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Henley passport Index: Italia terza tra i paesi con i passaporti più potenti

📃 According to the 2025 Henley Passport Index, Singapore ranks first, allowing visa-free access to 195 out of 227 countries. Japan follows with 193 countries, while Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Finland, and South Korea tie for third with 192 destinations. European nations dominate the fourth spot, with Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, and Sweden enabling entry to 191 countries. Belgium, Portugal, Switzerland, the UK, and New Zealand round out the top five with 190 countries. The US falls to ninth place, offering access to 186 destinations, a significant drop from its second-place rank in 2015. Afghanistan is at the bottom, as its passport allows visa-free travel to only 26 countries, followed by Syria and Iraq with 27 and 31 destinations, respectively. Passports from Yemen and Pakistan enable entry to 33 countries, and Somalia to 35.
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Eurocontrol: i voli nell’Europa del Sud sfiorano i livelli del 2019, va bene l’Italia

✈ In the European airspace, traffic is growing on average, yet countries like France, UK, and Germany lag behind. Germany's airports have called for political intervention due to the traffic shortfall. Southern and Eastern Europe surpass pre-pandemic levels, with Greece at +18%, Turkey at +12%, Portugal and Poland at +9%, Spain at +7%, and Italy seventh in Eurocontrol's ranking at +6%. Germany trails, only ahead of Finland and Sweden, at 84% of 2019 levels. Nordic countries face issues due to Russian airspace closures, whereas Germany's decline is due to national factors, including doubled governmental taxes and charges since 2019. From January 1 to December 1, 2024, nearly 10 million aircraft movements were recorded in European airspace, a 99% recovery rate from the same period in 2019. However, Germany is 16 percentage points behind in recovery. Without cost reductions, German airports' growth momentum may continue to decline yearly until 2030. Full recovery to the 2019 passenger volume of just under 250 million is not expected before 2029. For more, visit: www.eurocontrol.int.
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L’Umbria punta sulle esperienze con i tour legati all’olio Dop

🌽 On January 20 and 21, the 4th edition of 'Anteprima olio extravergine Dop Umbria' will take place, showcasing the regional olive oil season. Organized by Strade dell’olio evo dop Umbria, with the Chamber of Commerce and the municipality of Spoleto, the event will feature experiential olive oil tourism, offering tours focused on oil culture, landscapes, and art, and precedes the 'Frantoi aperti' event set for October 18 to November 16.
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Affitti brevi, Aigab e Santanché contro i vandali

💰 Aigab, an Italian short-term rental association, condemns vandalism against its members and appeals to the government for property rights protection. In 2023, the short-term rental market contributed €57 billion to Italy's GDP, including €11 billion in GBV, €44 billion in related expenses, and €2 billion for property renovations. With only 503,000 out of 9.6 million secondary homes listed for short-term rental as of December 2024 (1.4% of national housing), the sector employs about 30,000 operators and indirectly supports 150,000 jobs. 96% of the listings are owned by individual proprietors, benefiting about 500,000 Italian families.
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Blastness acquisisce ErmesHotels

📦 Blastness acquires travel tech company Athena Solutions, expanding its portfolio with ErmesHotels brand software for the hospitality sector. This strategic move strengthens Blastness's Italian market presence, ensuring business continuity and managerial collaboration from Athena’s founders. In 2024, Blastness celebrated 20 years, matching Booking.com's direct booking volumes in Italy. Over 1,800 hotels will benefit from the merged services, signifying a growth opportunity for both companies.
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Rimborsi aerei, anche Maavi chiede più tutele per le agenzie

✈ Italian travel agencies are demanding better protections against airline service disruptions. Enrica Montanucci, president of the Autonomous Movement of Italian Travel Agencies, argues that European air transportation regulations inadequately protect agencies, often leaving them responsible for passenger refunds. Legal advisor Vincenzo Irritato emphasizes the need for improved passenger information and assistance during disruptions and calls for stronger monitoring and penalties for airlines' non-compliance.
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Disney Cruise Line, in arrivo quattro nuove navi

🎢 Disney Cruise Line plans to expand its fleet with four new ships between 2027 and 2031. Three ships will be in a new class and one will join the existing Wish class. Built by Meyer Werft in Germany, the new class ships will each carry 3,000 guests, weigh approximately 100,000 gross tons, and are 20% larger than the Disney Magic class. Deliveries for these are scheduled for 2029, 2030, and 2031. Emphasizing sustainability, they feature aerodynamic hulls, advanced propulsion, and energy-saving operations. They can run on various fuels, including treated vegetable oil and renewable methanol, and are adaptable to future fuel alternatives. The Disney Wish twin, along with Disney Treasure and Disney Destiny, to be delivered in 2027, will accommodate 4,000 passengers and operate on LNG. The expansion aligns with The Walt Disney Company's 2030 environmental goals.
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Los Angeles brucia Il travel si mobilita per offrire aiuto

🔴 Hotels in Los Angeles are providing shelter and supplies to residents evacuated due to wildfires in Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst. The international airport and port remain operational. Airbnb and VRBO are offering free temporary accommodations and refunds for cancellations in affected areas. The Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board is offering information for assistance and support. Delta Airlines donated $1 million to the American Red Cross, adding to another $1 million grant for disaster relief.
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Ita-Lufthansa a poche ore dal closing

🏩 Lufthansa to acquire a 41% initial stake in Ita Airways with a €325 million investment and plans a total investment of €830 million by 2033. Ita Airways, born from Alitalia's ashes, anticipates a closing date soon, hinted by CEO Carsten Spohr last week. The new board of directors, expanding from three to five members, will include three representatives from the Italian Ministry of Economy and Finance (Mef) and two from Lufthansa, with Joerg Eberhart expected as CEO. Lufthansa also aims to hire around 10,000 new employees in 2025, with 2,000 flight attendants, 1,400 ground staff, 1,300 technical experts, 1,200 administrative personnel, and 800 pilots. An agreement extends extraordinary wage supplementation for 2,118 former Alitalia workers until October 31, 2025.
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Sempre più Puglia per Garibaldi Hotels: ad aprile l’opening del nuovo GH Gallipoli Resort

🏖 Garibaldi Hotels announced the GH Gallipoli Resort opening in April 2025, expanding their presence in Puglia. The 4-star resort features over 40,000 sqm of gardens, 58 units, a pool with solarium, a gym, a private beach, 2 bars, 3 restaurants, and a significant event area. This marks their 14th property, with others in key Italian destinations including Matera and future plans for Rome, targeting the mid-high market segment.
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