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Pagamenti, da oggi bonifici istantanei senza costi aggiuntivi

💸 Instant transfers are now available for everyone at no additional cost, as per new EU rules enacted from regulations approved in March. These rules, included in the community regulation 2024/886, ensure customers can send and receive transactions in 10 seconds with no fees, time limits, or extra charges. This change equates instant transfers with ordinary ones, aiming to make traditional bank services more competitive with platforms like PayPal or Satispay.
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Flixbus: Benjamin Gubitz è il nuovo financial officer

🚀 Benjamin Gubitz appointed as the new CFO of Flix, the parent company of Flixbus. Gubitz, who joined Flix in 2015 and became VP in 2017, succeeds Christoph Debus, now CEO at Dertour. Gubitz's promotion is backed by his contributions to Flix's growth strategy and deep company knowledge. Under his leadership, Flix aims to continue its profitable growth trajectory and has set ambitious goals for the coming years.
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Wizz Air, doppia new entry da Roma: voli su Bilbao e Saragozza

✈ Wizz Air announces two new routes from Rome Fiumicino to Bilbao and Zaragoza starting March 30. Bilbao will have 4 weekly flights; Zaragoza, a first for the Roman hub, gets 3. Rome's Spanish connections, its largest international market, saw nearly 6 million passengers in the past year, a 20% increase from 2023. Wizz Air operates over 60 routes from Rome, with the 2025 Jubilee in mind.
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Shopping tax free, negli aeroporti di Napoli e Bergamo arrivano i kiosk Global Blue

📍 Global Blue has installed tax-free shopping invoice validation kiosks at Naples Capodichino and Bergamo Orio al Serio airports to expedite VAT refund processes for non-EU tourists. Stefano Rizzi, managing director of Italy for Global Blue, emphasizes the enhancement of the customer journey for global shoppers and collaboration with institutions. The initiative aims to support the Customs and Monopoly Agency while ensuring a pleasant travel experience for tourists leaving Europe.
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Europ Assistance e Naar insieme nella polizza ‘Peace of Mind’

💰 Europ Assistance collaborates with Naar Bespoke Travel starting January 1, 2025. The partnership provides the exclusive "Peace of Mind" insurance policy for Naar's clients, covering trip cancellation, travel assistance, medical expenses, liability, and luggage. Additional options "Peace of Mind+" and "Peace of Mind Care" offer extended protections and medical expense coverage up to unlimited. Quick Assistance platform included for medical aid via smartphones. The agreement covers Italy, France, Germany, and Benelux.
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I 100 anni di Delta: tutte le novità lanciate a Las Vegas

📈 Delta Air Lines celebrates its 100th anniversary with new goals announced by CEO Ed Bastian at the Sphere in Las Vegas. Innovations include the Delta Concierge, a digital tool integrated into the Fly Delta app, designed to optimize travel with AI, alerting passengers about visa requirements and passport expiration dates. Partnerships with Uber and YouTube will offer SkyMiles members benefits, such as earning miles on Uber rides and enjoying YouTube content on flights. Delta will also partner with Airbus in the UpNext innovation lab to explore sustainable aviation technologies and improve fuel accessibility.
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Comac insidia Boeing ed Airbus. I dubbi dei vettori

🛩 Major aviation constructors are facing delays affecting expansion plans for major and low-cost airlines. Boeing is recovering from B737 Max and Dreamliner issues; Airbus struggles with Pratt & Whitney engine shortages and fulfilling orders. Chinese Comac seeks European market entry, challenging the Boeing-Airbus duopoly with its C919, already used by Air China, China Eastern, and China Southern Airlines. However, European aviation voices, like Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, express concerns over Comac's quality, safety, and supply chain standards.
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Onorato e l’onda luxury di Msc

🏕 MSC, through its Explora brand, is seeking to improve its presence in the luxury cruise market, as CEO Gianni Onorato acknowledges the company isn't as prominent as it should be. Onorato notes the challenge in Southern Europe, contrasting with more seasoned luxury cruise markets like the USA and Great Britain. MSC aims to design purely luxury itineraries to gain traction in this sector, encouraging Italian advs to favor the MSC brand, with optimism for significant satisfaction by 2025.
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Turismo delle radici, tutte le cifre di un fenomeno

🏖️ In 2024, Italy welcomed 6.6 million visitors for "turismo delle radici," expected to rise to 7 million in 2025 and 7.3 million by 2026, generating over €5.5 billion by 2026. Average stay is 5.32 nights with €145 spent daily. Key regions include Veneto, Emilia Romagna, Campania, Sicilia, Calabria, Abruzzo, and Puglia. UK, Germany, Spain, and France top the list of countries with increasing arrivals. Italian diaspora numbers 70-75 million globally, expanding to 85 million when including third-generation individuals.
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