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📷 Emilio De Risi covers the contrasts between experiencing the idealized version of nature in tourism vs. the reality, as exemplified by the Kruger Park's practice of hiding harsh scenes before tourists arrive. Insights from the third Hotellerie Summit Pambianco include emerging vacation destinations like Lake Como, Puglia, Sicily, and Sardinia, with the trend of repositioning hotels being preferred by 65% of investors, 50% in luxury. The Gruppo Gattinoni notes a drop in the average age of business front-liners to 40-45 post-COVID19. A survey on summer vacations indicates the majority heading to the beach, 18% to art cities, and 3% to villages. Human company highlights direct bookings over intermediated ones in outdoor tourism, with numerous ancillary earning opportunities. A proposed TV series aims to rekindle love for hotel work. Paris is reviving its nightlife with the administration's support, mediating between clubs and residents, funding new venues, investing in noise reduction, and rewarding rule adherence. This balance between city policy and nightlife culture offers a case study in urban and tourism policy.

🏡 On March 10, Verona's luxurious five-star Due Torri Hotel hosted the presentation of "L'Ipogeo di Santa Maria in Stelle" by journalist and writer Germana Cabrelle. This book, part of the "Libri della Buonanotte" series by Duetorrihotels Group, aims to enrich guests' travel and cultural experiences. The hotel, a historic building that has hosted Mozart and Garibaldi, recently added a Health & Wellness area and supports local heritage projects like "67 Colonne" for the Arena di Verona's preservation. The book is available in Italian and English, catering to an international clientele from the USA, UK, Italy, Germany, France, Australia, and Brazil.