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Spazi inclusivi: il futuro dell’accoglienza è senza barriere

🛌 Accessible design is a win-win, enhancing user experience for everyone, including in hotels and restaurants. Companies like Ponte Giulio in Italy innovate with advanced solutions combining aesthetics, comfort, and safety, such as the Acca48 sanitary ware with a 48 cm high seat and traditional brida flush. Legal frameworks like Italy's DM 236/89 and the UNI 11065:2019 guidelines, along with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, mandate barrier-free inclusion, benefiting public spaces and the hospitality industry.
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Sempre più attenzione per il mercato dei vini dealcolati e ''NOLO''

🍷 Production of de-alcoholized wines in Italy is expected to increase by 60% in 2025 compared to 2024, with "zero alcohol" products dominating 83% of this sector. The Osservatorio dei vini dealcolati di Uiv-Vinitaly revealed these promising trends. Paolo Castelletti, UIV Secretary General, highlighted positive effects of the December decree on production. Key conferences will be held during Vinitaly in VeronaFiere, April 6-9, 2025, focusing on the “Zero alcohol” market and innovative production technologies.
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Alla scoperta dei PIWI: la Scuola Enologica di Avellino e la rivoluzione verde della viticoltura

🏠 At the "F. De Sanctis" Technical Agricultural Institute in Avellino, a technical seminar titled "Alla scoperta dei vitigni resistenti allevati nella Scuola Enologica di Avellino: degustazione tecnica trasversale vinificazione sperimentali vendemmia 2024" was held, focusing on the study and experimentation of disease-resistant grape varieties obtained through interspecific hybridization. Fourteen wine samples produced by students at Avellino's Enological School were analyzed for their organoleptic profile, demonstrating high-quality sustainable production. The seminar involved agricultural institutes from across Italy and was supported by multiple organizations including Vivai Cooperativi Rauscedo and Assoenologi. Discussions highlighted the impact of climate change on viticulture and the importance of sustainable and resistant grape varieties aligned with EU guidelines. The event featured contributions from industry experts, educators, and environmental officials, emphasizing the combination of tradition and innovation in Italian viticulture.
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La cultura si svela in albergo: l’Ipogeo di Santa Maria in Stelle raccontato agli ospiti del Due Torri Hotel

🏡 On March 10, Verona's luxurious five-star Due Torri Hotel hosted the presentation of "L'Ipogeo di Santa Maria in Stelle" by journalist and writer Germana Cabrelle. This book, part of the "Libri della Buonanotte" series by Duetorrihotels Group, aims to enrich guests' travel and cultural experiences. The hotel, a historic building that has hosted Mozart and Garibaldi, recently added a Health & Wellness area and supports local heritage projects like "67 Colonne" for the Arena di Verona's preservation. The book is available in Italian and English, catering to an international clientele from the USA, UK, Italy, Germany, France, Australia, and Brazil.
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Addio all'imprenditore Giuseppe Vicenzi, si è spento a 92 anni

🖤 Giuseppe Vicenzi, a storied entrepreneur from Verona, passed away at 92. Having started working in his family's bakery at age 5, he transformed it into an international success with over 160 million euros in revenue in 2023. The company, founded in 1907, now employs 370 people and operates three factories in San Giovanni Lupatoto, Bovolone (Verona), and Nusco (Avellino). Vicenzi was honored as a Cavaliere del Lavoro by the Italian President in 2021. His brands include Matilde Vicenzi, Grisbì, and Mr. Day. Additionally, he was passionate about basketball, leading the Scaligera team to major victories. Vicenzi is survived by his three daughters.
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Tommaso Sivieri vince il concorso Oro Caffè Talent 2025

🍴 Tommaso Sivieri from Blu Spilimbergo won the Gran Premio ORO CAFFÈ TALENT 2025, held in Tavagnacco, Italy, securing 30 kg of ORO CAFFÈ for his café and a Latte Art course. The contest started in November 2024 with about 40 local participants, culminating in a final event on March 25, 2025, judged by experts Paolo Zucca, Lucio Del Piccolo, and Andrea Lattuada, SCA international judge. Second place went to Fabrizio Lesa, and third to Alberto Villanova. ORO CAFFÈ was founded in 1987, produces 6,000 kg of coffee daily, serves about 2,000 venues in Italy, and is present in 42 countries.
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''Il bar deve tornare umano'': Simone Di Gioia racconta il Raboucer tra low alcohol, nuove drink list e spazi privati

🍸 In Milan's center, near the Colonne di San Lorenzo, Raboucer cocktail bar, founded by Simone Di Gioia and Andrea Pirola, offers quality drinks, relaxed hospitality, and democratic prices. The bar is part of a broader entrepreneurial vision, including Tasca and La Gastronomia, which provide catering and Mediterranean cuisine. The bar's new drink list features six drinks inspired by movies, with a focus on accessibility and unconventional ingredients like red rice syrup. Popular for its Gorgonzola cocktail inspired by Breaking Bad, Raboucer prepares 10 liters at a time, reflecting the current trend of low-alcohol beverages. The bar also offers a private room for 25-30 people for personalized events and maintains quality and inclusivity with drinks starting at €9, with special offers from Monday to Thursday. Simone Di Gioia advocates for authenticity and creativity in the bar industry to stay human and sustainable.
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Limmi è Prodotto dell’Anno 2025: il successo del puro succo di limone

🍋 LIMMI, a brand by B&G SRL, was voted "Product of the Year 2025" in the "Condiments" category, thanks to over 12,000 consumer votes. Its products, LIMMI and LIMMI SWEET, made with IGP lemon juice from Syracuse, received a 63% innovation recognition from consumers and a 95% satisfaction rate among those who tried it. The company is dedicated to promoting Made in Italy, sourcing citrus from Sicily, Calabria, and Campania, and has invested in responsible practices and 25 years of research and innovation. LIMMI's RPET bottle packaging ensures freshness by mixing essential peel oil with juice upon use. Marketing & Communication Director Annalisa Tardioli from B&G Srl expressed pride in the award, which reflects Italian consumer choices and commitment to authentic Italian quality.
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La comunicazione del Lambrusco nel mondo prosegue nel solco della memorabilità

🍷 Stevie Kim, at Identità Golose in February, highlighted Lambrusco's impactful Italian wine communication, now in 90 countries. The Consorzio Tutela Lambrusco's repositioning strategy showcases the variety of Lambrusco grapes like Sorbara and Grasparossa. The frizzante style accounts for 95% of production. World Lambrusco Day on June 21, with the first edition in Paris 2023, leads to the 2025 event at Punta Helbronner on Monte Bianco at 3,466 meters. The Consortium's promotion strategies, including the World Lambrusco Day, are recognized internationally, with an invitation to Brussels for a conference on June 25-26.
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IHG debutta in Sicilia con il brand Vignette Collection

🏩 IHG Hotels & Resorts is opening the Costa Irminia Retreat & Spa, their second Vignette Collection property in Italy, located in Marina di Ragusa, Sicily, by the end of the year in collaboration with Blu Lava Resorts and Panoram Hotels. The hotel, which is the brand's first to launch in Italy, will feature 43 rooms and is part of IHG's expansion in the luxury and lifestyle segment, with 8 operating hotels and another 8 in development in Italy. Vignette Collection, launched by IHG in August 2021, has rapidly grown with 17 properties in Europe and aims to develop 100 hotels within its first ten years. The Costa Irminia Retreat & Spa will offer unique amenities like a private beach club, two pools, and proximity to UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the Val di Noto.
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