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Mama Shelter cresce in Francia, new entry a Tolone

🏡 Mama Shelter's new hotel in Toulon is set to open at the end of 2027. The memorandum of understanding was signed by Ennismore during a ceremony with Toulon's mayor, Jeremie Trigano, Mama Shelter's founder, and Cedric Gobilliard, brand COO. Located in Cours Lafayette, the hotel will occupy the historic Ancien Évêché de Toulon building, offering 100 rooms over five floors, including family accommodations ranging from 21 to 32 square meters and some with private terraces. The venue will feature a restaurant and bar with over 150 seats, a terrace accessible to the public, and two high-tech meeting/event rooms. Mama Shelter Toulon aims to bring new energy to the city and integrate with the local community, embracing Toulon's rich history and coastal charm. After recent openings in Nice and Dubai, future locations include Lake Como, Casablanca, Cape Town, and Amsterdam.
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Aeroporto del Salento, via ai lavori di ampliamento del terminal

🏨 Salento Airport is undergoing a significant expansion including a broader passenger terminal and new commercial spaces. Aeroporti di Puglia President, Antonio Maria Vasile, announced the development, emphasizing modernization and economic growth. The project also introduces an innovative baggage sorting system. Michele Emiliano, President of the Puglia Region, highlighted the airport's support for the development across Taranto, Lecce, Brindisi, and Bari provinces.
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La Gran Bretagna del dopo-Eta: dati e previsioni

🎬 Great Britain focuses on movies and TV series to attract Italian tourists, even with the new Eta implementation causing initial concerns. 80% of Italians are inclined to visit film locations, such as those from Harry Potter or Bridget Jones. Direct flights from Italy were at 98% of 2019 levels in 2024, with Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester offering less known destinations. Forward Keys data predicts a 16% increase in arrivals from Italy from March to May, and a 22% increase from March to August. January 2025 forecasts indicate 2.2 million visits (1% more than in 2019) and spending of £1.3 billion (16% more than in 2019), with expectations of 2.6 million visitors and £1.7 billion by 2030.
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Federturismo: “I dazi per ora non preoccupano”

🖤 Antonio Barreca, Director General of Federturismo, commented on the impact of Trump's tariffs on Italy's tourism economy, stating there is no concern yet. Assessments will be made post-summer to understand the tariffs' effects on tourism. Despite a slowdown in arrivals for the Jubilee, spring bookings appear promising, with expectations to catch up by June and grow in the summer.
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Luton, via libera al raddoppio dei passeggeri

🏨 Luton Airport approved by the UK Government to increase capacity to 32 million passengers annually by 2043, up from the current 19 million. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander highlighted the expansion's economic benefits, including new jobs. Following Luton becoming Jet2.com and Jet2holidays' 13th UK base, the airport expects to generate an additional £1.5 billion annually and create up to 11,000 new jobs.
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Explora IV, un nuovo step a Fincantieri Palermo

🚢 Explora Journeys launched the lower bow section of Explora IV at Fincantieri's Palermo facility in Sicily. The delivery of Explora IV is scheduled for 2027. The section will be outfitted before being transferred to the Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente for completion. Anna Nash, president of Explora Journeys, emphasized luxury ocean travel excellence. The fleet will include LNG-powered ships, showcasing sustainable luxury. Over €3.5 billion invested in six Explora Journeys ships, impacting Italy's economy by over €15 billion and creating thousands of jobs. Each ship requires over seven million work hours and employs around 2,500 people for two to three years.
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Mandarin fa il bis a Parigi con l’Hôtel Lutetia, sulla Rive Gauche

🏡 Mandarin Oriental expands its Paris presence, managing Hôtel Lutetia as Mandarin Oriental Lutetia, Paris—the only Palace hotel on the Rive Gauche. Laurent Kleitman, Group Chief Executive, celebrates the addition and the historic legacy of Rive Gauche. Founded in 1910 by the Boucicaut family, Hôtel Lutetia symbolizes Parisian elegance and culture, hosting icons like Picasso and Matisse. It reopened in 2018 after a comprehensive renovation by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte.
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Club Med, cresce il volume d’affari Montagna al top

🏖️ Club Med saw a positive fiscal year in 2024, with business volume reaching €2.09 billion—a 7% increase from 2023. Resort capacity grew by 5%, turning all resorts Premium or Exclusive Collection as of April 2024. Clientele approached 1.5 million, a 1% increase, with room occupancy rates hitting 75%, up 2 percentage points. Mountain resorts' business surged by 20%, representing 35% of total business. Daily rates rose to €232, a 7% hike. In 2025, bookings for the first semester grew by 5.7%. The Italian market saw a 9% rise in individual travel business, with a 2% client increase and a 24% growth in mountain segment bookings. Top resorts for Italians were in Kani, Seychelles, Turkoise, Cefalù, Saint Moritz, and Pragelato Sestriere. Club Med's President, Henri Giscard d’Estaing, highlights the company's shift to luxury and upcoming developments in Malaysia and South Africa.
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Assonautica: “Dobbiamo ringiovanire il diportismo italiano”

🚣 Antonio Bufalari, Secretary-General of Assonautica, emphasizes the need for generational renewal in Italian boating. Assonautica aims to engage young people in sailing, shaping the future of yachting. The Rome Foil Festival, an investment to attract youth, will take place at Lake Bracciano from May 15 to 18. The event will feature 600 athletes from around the world competing in sailing, surfing, windsurfing, and water skiing, alongside 800 students participating in sailing activities, with 80 exhibitors energizing local lakeside villages.
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