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🍴 Chiara Pavan, Michelin-starred chef of Venissa, will host the final dinner of Gusto Montagna's 8th edition at Chalet il Rosso, Prato Nevoso, on Friday, March 21, at 20:00. The event's exclusive menu, priced at €140 excluding wines, includes dishes such as Finocchio with Sunflower Seeds and Black Garlic, Rice with Blue Crab Bisque, and Babà alle Erbe. A BAM Cicli bicycle auction will be held on March 22 during the Winter Head Padel Gala Dinner. Reservations can be made at +39 342 805 2544.

💱 Molino Rachello, a leading milling company and organic pioneer, will attend the 4th Sustainability Week by Confindustria Veneto Est from March 25-28 at Move Hotels Venezia Nord, Mogliano Veneto (TV). Sara Rachello, Marketing and Communication Manager, will speak on March 27 (14:00-17:00) about best practices in sustainability, and on March 28 (16:30-18:00) about sustainability as a strategic asset for businesses. The company was founded in 1901, obtained organic certification in 1999, and supports a 100% Italian supply chain with 30 farms across three regions.

🚗 Italy surpassed France in tourism, ranking second in Europe with a record-high 458.4 million tourist nights in 2024, a 2.5% increase from 2023 and 5% above pre-COVID-19 levels. Domestic tourist arrivals in Italy dropped from 65.8 million to 60.8 million, while foreign tourist arrivals increased from 67.9 million to 68.5 million. Spain led the chart with 500.1 million tourist nights, with France at 451 million. Overall, tourism grew in 34 out of 37 European countries monitored by Eurostat. However, Italy experienced a 3.2% decrease in tourist arrivals in 2024, with total arrivals at 129.3 million, down from 133.6 million in 2023. Meanwhile, Southwest Airlines will start charging for baggage from late May, abandoning its two-free-bag policy. The company also announced its first major layoff of 1,750 employees, 15% of its workforce, due to pressure from shareholders like Elliott Investment Management to increase revenue and profits. Major US airlines anticipate a weaker economic environment affecting domestic travel demand. Spirit Airlines aims for profitability after restructuring following Chapter 11, focusing on premium travel. The Trump administration is considering travel restrictions, potentially affecting international travel sentiment, and the third season of "The White Lotus" set in Koh Samui, Thailand, may boost tourism but raises concerns about environmental impacts