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Blu Hotels conferma la presenza a Cortina e Forte dei Marmi: firmato il rinnovo ventennale

🏛 Blu Hotels has renewed management for another 20 years for two strategic properties: Grand Hotel Forte dei Marmi and Grand Hotel Misurina. The renewal of the Grand Hotel Misurina is crucial for the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics, scheduled from February 6 to 22 in Milan and Cortina, due to its proximity to Cortina d'Ampezzo. The Grand Hotel in Forte dei Marmi, managed by Blu Hotels since 1993, underwent a significant renovation worth over three million euros. Nicola Risatti, President of Blu Hotels, emphasizes the importance of these renewals and the ongoing investments in service excellence.
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Gioco Viaggi presenta 3 nuovi cataloghi Collection

🎢 Gioco Viaggi, led by Gigi Torre, unveils the 2025/2026 edition of its Cruise Collection catalog, marking 38 years in the cruise business as their core. The operator also releases the 4th edition of Corsica Collection and Montagna Collection catalogs for Summer 2025, featuring enriched content for stays, guided tours, and experiences. The company observed satisfactory results in 2024 and anticipates a positive trend in 2025 with new routes and innovative services catering to unique customer experiences. The evolving cruise market offers diverse options tailored for different preferences, from family-friendly to romantic and luxury cruises.
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I nuovi trend del turismo La parola ai tour operator

🌍 In 2025, Italian travelers show a trend towards personalized trips and high-value practices, with significant advance booking. Popular long-range destinations include Dubai, China, Japan, South Korea, and niche Indonesian islands. Saudi Arabia also gains interest due to tourism investments. Travel package prices surge with a 20% increase in ground services and high airfares. Unique cultural travel experiences, like Egypt's dahabeya or India's Kumbh Mela, are on the rise, particularly in the East.
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Prenotazioni di viaggio, attesa una forte crescita L’analisi di Phocuswright

📈 Global bookings are rising, but airline revenue growth is slowing down, as highlighted by a Phocuswright report. Travel figures are expected to reach $1.72 trillion by 2025, with online booking growth projected between 8-12% annually. By 2026, around 65% of bookings will be made online. Last year, over 75% of airline ticket spending was done online via airline websites or apps, while overall carrier revenues are set to increase less than 10% annually. Hotel bookings in 2024 surpassed $570 billion, with online reservations expected to account for 58% of the total market by 2026. AI utilization in leisure travel is around 18%, with 65% of users employing it to generate trip ideas. Within the next 12 months, 50% of travelers anticipate using generative AI for their trips.
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Futura Vacanze, gli obiettivi per il nuovo anno

🏖️ Futura Vacanze celebrates 30 years with €100 million in revenue and unveils a new logo and 'Club 2025' catalog. In 2025, they expect Egypt's performance to match or exceed that of 2023, dependant on political stability. Tunisia's first year was successful, leading to expanded offerings in Mahdia. Porto Santo is gaining as a mid-range destination, while Cilento rises in popularity in Italy. Planned growth includes product portfolio expansion and improved resort services. Stefano Maria Simei, the new general manager, focuses on technology, training, and sustainability. Challenges ahead include Italian spending power, hospitality staffing, geopolitical instability, and climate issues, but the company commits to investing in technology and training for flexible, sustainable, customer-centric experiences.
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Direttiva pacchetti: la norma agita le agenzie

📌 The EU's revision of the 2015 "Direttiva pacchetti" is nearing completion, with potential approval by the European Parliament pending. Italian travel agencies, as reported by TTG Today on February 10, 2025, express concerns that the new rules, specifically regarding extraordinary circumstances for package tour cancellations, could lead to chaos without a right of recourse for agencies against suppliers, negatively impacting organized tourism.
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Firenze creatura viva da proteggere: il rilancio di #EnjoyRespectFirenze

🏡 In Florence, the "EnjoyRespectFirenze" campaign launched by the City Council and Fondazione Destination Florence aims to raise visitor awareness for respectful and conscious behavior towards the city's cultural, social, and environmental balance. Iconic figures like Dante Alighieri, Leonardo Da Vinci, Marzocco, and Nettuno convey messages promoting local crafts, sustainable mobility, civic respect, and environmental care. Carlotta Ferrari, director of Fondazione Destination Florence, emphasizes the city's commitment to managing tourism sustainably and encourages the adoption of responsible behaviors to preserve the city's heritage.
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JW Marriott apre il secondo resort alle Maldive, il Kaafu Atoll Island Resort

🏖️ The JW Marriott Kaafu Atoll Island Resort opened in Kaafu Atoll, Maldives, featuring 80 private pool villas, including 47 overwater pool villas, and 7 restaurants and bars. It's 15 minutes by boat from Velana International Airport. Designed by architect Cuneyt Bukulmez, the resort emphasizes sustainability through a collaboration with INVENA and MIT's Self-Assembly Lab, introducing a 30-meter underwater coastal structure to mitigate wave action and support marine ecosystems.
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