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🏖️ The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism launches the Bahamas Travel Agents Rewards Programme, in partnership with My Booking Rewards. The initiative targets Italian travel agents, offering incentives from 20 to 150 euros based on bookings at over 115 participating properties across Nassau, Paradise Island, Grand Bahama Island, and the Out Islands. The program aims to foster closer ties with Italian tourism professionals and coincides with daily flights from London via British Airways and regular connections from major cities through the US and Canada.

✈ In 2024, Cagliari airport, directed by David Crognaletti of Sogaer, reached a historic record with 5 million 150 thousand passengers, denoting significant growth in the international segment. The Polish market has increased tenfold, alongside the Scandinavian market, with growth even in the low season, making Cagliari a year-round destination. Passenger services are being enhanced, including dining and car rental, as well as sales spaces for regional products. Advance booking for the upcoming summer is up at least 10% over 2024, with peaks of 25%.

📖 A recent Chekin and Lodgify webinar highlighted the complexities of guest registration with the Italian Police (Questura). Renting to tourists requires compliance with local administrative and fiscal regulations, including registration with the local municipality, Alloggiati Web portal, possibly ISTAT, and obtaining a SCIA and an ISTAT code. Guests' data must be reported to Alloggiati Web and ISTAT depending on local regulations, covering all adults staying, not just the head of the household. Short-term rentals face different regulations from long-term ones, including rental day limits and tax implications. Tools like Chekin facilitate guest registration compliance and can integrate with platforms like Airbnb. Fiscal responsibilities include reporting all rental income to Agenzia delle Entrate. Non-compliance may lead to fines, and in the event of technical issues with portals like Alloggiati Web, a manual guest registration record should be kept. Compliance with local laws is essential for remote check-ins.