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Affitti brevi: il Viminale apre al self check-in a distanza

🔐 Italy's Ministry of the Interior recognized non-physical 'de visu' checks. A November police circular had made self check-in illegal, sparking protests. Security reasons cited for the ban in light of the Jubilee 2025. Meeting on March 20 with industry players (including Airbnb, Booking, Expedia) to discuss a solution. New guidelines expected before Easter, allowing remote identification. Self check-in offers flexibility for guests, convenience for hosts, and enhanced security with digital tracking, conforming to international standards. Traditional 'de visu' verification isn't inherently safer, with digital tools offering more precise fraud prevention through OTP codes and biometric data.
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LA FRECCIA DI APRILE: IN COVER ALBERTO ANGELA CHE RACCONTA IL PIACERE DELLA CONOSCENZA

📖 Alberto Angela hosts the new season of Ulisse, traveling through the National Park of Abruzzo in search of the Marsican bear, featuring interviews with Luca Zingaretti, Gabry Ponte, and Sarah Toscano. In April 2025, La Freccia magazine suggests a journey to discover art by Piero della Francesca and Donatello, recommends hiking the Sicilian southeast, and notes Frecciarossa as the official train for events like Milan's Salone del Mobile and Rome's tennis Internationals. The Guardia di Finanza ski team celebrates 100 years with Olympic medals. Zingaretti directs "La casa degli sguardi", while Ponte prepares for Eurovision and a June San Siro Dance event. Toscano, the youngest Sanremo singer, anticipates a new album for October lives. Cultural events include an Edvard Munch exhibit in Rome and a Pino Daniele tribute in Naples, marking ten years since his passing, and the 20-year anniversary of La Venaria Reale conservation center near Turin. La Freccia's April issue is available digitally on FS Italiane and in print on Trenitalia trains, lounges, and clubs.
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Come mettere inserire casa su Airbnb: una guida passo passo

🏠 Renting out a property on Airbnb in tourist-rich Italy can be lucrative. Starting involves creating an Airbnb account, posting a listing with property type, exact location, number of bedrooms, beds, bathrooms, and guest capacity. An effective ad requires high-quality photos, a compelling description with nearby attractions and amenities, and clear house rules. Pricing should be competitive and consider seasonal and special events. Legal requirements include registering the property, collecting and reporting tourist taxes, guest information, and for businesses, issuing electronic invoices through SDI, which Chekin can streamline. Chekin helps automate check-in, guest registration, tax collection, and invoicing. A 14-day free trial is offered for their services.
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In Lunigiana un hotel di specchi immerso nella natura: apre il primo ÖÖD Hotel italiano

🏡 ÖÖD Hotel, the first in Italy and Southern Europe, featuring mirror houses, is coming to Casola in Lunigiana, owned by Davide Longobardi of Spino Fiorito. The project, initiated in 2018 and resumed post-pandemic with a 2021 visit to Estonia, will open within weeks. Architect Paolo Scoglio designed a treehouse-like, reversible site without concrete use, including an outdoor deck, a 2.5-meter high ÖÖD house, and a 4.5-meter high mirror sauna, establishing a flagship point for ÖÖD in Italy.
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Ilaria Carini, F&D director Rome Cavalieri A Waldorf Astoria. Vento dell’Est, vento dell’Ovest

🏠 Ilaria Carini, after oriental studies at Ca’ Foscari, leads F&D operations at Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Initially aiming to be an interpreter, her career shifted unexpectedly into hospitality. Starting as a receptionist at Hilton Molino Stucky, she grew into a front office manager in five years. Later, Carini spent seven years as an F&B manager before joining Rome Cavalieri last summer. She oversees around 300 staff members, striving for excellence across the hotel's high-volume services, including events for 1,200 people. Her focus includes operations, HR, commercial goals, and cost performance analysis.
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Domia Mini: la soluzione d’accesso semplice, sicura e smart

🔓 Domia Mini by AGB offers a reliable, flexible, and easy-to-install access management system with a modern design, ideal for retrofitting existing doors or new installations. It requires no wiring due to battery operation and installs with just two screws without replacing existing locks or cylinders, making it perfect for those wanting to update their access system without structural changes. Guests can access rooms with physical (cards, tags, bracelets) or digital (links or apps) credentials, managed locally or remotely. The system integrates with AGB components, such as locks and energy saver pockets, and uses cloud-based Accexi software for a secure, personalized access experience. Domia Mini comes in various finishes and handles, with the option of a mechanical emergency cylinder, ensuring access at all times while balancing security and convenience.
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La Dolce Vita Orient Express Il nuovo modello turistico

🏎 Paolo Barletta, CEO of Arsenale, launched "La Dolce Vita Orient Express," a luxury train by Arsenale and Accor, debuting in Italy with the Orient Express brand, including the La Minerva hotel opening in Rome. Celebrated at Rome's Ostiense Station with partners Arsenale, Accor, Fondazione FS Italiane, and FS Treni Turistici Italiani, it signifies a Made in Italy "rail cruise" concept merging rail, cruise, and hotel sectors. Gilda Perez-Alvarado, CEO of Orient Express, highlights the train's 60s-70s era-inspired design. Italy surpassed France with over 458 million tourist stays in 2024. Luigi Cantamessa notes the reopening of 1,000+ km of railway as "green branches." The train's inaugural journey from Rome to Montalcino places the capital at the forefront of luxury tourism.
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