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La Presidente di Federturismo al Forum del Turismo 2025 “Destination Management domani”

🏖️ The Forum del Turismo 2025 was held on January 31 and February 1 at the Fiera del Levante in Bari, organized by Manageritalia Puglia, Calabria, Basilicata. Domenico Fortunato, the President of Manageritalia for the same regions, opened the event that highlighted tourism's broader scope beyond promotion, emphasizing governance, managerial skills, and internationalization. Key figures included Gianfranco Lopane, Regional Tourism Minister of Puglia, and Marina Lalli, President of Federturismo Confindustria. The forum aimed to foster a new managerial culture in tourism, underscoring its strategic importance to Italy's economy.
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Turismo, si conclude missione Santanchè in Arabia Saudita: “Importante aprirsi a nuovi mercati ricchi di potenzialità”

🏖️ Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè concluded her mission to Saudi Arabia which began on January 27 with the inauguration of the Italian Village in Jeddah, marking the Amerigo Vespucci sailboat's first visit to Saudi Arabia in its 93-year history. In Riyadh, she met with Saudi counterpart Ahmed Al Khateeb, and in Jeddah, she participated in events focusing on inclusion and promoting Italian tourism, including the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympics 2026. In 2023, over 200,000 Saudi travelers visited Italy, with 78% for personal reasons and 22% for business. The initiative aims to enhance diplomatic relations and attract more Saudi tourists to Italy.
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UN/UNWTO/Oxford Economics/Clia: il turismo senior genererà 520 miliardi entro il 2030

🌡 By 2030, the over 60s will reach 1.4 billion, 22% of the world's population, marking a 40% increase in a decade. Their purchasing power is expected to hit $15 trillion. Senior tourism is projected to generate $520 billion by 2030, growing at a 7% annual rate since 2020. Cruise lines anticipate accommodating 30 million senior passengers by 2030, necessitating expanded services and tailored experiences to meet the demands of this demographic.
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Job on the rise Linkedin: tra le nuove professioni più richieste c’è il travel consultant

🏖 Travel consultant and reservation agent are the most sought-after jobs in 2025 according to LinkedIn's 2025 Job on the rise. The travel consultant, mainly in demand in Rome, Milan, and Turin, is 83% women and 17% men, with limited smart working options: 28.2% remote and 10.2% hybrid work. Following these roles are AI engineers, HR administrators, cyber security engineers, sustainability specialists, data analysts, and project planners, reflecting the need for tech innovation, personnel management, data analysis, and sustainable practices.
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IATA: numeri record per il 2024, con una crescita del 13,6% del traffico internazionale

📈 In 2024, travel demand surged by 10.4% compared to the previous year, with international traffic up 13.6% and domestic traffic increasing by 5.7%. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), rose by 8.7%, with an 83.5% overall load factor, setting a new annual record. Despite this growth, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) accounted for less than 0.5% of fuel needs, highlighting the challenge of reducing costs and increasing supply to meet the airline industry's goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Looking ahead, travel demand in 2025 is projected to grow at a moderated pace of 8%.
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Carenza di Manodopera negli Alberghi Italiani: Strategies

🏨 Over 50% of Italian hospitality businesses struggle to fill key roles like cleaners, receptionists, and chefs. Seasonal employment, lower wages by 15% compared to other sectors, and negative perceptions by younger generations exacerbate the labor shortage. Automation tools like Chekin can cut guest management tasks by 87%. Strategies include offering competitive salaries (e.g., €1,500/month for domestic workers in Lombardy), flexible work hours, and benefits. A Sicilian hotel reduced turnover by 30% after introducing childcare subsidies. Hoteliers are advised to embrace automation, improve staff skills, leverage new talent pools, invest in branding, and offer competitive benefits to thrive amidst the labor shortage. Chekin's tools help reduce administrative burdens, optimize cleaning processes, and enhance guest experience, with the potential to revolutionize hotel operations in Italy.
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Rocco Forte, da BCC Iccrea 15 milioni per Palazzo Castelluccio a Noto: opening nel 2027

🏦 Palazzo Castelluccio in Noto, Italy is set for a transformation into a luxury boutique hotel with 31 suites, a spa, and event spaces, funded by a €15 million investment from Gruppo BCC Iccrea and BCC Banca Iccrea in collaboration with Banca di Credito Cooperativo di Pachino. The historic 1782 building, a symbol of Sicilian heritage, is expected to open in mid-2027 and aims to become a high-end tourist attraction, enhancing the region's economic growth and cultural prestige.
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CartOrange cerca nuovi consulenti di viaggio

📍 CartOrange aims to recruit 50 new travel consultants by the end of 2025, joining over 450 existing ones. The company has updated its website, consulentediviaggio.it, in December 2024, facilitating easy applications for any specialization level. Silvia Poli, HR manager, emphasizes the value of diverse talents and the professional longevity of 70% of consultants being over 10 years. CartOrange Academy offers ongoing training without any fee for travel agents, supported by 45 staff in Milan and Florence offices. Unique benefits include covering 2/3 of the INPS contributions, ensuring long-term social security for consultants.
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Scioperi di febbraio Tutti gli stop previsti nel mese

🚧 On February 5, a national strike will impact Italian air transport, with airport handling staff from Assohandlers and SEA Prime personnel in a stoppage. Trenord employees in Lombardy will strike for 23 hours. Other local strikes include railway staff in Sardinia on February 8, public transport in Palermo and Trenitalia in Piemonte and Valle d’Aosta on February 9, ATM in Milan on February 14, RFI staff in Trentino on February 15, and Gesap airport personnel in Palermo and Aviation Service at Venice airport for 24 hours on February 28.
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Radisson Hotel group, continua l’espansione su tutti i brand

🏦 In 2024, Radisson Hotel Group added nearly 40,000 keys globally, with Radisson Blu leading in Europe for the 13th year. Elie Younes highlighted the success despite geopolitical changes and aims for more opportunities in 2025. Radisson Collection grew to almost 70 hotels, including first properties in Paris and Madrid, and third in Riyadh, plus flagship openings in Rome and Srinagar. Radisson Blu added over 20 hotels, with notable openings in Casablanca and Conakry. Radisson RED expanded to new markets like Danang, Berlin, and Auckland, and debuted in Thailand with Radisson RED Phuket Patong Beach. Radisson Individuals grew rapidly in Apac with nearly 15 additions, including Udaipur and South Delhi. Prizeotel was rebranded to Prize by Radisson, announcing new hotels in Gdansk and Berlin.
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