Tony Loeb

🎸 Costa Crociere focuses on product and distribution, maintaining its 2024 strategy into 2025. The cruise sector, with Italy as a key market, recorded 14 million passengers in 2024, aiming for 40 million globally by 2027. Costa targets the youth segment, offering a 10% discount for under-35s and themed cruises. Partners benefit from a value-driven relationship, with base commissions plus periodic incentives. Promotions like "Bevande gratis" support sales, with bookings available until March 3 for departures through November 30, 2025. Repeat customers enjoy C|Club benefits, with new experiences slated for the 2025-26 winter, featuring cruises in the Canaries and comprehensive itineraries in the Far East.

🚢 Msc Crociere strengthens its presence in the United States by announcing a new ship at Port Canaveral, joining the Florida port's winter 2027-2028 Caribbean 7-night itinerary offerings. Leonardo Massa, vice president, emphasizes the strategic significance of Port Canaveral for the market expansion. Msc Grandiosa will offer year-round 7-night Caribbean cruises starting winter 2026-2027. Msc Seashore to provide 3 and 4-night Bahamas cruises throughout the year. Fleet continues to embark from PortMiami, with a new terminal opening this year.

✈ Travelers, or "transumers," seek experiences at airports worldwide, leading to amenities catering to all tastes. Doha airport boasts a 25-meter Olympic swimming pool, while Singapore's airport features a rooftop pool with a bar. JFK in New York and Charles de Gaulle in Paris offer 24/7 gyms. Yoga classes are available at Dallas-Fort Worth and San Francisco airports, and walking paths are created at Cleveland, St. Louis, and Indianapolis airports. Cultural experiences include admiring artworks at Amsterdam's terminal with Rembrandt pieces, and Roman artifacts at Leonardo da Vinci Airport in Fiumicino. Portland International Airport in Oregon has a free 17-seat cinema, with similar offerings in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Minneapolis. Slot machines are available at Amsterdam, Frankfurt, and Las Vegas airports. Stockholm Arlanda Airport in Sweden allows couples to marry at a 82-meter high control tower. For relaxation, airports like Bergamo offer NapCabs, soundproof capsules with comfortable seating or beds.

💾 Ixpira launched a new version of its B2B platform today, designed for travel agencies and hotel partners. CEO Guy Luongo stated 2025 is a year of transformation and growth. The update includes a QR code voucher system to eliminate paper documentation, high-definition images, interactive maps, and certified reviews. A chatbot for real-time customer support will be added mid-February, offering 24/7 personalized assistance, and will later integrate with WhatsApp. The final website version will feature a storytelling section about the company and a blog with exclusive industry insights and previews of special offers.

✈ Qatar Airways extends its partnership with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) until 2028. The airline's logo will remain on the 'rouge & bleu' jersey, training apparel, and warm-up shirts across all competitions, including Ligue 1 and the FIFA Club World Cup 2025™. The entire Qatar Airways Group, including Qatar Duty Free and Hamad International Airport, is involved in the collaboration. PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi and Qatar Airways Group CEO Badr Mohammed Al-Meer express enthusiasm for a partnership based on excellence and innovation.