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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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Pila, Valle d’Aosta: apertura positiva per la stagione invernale

⛷ Pila spa reported a 7% increase in early season ski resort entries, with around 150,000 accesses recorded from season opening to January 6. This period includes peak holiday season. Aimé Pernettaz, director of the Espace de Pila consortium, expects the positive trend to continue in the coming months. Pila is recognized as an ideal destination for families, athletes, and mountain enthusiasts.
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Puglia Paradise, valori in crescita per le ville di lusso

🏡 Puglia Paradise closed 2024 with a 30% revenue increase and a 35% rise in gross operating margin. The company added 8 new properties, reaching a total of 31 luxury trulli and villas. Top international clients are from the US (30%), UK (21%), and Northern Europe (21%), with Italian clientele at 10%. There was a 9% increase in average price and a 72% increase in sales of extra services, accounting for 10% of total booking value. Over 150 new 5-star reviews and 11 video reviews were acquired, with the Guest Angel mentioned in 74% of them. Puglia Paradise aims for a further 25% revenue growth in 2025, with the addition of three new villas.
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Thailandia: nel 2024 oltre 940mila arrivi dall’Europa meridionale e dal Mediterraneo, Italia secondo mercato

🏖️ Thailand's National Tourism Authority reported 940,051 tourists from Southern Europe and the Mediterranean visited the country in 2024. Italy ranked second with 267,474 tourists, behind Israel (281,803) and ahead of Spain (207,710). Tourism revenue exceeded 64.39 billion Baht (approx. €1.8 billion). Nanthasiri Ronnasiri cited strategic airline partnerships as a growth factor. For 2025, the 'Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025' campaign aims to enhance tourism quality and sustainability.
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Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana cerca personale

🏦 Egnazia Ospitalità Italia, led by Aldo Melpignano, is recruiting hospitality talents for its Italian properties including Borgo Egnazia, Ostuni a Mare, Hotel Santavenere, and two in Cortina d’Ampezzo. In-person recruiting is on February 5, 2025, at Borgo Egnazia, with a virtual event on Zoom on February 7, 2025. Candidates must apply by January 26, 2025, and possess guest-oriented skills, communication abilities, and attention to detail for potential roles in upcoming 2025 openings.
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L’Umbria punta sulle esperienze con i tour legati all’olio Dop

🌽 On January 20 and 21, the 4th edition of 'Anteprima olio extravergine Dop Umbria' will take place, showcasing the regional olive oil season. Organized by Strade dell’olio evo dop Umbria, with the Chamber of Commerce and the municipality of Spoleto, the event will feature experiential olive oil tourism, offering tours focused on oil culture, landscapes, and art, and precedes the 'Frantoi aperti' event set for October 18 to November 16.
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Blastness acquisisce ErmesHotels

📦 Blastness acquires travel tech company Athena Solutions, expanding its portfolio with ErmesHotels brand software for the hospitality sector. This strategic move strengthens Blastness's Italian market presence, ensuring business continuity and managerial collaboration from Athena’s founders. In 2024, Blastness celebrated 20 years, matching Booking.com's direct booking volumes in Italy. Over 1,800 hotels will benefit from the merged services, signifying a growth opportunity for both companies.
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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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