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Msc Lirica diventa la nave di X Factor: da domani i live dei concorrenti

🎶 Starting January 14, XFactor 2024 contestants will perform during 11 live music evenings aboard MSC Lirica, with weekly concerts at the Broadway theater and exclusive meet & greets. Partnership between MSC Cruises, Sky Brand Solutions, and Fremantle will continue until the 2025 edition. Passengers can join pre-castings for the next XFactor season until May, with the best auditions selected for the upcoming season's live auditions.
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Pila, Valle d’Aosta: apertura positiva per la stagione invernale

⛷ Pila spa reported a 7% increase in early season ski resort entries, with around 150,000 accesses recorded from season opening to January 6. This period includes peak holiday season. Aimé Pernettaz, director of the Espace de Pila consortium, expects the positive trend to continue in the coming months. Pila is recognized as an ideal destination for families, athletes, and mountain enthusiasts.
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Puglia Paradise, valori in crescita per le ville di lusso

🏡 Puglia Paradise closed 2024 with a 30% revenue increase and a 35% rise in gross operating margin. The company added 8 new properties, reaching a total of 31 luxury trulli and villas. Top international clients are from the US (30%), UK (21%), and Northern Europe (21%), with Italian clientele at 10%. There was a 9% increase in average price and a 72% increase in sales of extra services, accounting for 10% of total booking value. Over 150 new 5-star reviews and 11 video reviews were acquired, with the Guest Angel mentioned in 74% of them. Puglia Paradise aims for a further 25% revenue growth in 2025, with the addition of three new villas.
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Turismo, incontro Santanchè – Associazioni su applicazione disciplina mance

🏖️ Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè met with ABI, APSP, and major industry associations to discuss the facilitation and monitoring of the tax relief on tips for tourism, hotel, and restaurant staff. The policy, enhanced by the latest budget law, increases the tax-free percentage from 25% to 30% and raises the income threshold for tax exemption from 50,000 to 75,000 euros. This initiative, stemming from the Meloni government, aims to boost the attractiveness of the tourism industry to workers by improving service conditions and competitiveness.
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Thailandia: nel 2024 oltre 940mila arrivi dall’Europa meridionale e dal Mediterraneo, Italia secondo mercato

🏖️ Thailand's National Tourism Authority reported 940,051 tourists from Southern Europe and the Mediterranean visited the country in 2024. Italy ranked second with 267,474 tourists, behind Israel (281,803) and ahead of Spain (207,710). Tourism revenue exceeded 64.39 billion Baht (approx. €1.8 billion). Nanthasiri Ronnasiri cited strategic airline partnerships as a growth factor. For 2025, the 'Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025' campaign aims to enhance tourism quality and sustainability.
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Turismo, Ministro Santanchè incontra Associazioni di Categoria

🏖️ Daniela Santanchè, Italian Minister of Tourism, met with major industry associations on January 8 to discuss upcoming measures and actions following Italy's record-breaking tourism results in 2023-2024. The meeting highlighted satisfaction with development contracts, strategic importance of tipping tax relief, and efforts regarding short-term rentals, with 80% issuance of BDSR and CIN, amounting to over 2000 registration requests daily. Italian tourism welcomed over 458.5 million overnight stays in 2024, marking a 2.5% increase from 2023.
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Omio/NowNext: tra le nuove tendenze del 2025 spiccano i viaggi in treno

🛫 Omio's 2025 'Travel predictions' see a trend in overnight intercity travel, luxury night trains in England and Italy, and "capital and surroundings" trips expanding beyond major cities. The NowNext '24 report confirms the continued allure of capitals. Upcoming are a high-speed train from Barcelona to Toulouse by Renfe and a direct Amsterdam-London route by Eurostar. U.S. Congress changes are anticipated, while climate conditions may boost Mediterranean travel during cooler seasons. Notable events include Rome's Jubilee and Expo 2025 in Osaka. Omio forecasts popular destinations for 2025: Brighton (UK), Tromsø (Norway), Villajoyosa (Spain), Varenna (Italy), Nova Gorica (Slovenia), Folegandros (Greece), Tirana (Albania), Ahr Valley (Germany), Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania, USA), and Santa Barbara (California, USA). For more information, visit Omio and NowNext websites.
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Egnazia Ospitalità Italiana cerca personale

🏦 Egnazia Ospitalità Italia, led by Aldo Melpignano, is recruiting hospitality talents for its Italian properties including Borgo Egnazia, Ostuni a Mare, Hotel Santavenere, and two in Cortina d’Ampezzo. In-person recruiting is on February 5, 2025, at Borgo Egnazia, with a virtual event on Zoom on February 7, 2025. Candidates must apply by January 26, 2025, and possess guest-oriented skills, communication abilities, and attention to detail for potential roles in upcoming 2025 openings.
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New York Times/Bild: Italia tra le destinazioni preferite, ma ci sono anche Albania, Georgia e Macedonia del Nord

🌍 Italy features three destinations in the New York Times' list of 52 places to visit: Milan, in anticipation of the 2026 Winter Olympics, will offer public access to the Design Week in 2025 and is enhancing its appeal with exhibitions and historical restorations. The Rhaetian Trail is a 170 km path across Veneto, Trentino-Alto Adige, and Lombardy, ideal for slow tourism and accessible via electric bike. Sicily's Divide is a 460 km route from Trapani to Catania, showcasing vineyards, historical villages, and archaeological sites. Meanwhile, Germany's Bild highlights Puglia as a trendy European destination, with its white sand beaches, trulli-lined streets in Alberobello, and local cuisine. Other emerging destinations for 2025 include Albania's Riviera, Slovenia for its hiking, and Georgia for its unique cultural and natural experiences. The list also mentions Jane Austen's England, celebrating her 250th birthday, and Amsterdam's 750th anniversary. New locations like Pakistan's Nangma Valley and Nuuk in Greenland are made accessible, and New York, celebrating its 400th anniversary in 2025, boasts a rich cultural scene including the reopening of the Frick Collection and the expansion of the New Museum.
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