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Casa Cook debutta in Italia a Madonna di Campiglio

🏖️ Casa Cook, a premium lifestyle hospitality brand, launched in 2016 in Rhodes, is set to open its first Italian facility in Madonna di Campiglio in June. The brand, which has expanded into Greece, Egypt, and Turkey, joins the portfolio of four existing Casa Cook hotels. Goldman Sachs Asset Management Company acquired the Casa Cook and Cook’s Club brands in May 2023, marking a new growth phase. The Madonna di Campiglio hotel, managed by Treasurests Hospitality Group and part of the Jp Hospitality division of Hospitality Investors Club, will feature 50 design rooms, a gym, spa, and an innovative boot room. Three-star Michelin chef Jacob Jan Boerma will oversee the culinary experience. Design is a collaboration between Casa Collective Ltd and Remo Marsala, founder of Vision Alphabet. Future expansions in Italy may include seaside locations like Sicily and Marina di Pisa, while in Europe, potential growth areas are Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, and Portugal.
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Swiss Group International, nuovo volo Napoli-Sharm

🚀 Swiss Group International and Rep Air announced annual Naples-Sharm el Sheikh flights starting September 14, with a weekly Airbus 320 (180 seats) flight from Naples-Capodichino Airport at 14:35, arriving at 17:20 local time. This collaboration is set to boost Campania operators' activities and provide reliable service to various Italian tour operators. CEOs Giuseppe Scandurra (Rep Air) and Amr Aboukoura (Swiss Group International) emphasize the strategic cooperation for expanded flight services.
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Pausa sbarca a Tortona e va a canestro con il Derthona Basket

🍕 "Pausa", after its success in Milan, opens at the Arena del Derthona Basket in Tortona, offering over 100 seats, both indoors and outdoors, for a fast-casual dining experience featuring Italian cuisine staples such as pasta, pizza, focaccia, gelato, and coffee. Customers can personalize their dishes and rate their experience through a questionnaire. A loyalty card and pre-ordering via the Pausa APP or Deliveroo are available. Marco Cattaneo, the founder from Tortona, emphasizes Pausa's commitment to high-quality, Made in Italy food, aligning with sports principles promoting physical and mental well-being.
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Codice ATECO ISTAT: Variazioni per il Turismo nel 2025

🏡 The ATECO ISTAT code, crucial for property managers in Italy for tax and statistical purposes, was revised on January 1, 2025. The new ATECO 2025 system introduces distinct codes for Bed and Breakfasts and vacation rentals, and a specific code for property managers, providing a clearer classification. By January 1, 2025, managers must ensure their business information aligns with the new ATECO ISTAT structure, with automatic updates by Italian Chambers of Commerce anticipated. Non-compliance may lead to regulatory issues, missed incentives, and potential fines.
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Ciminnisi, Fiavet: “Tre pilastri per crescere”

🏖 Fiavet President, Giuseppe Ciminnisi, identifies three key success factors for travel agents: self-planning, direct knowledge of destinations, and customer relationships. Roberto Gentile's research for Fiavet highlights post-pandemic effects and new perspectives in Italy's travel agency sector. Agents must now offer personalized packages to meet evolving market needs. The digital age has increased customer awareness, but personal experience and professional advice are crucial. Trust-based client relations are essential for sales, with agents as expert consultants. Successful agents will innovate and maintain a central role in tourism.
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La Thailandia punta a 40 milioni di visitatori nel 2025

🏖️ In 2024, Thailand welcomed 35.54 million international visitors and aims to surpass the 39 million visitors of 2019, targeting 40 million for 2025. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launched "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025," focusing on five categories: gastronomy, traditional Muay Thai, fashion and local products, new destinations, and festivals. The strategy includes a rich calendar of festivals, new events, and various activities with an emphasis on sustainability and diversifying tourism offerings.
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Via libera dall'UE per l'acquisizione di Cigierre da parte di QuattroR e BC Partners

💰 La Commissione Europea ha approvato l'acquisizione di Cigierre da QuattroR SGR e BC Partners, senza riserve, in base al regolamento UE sulle concentrazioni. Cigierre, fondata da Marco Di Giusto, è nota per brand come Old Wild West e America Graffiti. L'operazione mira a consolidare e ampliare la presenza di Cigierre in Italia e all'estero, sostenendo la qualità e l'innovazione.
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Tommy Colonna: ''Il futuro della mixology? Meno alcol, più qualità, esperienza e territorio''

🍸 Celebrated bartender Tommy Colonna, owner of Benni from Gambrinus in Gravina in Puglia, discusses mixology trends during the seventh edition of Splash in Bari. Colonna emphasizes the growing preference for low and zero alcohol cocktails, especially among younger generations, and the importance of quality local ingredients. He mentions a popular non-alcoholic drink made with orange, ginger, elderflower syrup, lemon juice, and sparkling water. The article highlights the '90s cocktail nostalgia and the value of immersive experiences in cocktail bars.
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Norwegian Air si mette alle spalle la crisi, pronta a riacquistare 10 dei B737 venduti per fare cassa

✈️ Norwegian Air CEO Geri Karlsen announced the airline's recovery from financial difficulties, with plans to repurchase 10 B737 aircraft previously sold during the crisis. This move is aimed at saving money and providing greater flexibility in scheduling. Currently, Norwegian Air operates a fleet of 89 B737s, with 84 being leased.
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Loredana Arcangeli, la ‘signora dell’Oman’

🏕 Loredana Arcangeli reminisces about the early days of Oman tourism 26 years ago, when the country was uncharted for travelers. Originaltour, celebrating 35 years, transported 2,000 clients for diving adventures 23 years ago. Oman's transformation includes 53 desert tented camps and improved infrastructure. Originaltour, led by Arcangeli and Elena Innocenti in Muscat, is now the leading international tour operator for off-road passenger tours.
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