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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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Marca del distributore: cresce fatturato e sostenibilità della filiera

📊 In 2024, distributor brand products (MDD) in Italy generated a turnover of €26 billion, a +2.4% increase from 2023, and +35.4% since 2019. Presented by TEHA at MARCA by BolognaFiere 2025 on January 15th, the study highlights MDD as a sustainability benchmark, raising standards and fostering sustainable practices in the agri-food chain. Over 80% of Italian food consumption passes through Modern Distribution, with MDD companies seeing an annual turnover increase of 8.5% from 2015 to 2023. The sector employs 447,000 people directly, supports 2.9 million jobs, and saved Italian families nearly €20 billion from 2020 to 2024. CO2 emissions dropped by 30% in 10 years within the sector.
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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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Non solo Dry January: inizio anno di rinunce, dalla carne agli sprechi.

📖 Dry January, initiated in 2013 by Alcohol Change UK, encourages alcohol abstinence post-holiday season, and its popularity is growing. Veganuary, avoiding animal proteins in January, aims for detox and environmental benefits. Facts highlight that millions of liters of water, tons of CO2, and animal lives can be saved. No Spend January involves only spending on essentials to manage finances post-holiday spending, with suggestions like home cooking and free activities to reduce costs.
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Caffè Costadoro porta l'eccellenza del caffè e della pasticceria italiana a Sigep 2025

☕ Caffè Costadoro will exhibit at the 46th Sigep World Expo in Rimini from January 18-22, hosting 3,000 buyers from over 90 countries at Stand 200, Pavilion B1. Notable guests include Pastry Chef Tommaso Foglia and LatteArt Champion Carmen Clemente. Costadoro, established in 1890, champions Italian coffee and pastry traditions, with 91% of Italians valuing bar breakfasts. The company aims to solidify its market presence by 2025 through its Social Coffee Factories in Turin, Genoa, Monaco, and Paris. It holds a B Corp Certification since 2023 for its social and environmental standards.
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Consorzio Asti Docg: l'imbottigliato 2024 supera i 90 milioni

🍷 Asti Spumante and Moscato d'Asti's production closed positively in 2024, exceeding 90 million bottles. Moscato d'Asti saw significant growth with over 33 million bottles, especially from the US, Italy, Korea, and China. Asti Spumante experienced a slight decrease in bottling but stable exports with only a 0.8% decline in the first nine months of 2024. Exports to Eastern Europe surged, notably Latvia (+5%) and Russia (+49%). The US exports dropped by 2%, while the UK rose by 10%. Moscato Bianco, cultivated in 51 municipalities across Alessandria, Asti, and Cuneo, spans about 10,000 hectares. There are 1,013 consortium companies, and 90% of production is exported.
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Romagnoli F.lli a Marca Fresh con Chef Bubu e le nuove varietà di patate èVita Armonia Gourmet

🍎 Romagnoli F.lli Spa, key Italian player in fruit and vegetable processing and marketing, will attend Marca Fresh 2025 on January 15-16 at Pavillion 29 Stand B75. During the event, chef Antonio "Bubu" Gargiulo, Masterchef finalist, will host a show cooking at 12:30 PM on the second day, featuring èVita Armonia Gourmet Rosè potatoes. Romagnoli introduces the new premium potato variety Monique and has developed significant private label agreements in 2024. The company markets over 61,000 tons of potatoes annually, primarily in Italy.
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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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