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Acqua Amata brilla nella classifica delle aziende in crescita del Sud Italia

💰 Acqua Amata ranks in the top 200 fastest-growing companies in Southern Italy, according to a study by Il Sole 24 Ore and Statista, based on performance from 2020 to 2023. In 2025, the company secured 3rd place in the "Food and Beverages" category in Puglia and 9th place nationally. Vice President Matteo Avella credits their success to customer, partner, and collaborator support, highlighting their drive for excellence. Acqua Amata is acknowledged for its sustainable, quality water, serving as a model in the Horeca sector for strategic growth and product excellence.
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Gestione delle tariffe per gli hotel: Strategie essenziali per gli albergatori

🏨 In Italy, effective hotel rate management is key for maximizing occupancy and profitability. Strategic rate management can increase RevPAR and overall financial performance. Key rate types include bottom rate, starting rate, BAR (Best Available Rate), rack rate, and last-minute rate. Dynamic pricing involves adjusting room rates based on real-time market data. Revenue management software automates rate adjustments, utilizing market trends and competitor rates. Best practices include market analysis, customer segmentation, promoting direct bookings, and transparent communication. Implementing these strategies can significantly impact hotel success in the competitive Italian market.
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Evoluzione del Morellino: approvata la menzione "Superiore"

🍷 The Consorzio Morellino di Scansano has introduced a new "Superiore" designation to its DOCG, featuring stricter production criteria, at least 85% Sangiovese grapes, and a minimum 13% alcohol content. The "Superiore" can be sold from January 1st of the second year after harvest. Other updates include a 90% minimum Sangiovese for "Riserva" and reduced yields for both "Superiore" and "Riserva". These modifications are pending approval and aim to enhance the quality and reputation of Morellino di Scansano wines. The wines will be showcased at Vinitaly in Verona, April 6-9, 2025, Hall 9 Stand B17.
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Grana Padano celebra il record di export a Formaggi & Sorrisi

📈 In 2024, Grana Padano DOP exports surpassed domestic sales, hitting 52% of total production with 2,685,541 wheels, a 9.15% increase from the previous year. Lombardy produced over 4 million wheels, about 72% of the total, with Cremona (third in production) processing over 938,000 wheels across nine dairies. The "Formaggi & Sorrisi – Cheese and Friends Festival" celebrated this historic milestone from March 28-30 in Lombardy, in collaboration with the Lombardy Region. The United States, the third-largest market for Grana Padano, imported 215,000 wheels, with potential tariff threats looming.
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La Vignette Collection di IHG sbarca in Sicilia: a Marina di Ragusa la prima apertura in Italia

🏖️ Vignette Collection, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts, will open its first Italian location in Marina di Ragusa, Sicily, as Costa Irminia Retreat & Spa, Vignette Collection, in the second half of 2025. In partnership with Blu Lava Resorts (owner) and Panoram Hotels (management), the hotel will feature 43 rooms, a private beach club, two pools, a bar, and an all-day restaurant. Blu Lava Resorts chose IHG for their luxury destination capabilities, while Panoram Hotel Management aims to build a platform of 20 properties in Italy. Launched three years ago, Vignette Collection aims to reach 100 hotels opened or in development within its first decade, and currently has 17 properties across Europe, including in France, Turkey, Spain, the UK, and Hungary.
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Scalapay, accordo con Alternative Airlines per i voli

✈️ Scalapay partners with Alternative Airlines, offering over 40 payment options for more than 600 airlines globally. The partnership enables installment payments, with the option of paying in 3 or 4 interest-free installments. This model fuels Scalapay's expansion across Italy and Europe since 2019. Alternative Airlines reported a +60% volume growth in the 2023/2024 season in Italy, outperforming France's +40% in the same period. The service is now available in Italy, France, Spain, and Portugal.
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La Danimarca cresce anche fuori stagione: le novità 2025

🏖 Denmark set a new historical record with 34.08 million international overnight stays in 2024, including nearly 483,000 from Italians (+18% on 2023). 2/3 of stays were outside the traditional summer peak, with a 30% increase in spring, autumn, and winter long weekends. Marketing and press coordinator Giulia Ciceri from Visit Denmark for Italy and France highlights the year-round appeal due to personalized offerings. Copenhagen accounts for 80% of short city breaks, aiming to extend the average stay length. The 150th anniversary of Hans Christian Andersen's death in 2025 is a major draw, with the Andersen Forever program starting August 4 in Odense. The Copenhagen Sprint event boosts sports and cycling tourism.
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Smartwings, dall’estate nuovo volo diretto Lamezia Terme-Praga

✈ Starting May 30, Smartwings connects Lamezia Terme and Prague daily with the new flight, featuring Airbus A220 and Boeing 737-800, each with 189 seats. Flight schedules vary, with departures from Prague in late morning and returns in the early afternoon, except on Wednesdays and Saturdays for evening flights. This service not only boosts tourism but also cultural and economic ties between Calabria and the Czech Republic. Additional routes include charter flights from Lamezia Terme to Czech cities Brno, Pardubice, and Ostrava.
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I campioni mondiali di atletica leggera tornano a casa con Air China

🏆 Italian athletes returned from the World Indoor Championships with medals: Mattia Furlani (gold in long jump), Andy Diaz (gold in triple jump), and Zaynab Dosso (silver in 60m dash). The 40-person delegation traveled from China to Fiumicino Airport via Beijing on Air China. Air China operates 31 weekly non-stop flights from Rome Fiumicino and Milan Malpensa to Chinese cities including Beijing, Hangzhou, Shanghai, Wenzhou, and Chengdu.
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Barbados, aumenti a doppia cifra e nuove iniziative per gli adv

🏖 In 2024, Barbados saw a 37% increase in Italian tourist arrivals. Lucilla Venditti of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc highlights the island's authentic Caribbean culture, historic homes, 17th-century churches, and UNESCO-listed Bridgetown. Air connections from Italy include British Airways, Virgin Atlantic via London, and Condor via Frankfurt, with flight + hotel packages like Sandals Barbados or Blue Monkey. Upcoming hotels are Hotel Indigo and Pendry (2025/2026). The Barbados Elite program offers special promotions and incentives for travel agents.
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