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🔥 Los Angeles faced a new blaze, following fires that started on January 7. Over 50,000 people in the area have been issued evacuation orders or warnings. Firefighters are reportedly making good progress on containment. The recent fire affected Lake Castaic area, roughly 60 kilometers from the city. California's Highway 5, running north to south, has been closed in both directions due to the fire.

🛫 Spanish travel agents are protesting the new 'booking registry', effective with a decree by the Ministry of the Interior, which mandates registration and information duties for lodging and vehicle rental businesses. A massive protest was organized at Turespana's Fitur stand in Madrid, where industry associations presented a manifesto to Ana Muñoz, Director General for Tourism Policy, arguing the measure doesn't exclude travel agencies and tour operators as requested. They claim this unique regulation affects competitiveness as some travelers are unwilling to provide all data at booking.

✈ Alitalia, also known as Società Aerea Italiana, officially ended its operations, with Ita Airways acquiring the brand. The historic Italian airline, which went bankrupt in 2017, has been dismantled between autumn 2021 and 2024. Key sales include the brand to Ita for €90 million, Swissport's acquisition of handling at Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate for €14 million, Trenitalia purchasing the MilleMiglia program for €1.5 million, and Atitech taking over maintenance for €380,000.

🌊 Lagoa Azul in Alagos, dubbed the 'Brazilian Caribbean,' is closed to tourists by federal court order, rescinding a 2022 municipal decree that allowed visits. The closure is to protect biodiversity and coral reefs, as tourism threatened environmental standards. Previously, visits were limited to a maximum of 3 catamarans and 40 motorboats, with diving and photography services.