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Slitta ancora l’EES : previsto a ottobre 2025

📂 EU's new digital visa entry system's launch delayed to October 2025, previously expected before summer peak. Travelers will need online authorization to enter Schengen countries, providing personal details and trip information, with a fee of €7. Anticipated increased document check times at airports and ports, especially in the UK. The e-visa will be valid for 3 years.
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Frontier ‘sfida’ Southwest: bagagli gratis dopo lo stop del competitor

💸 Frontier Airlines steps up by offering a complimentary Economy Bundle with seat selection, flight changes, and a carry-on bag for direct bookings until August 18, countering Southwest Airlines' recent move to end free carry-on for trolleys. Frontier also launches 'The New Frontier' with the UpFront Plus seating option, featuring extra leg and elbow room in the first two aircraft rows.
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Bluvacanze e il sito web che diventa un media channel di viaggi

📍 Bluvacanze.it launches as a renewed web project and content delivery platform, aiming to inspire travelers with articles, videos, and podcasts. Developed by Gruppo Bluvacanze, it integrates emotional elements, storytelling, and advanced technology, marking an evolution in customer communication. The platform, designed in collaboration with digital media agency t2ó Italia, features a 'mobile-native' infinite scroll layout, akin to a digital library or TV environment. Marco Orlandi, the chief digital consumer experience officer, highlights its distinctiveness as both an inspirational channel and a sales tool for their travel agencies.
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Il vento che arriva da Bruxelles

💰 Brussels faces criticism from both associations and businesses due to new directives that seem to favor consumers over operators in the travel industry. Domenico Pellegrino, president of Aidit and CEO of Bluvacanze, voiced concerns, highlighting the risk these EU regulations pose to tourism operators. Michele Serra, president of the Quality Group, lamented the EU's stance against business freedom, suggesting it could suffocate Europe with rules and suspicions about freedom.
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Atelier Vacanze, i nuovi progetti fra Italia ed Egitto

🏖 Atelier Vacanze celebrates 25 years in 2025, honoring founder Gennaro Amato. Announcements by Federica Amato and Antonio De Simini include a 25x25 promotion offering travel agencies 25% commission for 25 days on selected Club products. New Atelier Club Borgo di Fiuzzi in Praia a Mare and the popular Atelier Club Akiris are highlighted. Over 100 Mare Italia properties and tours in Egypt and Turkey with guaranteed departures from Italy are part of their offerings.
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I residenti di Sitka in Alaska voteranno un referendum per mettere un limite alle crociere

📍 In Sitka, Alaska, a referendum on May 30 will let residents vote on capping cruise ship tourists to 4,500 per day and 300,000 annually, with dockings limited to 6 days a week. If passed, the limits will take effect in 2026. Before the pandemic, Sitka cruise traffic peaked at 289,753 passengers, rising to 383,000 in 2022 and 585,000 in 2023, prompting the proposed limits.
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Perù, dichiarato lo stato di emergenza a Lima e Callao

🛡 The Peruvian government declared a 30-day state of emergency in Lima and Callao to combat organized crime. President Dina Boluarte signed the decree, allowing police to take control of public order, with military support in high-risk areas. Some constitutional rights, including freedom of movement and assembly and the inviolability of the home, may be suspended, but no curfew will be imposed.
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Debutta ad aprile Vetera Matera, nuovo Relais & Châteaux fra i Sassi

🏛 Opening on April 12th, Vetera Matera, a new Relais & Châteaux address in the city of Sassi, was born from the synergy between Gruppo Bellevue and a local entrepreneur. The hotel offers a sensory experience with 23 rooms, including 8 suites, distributed across a complex that spans from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. Chef Eduardo Estatico heads the restaurant, which offers a gastronomic journey with local flavors. The spa features the innovative Zerobody system with 400 liters of warm water, providing a unique gravity-free experience.
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Italo ed Europcar, accordo per la mobilità integrata

🚀 Europcar partners with Italo for car rentals, offering Italo GO customers and Italo Più loyalty program members discounts between 10-15% and points on spendings. Dora Bonadies, network & market development at Italo, highlights the strategic partnership appreciated by travelers. The collaboration uses Meili's platform for smooth integration of high-speed rail and car rental services, aiming for comprehensive mobility solutions as stated by Enrico Farina, Europcar Mobility Group Italy's commercial director.
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Oltre 14 milioni di passeggeri hanno subito disguidi in volo in UK

✈ In the UK last winter, 27% of air passengers experienced travel disruptions, totaling 14.4 million affected travelers. Among them, 508,000 were entitled to compensation, mostly for delays under 3 hours. January saw the highest cancellation rate at 2.7%, followed by December at 2.6%. The most problematic route was London Heathrow to Kotoka (Ghana) with 61% of passengers facing issues. The most punctual routes were London Stansted to Dubai and London Heathrow to Galeão (Brazil), both with 91% on-time departures.
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