 Wamo and Adyen have teamed up to offer hotels and travel agencies a free POS with no transaction fees, starting in the Italian market, with plans to expand to other markets. Wamo allows business owners to manage staff expenses, internal payments, and foreign exchange services on one platform, along with Visa debit card usage for company expenses and 1% cashback on those transactions. The wamo terminal is already compliant with the latest Budget Law, mandating integration between electronic payment systems and cash registers by January 1, 2026.
Leggere l'articolo
Condividi