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Barbados, aumenti a doppia cifra e nuove iniziative per gli adv

🏖 In 2024, Barbados saw a 37% increase in Italian tourist arrivals. Lucilla Venditti of Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc highlights the island's authentic Caribbean culture, historic homes, 17th-century churches, and UNESCO-listed Bridgetown. Air connections from Italy include British Airways, Virgin Atlantic via London, and Condor via Frankfurt, with flight + hotel packages like Sandals Barbados or Blue Monkey. Upcoming hotels are Hotel Indigo and Pendry (2025/2026). The Barbados Elite program offers special promotions and incentives for travel agents.
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Hilton, il successo degli hotel a doppio marchio

🏨 Hilton has been revolutionizing the hotel industry with dual-brand properties since the early 2000s, offering operational cost savings and the flexibility to cater to diverse demands. Now, Hilton boasts 125 dual-brand properties worldwide, which would rank as the company's eighth largest brand if standalone. Andrew Harp, brand leader at Tru by Hilton, highlights the potential of dual-brand hotels to provide guests with a more flexible stay experience through shared amenities and an extensive range of services.
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Malaysia Airlines torna a Parigi con il volo diretto da Kuala Lumpur

✈ Malaysia Airlines celebrated its service milestone with a return flight from Kuala Lumpur to Paris' Charles de Gaulle Airport, boasting high occupancy rates of 95% and 98% on the inaugural outbound and return flights, signifying strong demand for travel between Malaysia and France. From March 22 to 27, 2025, the airline will operate four weekly flights, transitioning to daily flights starting March 29. A partnership with American Airlines allows travelers access to additional U.S. destinations from Paris, including New York (JFK), Dallas (DFW), Miami (MIA), and Orlando (ORD).
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IHG: Vignette Collection raddoppia in Italia con una new entry in Sicilia

🏠 IHG Hotels & Resorts chose Sicily for the second Vignette Collection property in Italy, Costa Irminia Retreat & Spa, opening by the end of the year with 43 rooms at Marina di Ragusa. Blu Lava Resorts owns, and Panoram Hotels manages the property. Vignette Collection has surpassed half its initial 10-year goal with over 50 properties open or in development, including 17 in Europe. IHG has 30 hotels in Italy and 12 more in the pipeline. Willemijn Geels cited Sicily's ideal fit for luxury and lifestyle segment expansion.
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Vacanze con il cuore chiude l’anno a +10% e rinnova l’offerta

🏕 "Vacanze con il cuore," an Italo-Dutch group specializing in glamping resorts, ended 2024 with 35,000 bookings and a 10% increase in turnover. Founder Loek van de Loo plans to consolidate existing assets in 2025, focusing on enhancing the culinary offerings by introducing menus featuring iconic Italian dishes and local culinary specialties. The group will also undergo rebranding to redefine its communication.
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Islanda, è boom di italiani grazie ai nuovi itinerari

🌎 In Iceland, the Breiðafjörður bay, home to Flatey island, is a sought-after spot for the total solar eclipse on August 12, 2026. Hrafnhildur Thórisdóttir of Visit Iceland promotes sustainable tourism through routes like The Westfjords Way and The Volcanic Way. Italian tourists increased by 21% in 2024, with average stays nearing 8 nights. February saw a 52% rise in Italian visitors compared to February 2024. With nearly 99,000 Italian visitors in 2024, Italy is Iceland's fifth-largest tourism market. New accommodations like Hilton Skáld Hotel and Höfði Lodge are opening in response to the growing tourism.
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L’Armani Hotel Milano entra nella Legend Collection di Preferred

🏠 Armani Hotel Milano joined the Legend Collection of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, a collaboration between Giorgio Armani S.p.A. and Emaar Properties, located in Milan's fashion district within the historic Manzoni 31 building. The hotel features 95 rooms, Lifestyle Managers, access to Armani/Ristorante, Armani/SPA with panoramic views, six treatment rooms, couple’s suite, and a relaxation pool. Guests can join the I Prefer Hotel Rewards loyalty program with over 5 million global members.
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Torna a Milano dOT-design Outdoor Texture, lo spazio di ricerca nel cuore del Brera Design District

🏗️ Milan Design Week, from April 8 to 13, 2025, hosts the 8th edition of dOT-design Outdoor Texture covering over 1000 sqm across San Marco, Brera. Organized by VG crea and EN Space network, it focuses on material research and technology in design, emphasizing the evolution of craftsmanship, tradition, and innovation. Exhibits include site-specific installations, product showcases, and dOT MATERICA, exploring the use of materials in architecture and design. Four design firms to present mono-material microspaces, with a follow-up event at InOut Expo in Rimini, October 2025.
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Viking Star apre la stagione di Venezia

🛳️ The 2025 Venice cruise season began with Viking Star, a luxury segment ship, carrying approximately 1,800 passengers at the Fusina terminal. Coming from Capodistria, alternating between Venice and Chioggia through September, it will visit Split, Dubrovnik, Corfu, Messina, Naples, Civitavecchia, Livorno, Villefranche, with a stop in Marseille, ending in Barcelona. Viking Star has 465 cabins and is a small-sized ship, aligned with Vtp's sustainable cruise model. Venice and Chioggia's ports expect 644,000 passengers, up from 634,000 in 2024, with 514 calls (492 last year). Ocean cruise lines visiting the lagoon will increase from 21 to 25, with ships rising to 50 units (from 45), including 4 new in Venice. Over 95% of cruises operate in 'home port' mode, and high-end ship calls are expected to rise by 16%.
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