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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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Affitti brevi, Aigab e Santanché contro i vandali

💰 Aigab, an Italian short-term rental association, condemns vandalism against its members and appeals to the government for property rights protection. In 2023, the short-term rental market contributed €57 billion to Italy's GDP, including €11 billion in GBV, €44 billion in related expenses, and €2 billion for property renovations. With only 503,000 out of 9.6 million secondary homes listed for short-term rental as of December 2024 (1.4% of national housing), the sector employs about 30,000 operators and indirectly supports 150,000 jobs. 96% of the listings are owned by individual proprietors, benefiting about 500,000 Italian families.
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Rimborsi aerei, anche Maavi chiede più tutele per le agenzie

✈ Italian travel agencies are demanding better protections against airline service disruptions. Enrica Montanucci, president of the Autonomous Movement of Italian Travel Agencies, argues that European air transportation regulations inadequately protect agencies, often leaving them responsible for passenger refunds. Legal advisor Vincenzo Irritato emphasizes the need for improved passenger information and assistance during disruptions and calls for stronger monitoring and penalties for airlines' non-compliance.
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Disney Cruise Line, in arrivo quattro nuove navi

🎢 Disney Cruise Line plans to expand its fleet with four new ships between 2027 and 2031. Three ships will be in a new class and one will join the existing Wish class. Built by Meyer Werft in Germany, the new class ships will each carry 3,000 guests, weigh approximately 100,000 gross tons, and are 20% larger than the Disney Magic class. Deliveries for these are scheduled for 2029, 2030, and 2031. Emphasizing sustainability, they feature aerodynamic hulls, advanced propulsion, and energy-saving operations. They can run on various fuels, including treated vegetable oil and renewable methanol, and are adaptable to future fuel alternatives. The Disney Wish twin, along with Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny, to be delivered in 2027, will accommodate 4,000 passengers and operate on LNG. The expansion aligns with The Walt Disney Company's 2030 environmental goals.
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Los Angeles brucia Il travel si mobilita per offrire aiuto

🔴 Hotels in Los Angeles are providing shelter and supplies to residents evacuated due to wildfires in Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst. The international airport and port remain operational. Airbnb and VRBO are offering free temporary accommodations and refunds for cancellations in affected areas. The Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board is offering information for assistance and support. Delta Airlines donated $1 million to the American Red Cross, adding to another $1 million grant for disaster relief.
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Ita-Lufthansa a poche ore dal closing

🏩 Lufthansa to acquire a 41% initial stake in Ita Airways with a €325 million investment and plans a total investment of €830 million by 2033. Ita Airways, born from Alitalia's ashes, anticipates a closing date soon, hinted by CEO Carsten Spohr last week. The new board of directors, expanding from three to five members, will include three representatives from the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (Mef) and two from Lufthansa, with Joerg Eberhart expected as CEO. Lufthansa also aims to hire around 10,000 new employees in 2025, with 2,000 flight attendants, 1,400 ground staff, 1,300 technical experts, 1,200 administrative personnel, and 800 pilots. An agreement extends extraordinary wage supplementation for 2,118 former Alitalia workers until October 31, 2025.
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Successo per il Milano-Bolzano di Trenord

🚂 Over 2,000 passengers daily utilize the new Milan-Bolzano RegioExpress line since December 15. Franco Lucente, Arno Kompatscher, Daniel Alfreider, and Renzo Caramaschi announced the possibility of increasing services due to its success. The train departs Milan at 06:43 and Bolzano at 16:57, with the journey taking approximately 4 hours. This route supports the upcoming Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics by promoting rail travel. Operated by Trenord's 'Caravaggio' train, it includes multiple intermediate stops.
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Ita Airways: dopo 10 anni riparte il Roma-Tripoli

✈ Ita Airways launched the first new flight connection of 2025 between Rome and Tripoli, resuming direct flights after a 10-year hiatus. This route marks the first in the Lufthansa era. With €9 billion in trade, Tripoli is Italy's third-largest exporter, and Italy is the top importer to Libya. In 2024, passenger traffic from Rome to Africa exceeded 2 million, a 38% increase from 2023. The Rome-Mitiga route operates twice weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays.
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Saldi e turismo: Firenze regina dell’inverno

🏬 Firenze leads winter sales with 40.1% of shops visited by tourists, followed by Milan (36.3%), Rome (34.4%), and Naples (32.1%). Milan holds the highest foreign tourist receipt average at €182 per purchase. Over half of foreign tourists prefer Italian high fashion brands (55.6%). According to Giulio Felloni, President of Federazione Moda Italia-Confcommercio, 60% of shops report sales in line or better than 2024, with a strong start and sustained interest, partly due to the reduced tax-free threshold from €155 to €70.
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Idee per Viaggiare, nuova esclusiva alle Maldive

🏖️ In 2025, Idee per Viaggiare expanded its exclusive offerings with the introduction of the Lily Beach Resort & SPA 5* in the Maldives, specifically on Huvahendhoo Island, Ari Atoll. The Italian market will now have four exclusive destinations through the tour operator, including two in the Maldives and two in Dubai. CEO Danilo Curzi aims to grow their presence in the Maldives, targeting upscale clientele. A promotional plan includes digital campaigns and familiarization trips. The resort caters to both couples and families with a redefined all-inclusive concept through its Platinum Plan. It features four restaurants, four bars, personalized activities, overwater Tamara SPA, and special benefits for honeymooners and anniversary couples, along with dedicated zones for children and quiet areas for couples.
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