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Bluserena lancia Fit & Fun, la proposta per le coppie attive

🏊 Bluserena Hotels & Resorts introduces "Fit & Fun" for couples combining sports and wellness during summer stays. The offer includes a private sports lesson or sailing trip with an instructor. Additional couple's massage available at Is Serena Badesi and Calaserena Resort in Sardinia; personal trainer sessions at Kalidria Hotel & Thalasso SPA in Puglia. Also features a late check-out at 14:15 for maximum comfort and relaxation.
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Viaggi d’affari proiettati verso un nuovo record

💰 Global business travel spending is forecasted to reach $1.48 trillion by the end of 2024, a rise from the 2019 record of $1.43 trillion. By 2028, spending is expected to surpass $2 trillion. Growth is driven by the global economy's stability and pent-up demand, and many business travel markets are returning to or nearing pre-pandemic levels. Suzanne Neufang, CEO of GBTA, remarks on the sector's resilience. The business travel spending is projected to increase by 11.1% in 2024, with an annual growth rate of 6.95% from 2025 to 2028.
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Universal Air, al via i voli da Salerno a Malta

✈ Universal Air launched biweekly flights between Malta and the new Salerno Costa d’Amalfi Airport starting yesterday. Flights are scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays, enhancing travel flexibility. CEO Simon Cook highlights the aim to connect travelers to one of Italy's most captivating destinations, beyond just the Amalfi Coast. This route expansion reflects Universal Air's commitment to culturally rich Mediterranean and North African destinations.
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Minor Hotels: Gabriele Coen nuovo development director Italia

🏢 Gabriele Coen appointed as Development Director for Minor Hotels Europe & Americas in Italy, overseeing 58 properties. Starting May, he's responsible for expanding brands like Anantara, Tivoli, Nh Collection, Avani, nhow, and Nh. Previous roles in tourism with Numa, Sonder, and Sweet inn across Milan, Rome, Florence, Venice, and a 5-year stint in New York as an auditor and licensed real estate broker. Coen holds a degree in economics and business administration from Università Roma Tre and works in Rome's development department.
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Gattinoni, FTO sul contratto adv: “Un triste epilogo”

💸 Franco Gattinoni, President of the Federazione turismo organizzato di Confcommercio, criticizes the failure to update the National Employment Contract for travel agencies. He highlights the tourism sector was heavily impacted by COVID-19 and faces challenges from online competition and unfair practices. Gattinoni emphasizes the need for work flexibility, part-time worker engagement beyond 12 months, and managing leave permissions to reduce disproportionate costs and improve competitiveness. He calls for greater support for small enterprises and vows to strengthen the Federation to overcome such setbacks.
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Troppi arrivi: Santorini sull’orlo della saturazione

🗺 In Santorini, Greece, tourist arrivals have doubled in 12 years, reaching 3.4 million in 2023, up from 1.7 million in 2012. Mayor Nikos Zorzos warns of over-tourism with the island's 15,500 population overwhelmed. Greece saw a record 32.7 million visitors last year. A daily cap of 8,000 cruise ship passengers is set to start next year. In 2023, 800 cruise ships brought nearly 1.3 million passengers to Santorini. Mayor suggests halting the addition of new accommodation.
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Finlandia fuori dai luoghi comuni, dall’ente le idee per una fuga last minute

🌊 In Finland, Visit Finland highlights Yyteri, the longest beach in the Nordic countries, featuring a wellness center, hotel, and golf course. The beach is part of an internationally recognized nature reserve with a Blue Flag designation. Ylläs in Lapland offers beautiful beaches for midnight sun swims in arctic waters. Naantali, near Turku, known for its wooden houses and craft shops, is recommended for food lovers with seaside promenades featuring eateries like Amandis, famed for Finland's best waffle. Pihlajasaari, 10 minutes from Helsinki, offers sandy and rocky beaches, a protected grove, and a two-kilometer nature trail.
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Voli, domanda in frenata: i vettori rivedono le tariffe

✈ Post-pandemic "revenge travel" led to a spike in air travel, but airlines like Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in the USA now face a downturn, revising fares to boost bookings. Lufthansa cut its profit forecast twice for 2024, and Ryanair reduced fares by 6% in Q2 and 3% in Q3, potentially impacting annual results. European carriers' stock prices reflected instability; Lufthansa dropped 26%, Air France-KLM by 39%, while IAG and Wizz Air saw increases of 12% and 1.5%, respectively.
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Enac e Lufthansa, oggi il primo incontro istituzionale

✈ President Pierluigi Di Palma from Italy's National Civil Aviation Authority met with Joerg Eberhart, Chief Strategy Officer of Lufthansa, following the EU's approval of the ITA-Lufthansa integration. They agreed on a common vision to support the aviation industry's growth, passenger rights, and service quality. Rome Fiumicino Airport is set to become one of Lufthansa's 6 hubs, enhancing intercontinental connections as part of the new alliance's industrial strategy.
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Flixbus, in fase di test in Italia il carburante vegetale

🚌 Flixbus in Italy launched a pilot project testing alternative fuels with HVO, a hydrogenated vegetable biofuel made from waste products, aiming to reduce environmental impact. The test compares the performance of HVO-fueled buses with traditional diesel ones. Five pairs of buses on different lines in Italy, each pair having one HVO and one diesel bus, are involved. Telemetry devices are used to collect and compare fuel consumption data. Results so far show a tie in consumption between the fuels. The outcomes will guide FlixBus and its partners towards potentially scaling HVO use, aligning with the goal of reducing environmental impact. Andrea Incondi, the managing director of FlixBus Italia, emphasizes the commitment to sustainable mobility solutions and the importance of Italy's active role in this transition.
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