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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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Bus turistici per il Giubileo Dopo la stangata esplodono le polemiche

🚨 In Rome, an ordinance increased the parking fee for tourist buses by 200-300%, causing controversy. Associations like Anav, Fiavet Lazio, CNA Turismo, Assoturismo Lazio, and An.Bti Confcommercio criticized the lack of consultation and the impact on tourism. They seek an urgent meeting with Mayor Gualtieri and officials to discuss the decree. Critics argue the decision, made two months before the Holy Door opening, will not benefit the environment, social aspects, or traffic organization.
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Da SkyTeam a Star Alliance: il piano di Ita

📍 Ita Airways is exiting SkyTeam smoothly and plans to join Star Alliance within 12 to 18 months. Antonino Turicchi, President of Ita Airways, ensures a seamless transition for customers. The loyalty program, Volare, with 2.45 million members, 64% of whom are Italian, will continue regularly. CEO Emiliana Limosani mentions the growth of commercial partnerships from 34 to 41 by year-end, highlighting a program for frequent flyers aged 2 to 16, which gained 6,000 members in a few months.
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Aigo Confesercenti scrive al Mitur: “Problemi tecnici per il Cin, serve una proroga”

📌 Aigo Confesercenti requests a minimum 60-day extension for tourist rental property owners to comply with the Cin. The letter to the Ministry of Tourism highlights anomalies in Cin attribution due to database exchange issues. Notably, only 40% of Italian accommodations possess Cin. They propose the Cin enforcement starts no earlier than December 31, 2024, considering official data and potential OTA delisting for non-compliance by October 31, 2024.
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Costa Crociere: 12 Glamour Nights con le agenzie

🎥 "Glamour Nights" by Costa Crociere consists of 12 evening events, starting on September 24 in Turin, and will continue until the end of October, visiting cities like Milan, Brescia, Padova, Cagliari, Florence, Bari, Bologna, Rome, Palermo, Naples, and Catania. The series aims to engage with over a thousand travel agents across Italy, discussing the cruise company's results, news, and goals, as stated by Riccardo Fantoni, the Commercial Director for Italy.
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Travel Expert vara il piano formativo per i consulenti

🏖️ Luigi Porro, CEO of Travel Expert, launched a new training program for its network of 80 travel consultants to stay abreast of evolving tourism market trends and digital strategies. Two educational paths offered: an intensive Master in Lead Management in partnership with Marketing Digital Mind, and a one-to-one course with a specialized coach in tourism marketing. The Master program began in mid-September, focusing on digital marketing strategies, social media platform management, and customer acquisition and retention. The one-to-one coaching offers personalized advice and strategies.
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Tour 2000AmericaLatina, partenze garantite per il Sud America

🏚 Tour 2000AmericaLatina offers guaranteed departures for Christmas and New Year holidays, including intercontinental and domestic flights, hotels, transfers, and Italian-speaking guides. General Manager Marino Pagni states the annual success with travel agencies. Argentina tours start on December 23, covering Buenos Aires, Peninsula Valdés, Ushuaia, and El Calafate. Brazil tours include Rio de Janeiro, Iguacù Falls, and Salvador de Bahia. Caribbean holidays feature Cuba with beach stays at Cayo Ensenachos. Costa Rica exploration leaves on December 26, visiting Tortuguero Park, Arenal Volcano, Manuel Antonio Park, and Playa Tamarindo. For New Year, a Chile and Easter Island tour is offered. Colombian Essences, Colors of Peru, and Exploring Mexico depart on December 28, while Peru Express and Cuban Spirit with a stay in Varadero take off on December 30.
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Space Hotels, fatturato a +22,5% nel 2024

🏠 Space Hotels celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2024 with a revenue growth of 22.5% between January and August. Popular destinations included Rome, Milan, and Turin. The group saw increased demand from high-spending tourist groups and business travelers, with stable performance in the MICE sector. Voice channel revenue notably increased. New strategies will be presented at TTG Travel Experience in Rimini, October 9-11.
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Bus turistici a Roma: la protesta di Fiavet, CNA Turismo e Assoturismo

🛑 Fiavet Lazio, CNA Turismo Lazio, and Assoviaggi Lazio protest against a 300% fare hike for tourist buses in Rome ahead of the 2025 Jubilee Year. The associations criticize the timing and the measure itself, expressing anger and dismay just over two months before the event. The increase is seen as a financial burden on companies and tourists with an ordinance issued without proper consultation. They request an immediate meeting with Mayor Gualtieri and officials Patanè and Onorato.
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Italy Family Hotels: numeri positivi per l’estate 2024

📈 Alberto Gnoli of Hospitality Marketing credits the success of the Italy Family Hotels' positive summer to targeting and flexibly meeting specific family demands. A survey by Area 38 showed an average occupancy of 82.1% for June – August, peaking at 92% in July and 93.3% in August for seaside hotels, and 77.2% and 86.9% for mountain hotels. 54% of hoteliers noted a preference for all-inclusive packages, while 41% saw a demand for services catering to children aged 0-2 years during summer 2024.
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Valle d’Aosta: estate a due velocità, agosto in forte crescita

🎵 In Valle d'Aosta, summer showed a dual nature with June and July seeing a decline in Italian tourists, attributed to unfavorable weather, while August marked a turnaround. Italian arrivals in August increased by 8.22% (144,366) and stays by 5.65% (576,008). Foreign tourists also rose by 16.76% (98,697 arrivals) and 17.47% in overnight stays (196,507). The region looks forward to winter sports events including the World Cup of Alpine Skiing at La Thuile and the Snowboardcross World Cup at Cervinia. Additionally, the MTB World Cup will take place in La Thuile for the 2025, 2026, and 2027 seasons, as highlighted by Tourism, Sport, and Commerce Councilor Giulio Grosjacques. Valle d'Aosta will present at the TTG Travel Experience in Rimini from October 9-11.
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