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Educare gli ospiti al risparmio energetico: pratiche sostenibili per soggiorni responsabili

💡 In the hospitality world, sustainability has transitioned from an option to a necessity, emphasizing energy conservation education for guests. Practices like turning off lights and electronics when not in use, using air conditioning and heating responsibly, reducing hot water use, and maximizing natural light are highlighted. Ok Home provides innovative technologies such as automatic power-off systems when guests are absent, Easy Split for air conditioning efficiency, and Clima Control for maintaining comfortable temperatures—all contributing to sustainable resource management. These measures not only benefit the environment but also enhance the property's reputation for sustainability.
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Gli affitti brevi entrano in Federalberghi: a Torino porte aperte ai property manager

🏠 Federalberghi Torino now supports private or entrepreneurially organized apartment owners offering short-term tourist rentals. The association provides property managers with consultancy, bureaucratic support, and other services to comply with regulations like the CIR (Codice Identificativo Regionale) and CIN (Codice Identificativo Nazionale), guest identification, smoke detectors, extinguishers, and tourist tax compliance. President Fabio Borio emphasizes the need for quality enhancement in tourist accommodations, while Lavinia Fanari highlights the win-win collaboration for improving tourist services.
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21 Gr di Turismo: Buone pratiche

🏊 In Greece, to conserve water amidst drought, future swimming pools may be filled with seawater, a measure promoted by Tourism Minister Elena Rapti. TripAdvisor collaborates with AI firm Perplexity to improve travel advice. Singapore's passport ranks highest globally—access to 195 destinations without a visa—while Italy's, among others, allows visa-free entry to 192. The 'Via degli dei,' a trek from Bologna to Florence, received GSTC certification. In 2024, it saw over 23,000 hikers and generated €12 million. Italy's real estate investment in tourism reached €1.8 billion, 18% of the total, with Rome, Venice, Milan, and Forte dei Marmi leading. QC Spa of Wonders plans a €20 million wellness and hotel project in Mandello del Lario. MSC aims to challenge Carnival and Royal Caribbean in the U.S. cruise market with a 60-second Super Bowl ad featuring celebrities, with a 30-second slot costing $7 million.
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Lo shopper cinese 2024 secondo Global Blue: giovane, amante del lusso e che concentra il 60% della spesa nei Top 10 brand

💸 Milan hosted the first "Forum China" on January 22, 2025, revealing Chinese spending in Italy at 58% of 2019 levels, with positive expectations for 2025. The Italy-China collaboration, supported by multiple sponsors, involved over 20 speakers. Tax-Free spending by Chinese shoppers globally has recovered to 2019 levels, driven by APAC, with Europe lagging. Italy claims 23% of Chinese spending in Europe, the second highest average spend at €3,520, and the highest air capacity recovery at 138%. Two-thirds of Chinese consumers are Millennials or Gen Z, with Gen Z's spending recovery four times that of other age groups, at 241%. Top spenders, just 3% of shoppers, contribute 35% of Italy's Chinese Tax-Free spending. Luxury brands see an 11% increase in average spend to €3,155, with "Bags and Leather Goods" spiking 72% in spending recovery. In 2025, Chinese tourist traffic and spending recovery are expected to accelerate, with a predicted recovery rate increase of 18 percentage points by Q1. However, tour groups are only at a 45% recovery due to visa restrictions and high travel costs, with improvements expected in the second quarter. Lombardy leads Italy in Tax-Free Shopping, generating 40% of national volumes, with fashion as the most popular category. Global Blue, with 2,
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Come gestire la dichiarazione dei redditi Airbnb in Italia nel 2025

💸 In Italy, Airbnb hosts preparing for tax declarations in 2025 must understand the "cedolare secca" flat tax rate: 21% for one property and 26% for multiple properties. This option, excluding IMU and income surcharges, simplifies tax filing. Eligibility requires the property to be residential, rented short-term, and not considered a professional activity. From 2025, Airbnb will withhold and remit taxes on hosts' behalf. Hosts must still keep accurate records, including deductible expenses. Non-compliance with new regulations, such as displaying the National Identification Code (CIN) on properties, can lead to fines.
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Da restaurant manager a Ceo: Minor Hotels sceglie l’ex Marriott Gonzalo Aguilar

📍 Gonzalo Aguilar, former COO for Europe at Marriott International, became CEO of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas in October 2024, succeeding Ramón Aragonés, who retired at the end of 2024 but remains on the board as non-executive Vice President. Aguilar brings over 30 years of hospitality experience and played a key role in integrating AC Hotels into Marriott. He will focus on strengthening the international integration of Minor's portfolio and accelerating hotel openings, especially in luxury and resort segments. His appointment will be formalized at the shareholder meeting by June 30, 2025.
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