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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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BUSITALIA (GRUPPO FS): 44 MILIONI DI EURO DI INVESTIMENTI PER 111 NUOVI AUTOBUS

🚗 Busitalia (Gruppo FS) will deliver 111 new buses by 2025 with an investment of €44 million. The announcement was made at the BMT - Borsa Mediterranea del Turismo in Naples, by CEO Serafino Lo Piano. The buses feature ergonomic seats, USB/USB-C and 230V sockets, Wi-Fi, and accessibility for disabled persons, with 360° cameras and digital mirrors on some models. New strategic connections will enhance sustainable mobility, including Airlink services from Verona Porta Nuova and Brescia to Orio al Serio Airport starting April 14, and improved navigation on Lago Trasimeno with increased daily links beginning March 30, 2025.
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Capitale Italiana della Cultura, Santanchè: “titolo importante anche per il turismo”

🎭 Pordenone elected as the Italian Capital of Culture for 2027, marking a milestone that highlights its cultural richness and represents a significant opportunity for tourism. Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè believes the recognition will attract global visitors, stimulate local economic development, and promote a positive image of Italy. For more info, visit www.ministeroturismo.gov.it.
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Aci Europe: a gennaio il traffico passeggeri negli aeroporti europei cresce di quasi il 7% rispetto all’anno scorso

🛫 European passenger air traffic increased by 6.9% in January compared to the previous year, reflecting a demand resilience. Non-EU+ airports surpassed January's figures with a growth of 11.4%, while EU+ airports saw a 6% increase. International traffic grew by 8.3%, with domestic up by only 2.7%, still -12.5% below pre-pandemic levels. Hungary, Slovakia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Poland, Denmark, and Greece all experienced double-digit growth. Germany, Ireland, Sweden, and Slovenia lagged due to economic weakness, internal market challenges, and aviation taxes. Israel led non-EU+ countries with a 77.7% increase, while Ukraine's airports remain closed due to war. Istanbul Airport topped with 6.4 million passengers, a 7.1% increase over January last year. Heathrow and Paris-CDG followed with 6.3 million (+5.3%) and 5.3 million (+10.5%), respectively. Madrid and Amsterdam rounded out the top five. Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen and Rome Fiumicino recorded the highest growth rates of 16.2% and 11.3%, respectively.
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Uvet: a febbraio trend positivo del business travel in Italia a quota 103

💸 Uvet reported a positive trend for February's Business Travel Trend (BTT) Travel Value at 103, a 6-point increase from February 2024. The BTT Transactions rose by 5 points year-over-year. Average spending remained stable at 127. Flight BTT Travel Value reached 90 in February 2025, up from 84 in February 2024, with national flights increasing by 13 points year-over-year. Rail and Hotel BTT Travel Value both grew by 8 points. Car Rental BTT Transactions and Travel Value were stable, with average spending up by 3 points. Analysis over five years highlights the pandemic impact, with transaction indices at 31 and 33 in '20 and '21, but recovering to 62 and 73 in '22 and '23, respectively. Average prices peaked in '22 (index 127). The 2023 and 2024 data show signs of easing inflation. The indices are based on a consistent sample from a mix of large, medium, and small companies using Uvet GBT services from 2019-2024, covering air and rail transport, hotel stays, and car rentals, excluding variables like new client acquisition. The BTT reflects overall Business Travel trends, not just Uvet GBT performance.
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Sciopero treni ridotto a 8 ore I servizi garantiti

🚨 The railway strike on March 19 was reduced from 24 hours to 8, starting at 9:01 am and ending at 4:59 pm, affecting FS Group, Trenitalia, Trenitalia Tper, and Trenord staff. Modifications to service may occur before and after the strike. Refunds for Intercity and Frecce can be requested from the strike announcement until the train's departure; for Regional trains, until 24 hours before the strike. Alternatives include rescheduling trips based on availability. Real-time updates are available on the Trenitalia app, Trenitalia website, and trenitaliatper.it. For assistance, contact the free number 800 89 20 21 or seek station personnel.
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Deliveroo Italia: Andrea Zocchi assume il ruolo di Managing Director

🛒 Andrea Zocchi appointed as Managing Director of Deliveroo Italia, joining today in Milan to lead the Italian market team. Formerly at McKinsey & Company for 23 years, leading South Europe's consumer sector, Zocchi has also been General Manager at Esselunga, founder and CEO of Digitail (developer of EasyCoop online grocery service), and CEO of Everli. He serves on the boards of Bauli, GoVolt, and Distillerie Fratelli Branca. Deliveroo, established in 2013 by William Shu and Greg Orlowski, partners with about 186,000 restaurants and retailers, with over 135,000 riders, operating in 10 markets globally. Zocchi aims to reinforce Deliveroo Italia’s commercial offerings and continue growth by 2025, reaching millions of consumers, over 25,000 restaurant and supermarket partnerships, and thousands of riders.
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Custom Pay protagonista dell'evento ''Innovative Payments: operazione sorpasso''

💳 Marco Rizzoli, CEO of Custom Pay, highlighted the business opportunities of integrating fiscal cash registers (RT) with POS systems during the 2025 Budget Measure at the "Innovative Payments: operazione sorpasso" event in Politecnico di Milano. Custom Pay, part of the Custom Group, showcased a unique fiscal RT and payment device developed with PAX ITALIA in November 2024 at the Salone dei Pagamenti. In 2024, digital transactions in Italy reached €481 billion, 43% of consumption, while cash transactions remained at 41%. Custom Pay emphasizes the necessity for varied payment systems, since a wide range of payment options can attract more customers and thus boost business opportunities.
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Air Europa: nuovo volo Madrid-Praga in codeshare con Smartwings

✈ Air Europa starts flights to Prague from Madrid on March 30, following a codeshare agreement with Czech airline Smartwings. This partnership enhances Air Europa's presence in Central Europe and adds to its codeshare operations in Denmark, France, and the Netherlands. The airline has nearly 30 alliances, reaching around 170 destinations in over 30 countries worldwide.
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Trieste capitale dell'oro verde: numeri da record per la XVII edizione di Olio Capitale

🌽 "Olio Capitale," the extravirgin olive oil fair in Trieste, concluded on March 16 with a record +18% increase in attendance, reaching nearly 14,200 visitors compared to 12,000 in 2024. With 212 exhibitors, the event showcased a variety of olive oils and featured an international presence with visitors from over 20 countries. The International OLIO CAPITALE Competition had 176 oils in contest, with winners from Tuscany, Puglia, and Spain across different fruity categories. The fair included innovative conferences on health benefits of olive oil and technological advances in the olive oil sector. CocktOIL, the off-fair cocktail event, saw Angelica Puntini from Local win, while "L'olio nel Piatto" promoted olive oil in local cuisines. Antonio Paoletti, president of the Venice Giulia Chamber of Commerce, highlighted the fair's focus on quality and international outreach.
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