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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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Dieci momenti unici per dieci viaggiatori: i consigli di TTG World

🚿 TTG Word addresses the overused concept of "experience" in tourism, suggesting a new approach focusing on the tourist. Ten traveler types have been identified, offering unique and extraordinary experiences for each. TTG presents 10 tailored recommendations to satisfy travelers seeking unique vacations. These can be found in TTG World's publication dated 12/12/2024.
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Direttiva pacchetti e agenzie La revisione preoccupa le associazioni di categoria

🛫 The Committee of Permanent Representatives (Coreper) has approved the fourth proposal for the revision of the Directive on package travel, shifting focus to the European Parliament. Italian associations representing the distribution sector call for the rewriting of Article 12, which governs withdrawal due to exceptional and unforeseeable circumstances. AIAV, AIDIT, Assoviaggi Confesercenti, FIAVET Confcommercio, and MAAVI warn that the current wording could lead to numerous disputes harming organized tourism. They advocate for a balance of interests and suggest the option of offering vouchers or monetary refunds, a practice that proved beneficial during COVID, to protect both operators and consumers.
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Ncl introduce nuove attrazioni nella Bliss e nella Breakaway

🎥 Norwegian Cruise Line upgrades Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway, featuring first-at-sea cinema-restaurant 'Silver Screen Bistro' on Breakaway and new outdoor 'Horizon Park'. Bliss' renewal from January 17, 2025, includes new cabins like Premiere Owner’s Suites and dining options like Cagney’s Steakhouse. Breakaway, from February 19, 2025, adds 'The Stadium' for family games and the Vibe Beach Club expansion. New routes include the Caribbean, Europe, and Bahamas; More At Sea™ package offers open bar, premium dining, and fast Wi-Fi.
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Il lusso nel freddo di Nordic Hotels & Resorts

❄ Nordic Hotels & Resorts, part of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, offers 45 hotels across 27 cities in 5 Northern European countries. Key locations include At Six in Stockholm with 343 rooms and 14 restaurants, and Sommerro in Oslo, housed in the former electric company's building with 231 rooms, 7 restaurants, and a cinema. The collection also features The Thief in Oslo and Villa Copenhagen, with special mentions of the Wood Hotel in Bodø for Northern Lights views and the annually reconstructed IceHotel in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden, offering 10 to 20 ice suites.
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Federterme: “Numeri record nel termale per Natale e Capodanno”

🛀 Federterme forecasts record numbers for Italy's thermal hotels, expecting over 100 million euros in spending between December 21, 2024, and January 6, 2025. Approximately 500,000 tourist presences are anticipated, with daily spending estimated between 170 and 200 euros. Wellness, prevention, and beauty treatments drive demand, highlighting the strategic role of thermal baths in Italy's tourism industry during the 2024-2025 Christmas season.
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Crociere di lusso: la sfida di Msc secondo Massa

🎢 Leonardo Massa, managing director of Explora Journeys Italy, aims to redefine the image of luxury cruises in a market that’s still underdeveloped in Italy. Explora Journeys adopts a strategic approach focusing on elegance, exclusivity, and personalization, working closely with travel agencies for education and onboard visits, and employing targeted campaigns and partnerships to inform consumers. Massa mentions plans to introduce a third ship with innovative technologies like LNG to enhance luxury experiences and minimize environmental impact.
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GlobalData: diminuiscono nel mondo i deal legati al travel, ma l’Europa è in controtendenza

💰 GlobalData's analysis from January to November 2024 shows a 5.9% decrease in travel and tourism sector deals worldwide, totaling 649 compared to 690 in the same period in 2023. M&A volumes dipped by 0.8%, venture financing fell 25.3%, while private equity deals grew 27.3% year-on-year. Regional variations were observed: North America (-31%), Middle East and Africa (-18.2%), South and Central America (-20%), Asia-Pacific (-2.3%), while Europe saw a 15.9% increase. The USA, China, South Korea, and France experienced declines of 30.2%, 25.6%, 8.7%, and 25% respectively, whereas the UK, India, and Japan saw increases of 10%, 28.9%, and 44.8%.
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African Explorer, nel 2025 novità Tunisia e Arabia

🌍 African Explorer and World Explorer are expanding their 2025 offerings with tours to Tunisia, overland options, and new routes in Kenya and Tanzania, as well as in Oman and Saudi Arabia. Alessandro Simonetti, owner of African Explorer, highlights the growth potential in the Mediterranean Africa region, including Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco. The new Tunisia Explorer group tour is exclusive to African Explorer. They aim to capture younger audiences with different price points. World Explorer reintroduced Japan in 2023, Sri Lanka in 2024, and has new deals with Singapore Airlines for trips to Bali and Komodo. New commercial deals include World Explorer with Korean Air for Japan, anticipating increased travel due to Osaka's 2025 Expo.
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