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Stati Uniti: hotel verso l’unificazione delle tariffe

💸 The U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee approved the Hotel Fees Transparency Act, aiming for unified criteria in publishing lodging rates across the United States. Driven by the tourism industry's demand, the act targets 'junk fees' misleading customers about actual payable amounts. This legislation, supported by online giants like TripAdvisor, Expedia, Skyscanner, and Airbnb, seeks to establish a nationwide definition for the total price of services, harmonizing rate information that currently varies due to local state laws. The next step requires the consideration of the entire Senate.
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L’obiettivo di Minor Arrivare ad avere 850 hotel nel 2027

🏨 Minor Hotels plans to add 285 new hotels and 47,000 rooms by the end of 2027, aiming for 850 properties globally. Over 50% of current properties are in Europe, with expansion including over 100 in Asia, 60 in the Middle East and Africa, and 40 in Australia and New Zealand. Key markets include Morocco, Egypt, Turkey, and India, where the Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur Hotel recently opened. Luxury and upscale segments drive growth, with Anantara, Tivoli, and Elewana Collection brands. Upcoming openings in 2025 include nhow Rome in Q2, Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel in Portugal, and Avani+ Barbarons Seychelles Resort in Q3. Anantara enters the luxury tented camp market with Anantara Kafue River Zambia Tented Camp, and NH Collection Maldives Reethi Resort will reopen after a six-month renovation.
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CDSHotels arriva in Calabria con il nuovo Le Castella

🏡 CDSHotels will inaugurate Le Castella-Ninfe Saracene in Calabria in June 2025. Ada Miraglia, the company's Commercial Director, highlights this strategic expansion. The 4-star superior facility will feature 85 rooms, a pool, a restaurant with terrace, and a beach club, with a conference center and wellness center planned for 2026. In 2024, the group saw a 7% growth, nearing €60 million in revenue. There was a 37% increase in international tourists from 2023, with French visitors outnumbering Germans. North American (Canada and USA) and Australian markets have also expanded. A new digital platform will enhance guest experience, forecasting a 36% increase for 2025.
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TTG Innovation, il magazine che parla di futuro

🚀 "TTG Innovation", a new magazine focused on innovation within the travel industry, launches on Monday. It explores market players' strategies and their adoption of new technologies. Airlines are leveraging technology for sustainable policies, while travel agencies balance novelty with maintaining a physical customer relationship. Tour operators are customizing experiential travel, airports enhance waiting experiences, and hotels are starting to utilize AI. Italian cities combat overtourism with cutting-edge tools, and travel documents transition to smartphones. The magazine is available digitally from Monday.
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Bahamas, nel 2024 record di visitatori internazionali

🏖️ The Bahamas welcomed over 11.22 million international visitors in 2024, surpassing the previous year's 9.65 million. Despite hurricanes Milton and Oscar, arrivals by air and sea increased by 16.2% over the prior year and 54.7% over 2019. Foreign air arrivals exceeded 1.7 million. December 2024 saw the highest ever monthly arrivals at 1.15 million, a 14% increase from 2023 and 62% from 2019. Grand Bahama Island saw an 8.7% increase in air arrivals, Abaco 11.9% over 2023. Tourism spending during 2023/2024 generated $654.8 million. Over $10 billion in foreign direct investments have contributed to the success, including brands like Rosewood and Four Seasons Residences.
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Binter consolida i collegamenti per le Canarie

📍 Binter marked a 25% overall passenger market growth since entering the Madrid-Canary Islands corridor. The airline has operated over 5,000 flights between Madrid and Tenerife Norte and Gran Canaria airports, averaging 112 weekly flights. They offer 16 daily connections from the Canary Islands airports, maintaining a 99.7% punctuality rate. Binter also provides a 10% additional discount for Canarian youths aged 12 to 30 with a youth card.
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