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Cuba, il declino dell’Isla Grande non accenna a fermarsi

📌 Cuba is experiencing an unprecedented decline in tourism, with hotel occupancy rates around 25% and the country not expected to recover before 2030. In 2024, Cuba welcomed 2.2 million international travelers, nearly 10% less than the previous year and the worst figure in 17 years, continuing a steady decrease since 2019. Last year, tourism revenue was $1.216 billion, 61% less than pre-pandemic levels. Additionally, airlines are leaving Cuban routes in search of more profitable ones, influenced by political issues and the loss of over 10,000 qualified travel workers.
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Produzione degli aerei a rilento, “pesanti ricadute anche sui piloti”

✈️ The Spanish pilots' union, Sepla, warns of negative effects due to slowdowns in aircraft production, impacting flight hours, experience accumulation, and training. These delays, extending from the pandemic, have persisted as production fails to meet the surged demand post-travel restrictions. Shortages of chips, components, and raw materials also affect simulator availability and training programs, challenging pilots' license and certification maintenance, especially for those early in their careers, and reducing international route options for long-haul flight experience.
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In Italia tornano a crescere i consumi di birra

🍺 Coldiretti and Consorzio Birra Italiana report a 2% increase in Italian beer consumption during the first 9 months of 2024, contrasting with declining trends in other alcoholic beverages. In 2023, more artisan breweries closed than opened for the first time since 2005. Italy has nearly 1,200 active breweries, with 25% being agricultural. The craft beer segment produced 48 million liters annually, with 3 million for export, generating over €430 million from the hospitality market and supporting approximately 92,000 jobs. Excise tax cuts effective from January 1, 2025, are expected to positively impact small artisan breweries.
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HorecaTv a Beer&Food Attraction 2025: Intervista con Antonio Pavone di Fox Italia

🍾 At Sigep 2025, Antonio Pavone, co-founder and President of Fox Italia, highlighted their new luxury packaging designed for snacks that enhance the drinking experience. The exclusive low-moisture taralli recipe is crafted to complement champagne and reduce the heaviness from alcohol. Fox Italia also introduced innovative multi-level displays and a Vintage Mix Wooden Box containing 24 assorted packs for retail and hospitality venues.
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Alce Nero lancia gli Anellini di Mais Biologici e gli Sticks di Mais e Carota Biologici

🍪 Alce Nero introduces Organic Corn Rings and Organic Corn and Carrot Sticks to their Baby Food line, made with high-quality, natural Italian ingredients, and suitable for children from 12 months old. These snacks contain no added salt, no gluten, and are not fried. Alce Nero, established in 1978, connects over 1,000 organic farmers globally, offering more than 300 organic products. For more details, visit www.alcenero.com.
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La tecnologia incontra l'espresso: l'evento ''Connected Days'' di La Marzocco

☕ La Marzocco, founded in 1927, is hosting "Connected Days" on March 18 at 16:00 (GMT+1) via live streaming, discussing the impact of connectivity on coffee machines and user experience improvements. The Florence-based espresso machine producer has modernized infrastructure and introduced IoT gateways for customizable coffee experiences. More info available on Instagram @lamarzocco and on lamarzocco.com/connected-days/index.php.
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Sarà Ilenia Ruggeri il nuovo Direttore Generale di Sanpellegrino

💸 Ilenia Ruggeri was appointed as the new General Manager of Sanpellegrino, an industry leader in mineral water and non-alcoholic drinks. With a career beginning in Nestlé Purina in 2002, she brings 20 years of experience within Nestlé Group to her new role, where she'll drive growth in the Italian market and focus on innovative strategies for international brands S.Pellegrino, Acqua Panna, Sanpellegrino beverages, and local brand Levissima. Ruggeri's leadership includes fostering a positive workplace and reducing environmental impact. She will collaborate with CEO Michel Beneventi and Stefano Marini, Head of Southern Europe & AOA.
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Lesaffre e Richemont Club: partnership rinnovata per la formazione nell'arte bianca

🍪 Lesaffre Italia and Richemont Club Italia renewed their strategic partnership for professional baking and pastry training. Lesaffre, part of a French group in 50 countries with 80 production sites, 11,000 employees, and €3 billion revenue, offers continuous quality education. On March 24, an event titled "Il lievito, il vero protagonista della fermentazione" will be hosted at Lesaffre's Baking Center™. L'hirondelle 1895, a new yeast specific for biga, long fermentations, and pizza, was launched in January 2025 during the 130th anniversary of the L'hirondelle range, available in 2.5 kg resealable packs with five 500g blocks.
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CONFINDUSTRIA NAUTICA: UFFICIALE DI 2A CLASSE, VARATO IL DECRETO ATTUATIVO

🛥 On March 14, 2025, Patrizia Scarchilli from the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport signed decree n. 40, establishing the professional title of 2nd class pleasure navigation Officer with its theoretical and practical exam program. Confindustria Nautica, represented by Saverio Cecchi, welcomed the decree, which addresses a 20-year gap since the suspension of the previous pleasure craft certification and aligns with the 2005 decree reform by Minister Salvini. The decree mandates nautical schools to conduct the courses, requiring candidates to pass three exam parts: charting exercises, an interview, and a sea trial on vessels over 15 meters. Candidates failing any part can retake it once within 12 months. Exams are held at least semiannually at maritime offices and published on their websites. Certain professionals and those with specific certifications are exempt from parts of the exam. The initiative aims to meet the demand for approximately 2,000 nautical sector workers.
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CONFINDUSTRIA NAUTICA: PUBBLICATI I DATI 2025 DI “LA NAUTICA IN CIFRE MONITOR”, IL RAPPORTO STATISTICO DI METÀ ANNO SUI TREND DI MERCATO

🚢 The "La Nautica in Cifre Monitor – Trend di mercato 2024/2025" report by Confindustria Nautica highlights Italian nautical sector trends. Despite excellent results until 2023, the nautical industry faced complexities in 2024, leading to growth normalization. Yet, prospects remain positive, especially with 572 superyachts (over 24 meters) under construction out of a global total of 1,138. December 2024 saw a portfolio order increase or stability for 34% of superyacht companies compared to December 2023. For units up to 24 meters, 22% predict a 2025 revenue increase; 45% expect stability, and 33% foresee decline. Accessory and motor sector projections for 2025 are positive for 16%, stable for 63%, and negative for 21%. Charter sector entrepreneurs are split, with 50% expecting positive growth and 43% stability, while 7% project a minor downturn. Turistic ports anticipate growth in all main revenue components for 2025, with increases from +1.5% for berth sales to +3.2% for transient moorings. Italian nautical production reached a historic high with €4.5 billion in exports as of September 2024. Italy remains the top global exporter of pleasure units and is featured alongside traditional industry pillars in the "Libro Verde made in Italy 203
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