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Royal Caribbean rivela il nome della terza nave Icon Class: Legend of the Seas

????️ Royal Caribbean will launch the new Icon class ship, "Legend of the Seas," in November 2026, offering year-round voyages from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to the Western and Southern Caribbean. Before its Caribbean debut, it will host summer adventures in the Western Mediterranean from Barcelona starting July 2026. Currently under construction in Turku, Finland, "Legend of the Seas" will feature eight themed neighborhoods, over 40 dining and bar options, and attractions like Crown's Edge and Category 6 waterpark. It will also have seven pools including Royal Bay— the largest ever built on a cruise ship. Additionally, this ship will be the fourth in the fleet powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG).
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Grimaldi Lines guarda al futuro e punta sulla Grecia

🚢 Grimaldi Lines to directly manage Ancona-Igoumenitsa and Ancona-Corfu sales from Naples office starting 2025, aiming to streamline activities and support travel agency partners. After consolidating 20 connections in 2024, optimism is high for 2023 due to three special promotions encouraging advanced bookings. Discounts include 20% off selected departures and 25% off for off-season travel. Refitting of ships like the Florencia and Venezia is underway, with an expected 20% passenger increase this year. The Sardinia route remains most profitable, with growth in Greek and Sicilian routes. Expansion of tour operating activities focuses on Greece, with no new routes planned, but nine new ships are on order for the group's brands.
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Il ritorno dei viaggi d’affari Polimi: ‘Il settore è sano’

💰 In 2024, Italy's business travel sector matched pre-pandemic levels with over 31,000 trips by companies with at least 10 employees, a 3% increase from 2023. European trips grew more sharply, while international travel decreased. Italy accounted for 70% of these trips, rising 3% to nearly 23,000 bookings, and European travel made up about 20%, up 4%. However, trips outside Europe fell by 3%. The sector generated over €22 million, averaging €710 per business trip. Domestic trip costs rose to €390, while international remained at €2,000. Cost containment, sustainability, and AI use are key trends, with 55% of larger companies adopting cost-saving measures, 84% booking early, 50% choosing economy class, and 20% using AI tools. Companies favoring sustainable travel options increased from 19% to 43%.
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Venezia, niente ticket a Carnevale: ressa e disagi in città

🎉 Carnevale 2025 chaos in Venice due to a historical procession of 100 boats on the Grand Canal, attracting ~60,000 tourists, adding to the overnight visitors on February 16. Despite police intervention, Rialto was blocked, and narrow streets faced congestion for hours. Surprisingly, the Carnival days do not require a tourist entry ticket, with the first ticketed day being April 25, Saint Mark's feast. Mayor Luigi Brugnaro and Tourism Councilor Simone Venturini's goal to manage tourist flows seemingly contradicts this decision.
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Neos, il piano di sviluppo Da giugno voli quotidiani dall’Italia a New York

🚀 Neos, an Italian leisure airline, experienced success with its New York route and is now expanding to daily flights from June: 4 from Malpensa, 2 from Palermo, and 1 from Bari. During the pandemic in 2021, Neos converted a cargo slot at JFK into a passenger route. Sales Manager Elisa Speziale reports a strong winter season with March bookings reaching sold-out status. The airline focuses on both the Italian outbound and American markets, with significant incoming traffic in Palermo. Neos is enhancing its premium economy offering to appeal more to Americans. The fleet will be completed with a new Boeing 737 Max by July, and plans to solidify new routes, including Lagos and Dakar, are underway.
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Cordelia Cruise progetta l’Ipo

🎢 Cordelia Cruises, an Indian cruise company, plans to expand its fleet by filing an Initial Public Offering (IPO) through its parent company, Waterways Leisure Tourism. The IPO aims to raise approximately 8 billion rupees. Currently operating a single ship, Cordelia is eyeing the secondhand market, looking for ships that can accommodate around 2,000 passengers, as they have received numerous offers from existing cruise lines updating their fleets with larger vessels.
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HomeExchange: le priorità abitative degli italiani

🏠 HomeExchange, in collaboration with Metrica Ricerche, surveyed over 1000 Italians aged 18-75, revealing that 54% prioritize comfort in home choice, while 34% value geographic location. A strong emotional attachment to their homes is felt by 44%, with the sentiment most pronounced in the South (53%) compared to the North (40%) and Center (39%). Additionally, 53% of respondents place high importance on time spent at home.
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Garda, le entrate della tassa di soggiorno per la manutenzione delle infrastrutture turistiche. Il plauso degli albergatori

🏖 Federalberghi Garda Veneto and Associazione Albergatori Garda commend Garda's allocation of the tourist tax for maintenance of roads, public green areas, beaches, and municipal buildings. Ivan De Beni, president of Federalberghi Garda Veneto, highlights the importance of a well-maintained welcoming area for attracting visitors in a competitive market. Luigi Zermini, president of Associazione Albergatori Garda, appreciates the Administration's effort to improve livability for residents and tourists. The associations emphasize reinvestment of tourism tax in tangible improvements.
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