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Successo per il Milano-Bolzano di Trenord

🚂 Over 2,000 passengers daily utilize the new Milan-Bolzano RegioExpress line since December 15. Franco Lucente, Arno Kompatscher, Daniel Alfreider, and Renzo Caramaschi announced the possibility of increasing services due to its success. The train departs Milan at 06:43 and Bolzano at 16:57, with the journey taking approximately 4 hours. This route supports the upcoming Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics by promoting rail travel. Operated by Trenord's 'Caravaggio' train, it includes multiple intermediate stops.
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Saldi e turismo: Firenze regina dell’inverno

🏬 Firenze leads winter sales with 40.1% of shops visited by tourists, followed by Milan (36.3%), Rome (34.4%), and Naples (32.1%). Milan holds the highest foreign tourist receipt average at €182 per purchase. Over half of foreign tourists prefer Italian high fashion brands (55.6%). According to Giulio Felloni, President of Federazione Moda Italia-Confcommercio, 60% of shops report sales in line or better than 2024, with a strong start and sustained interest, partly due to the reduced tax-free threshold from €155 to €70.
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Ita Airways: dopo 10 anni riparte il Roma-Tripoli

✈ Ita Airways launched the first new flight connection of 2025 between Rome and Tripoli, resuming direct flights after a 10-year hiatus. This route marks the first in the Lufthansa era. With €9 billion in trade, Tripoli is Italy's third-largest exporter, and Italy is the top importer to Libya. In 2024, passenger traffic from Rome to Africa exceeded 2 million, a 38% increase from 2023. The Rome-Mitiga route operates twice weekly, on Thursdays and Sundays.
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Idee per Viaggiare, nuova esclusiva alle Maldive

🏖️ In 2025, Idee per Viaggiare expanded its exclusive offerings with the introduction of the Lily Beach Resort & SPA 5* in the Maldives, specifically on Huvahendhoo Island, Ari Atoll. The Italian market will now have four exclusive destinations through the tour operator, including two in the Maldives and two in Dubai. CEO Danilo Curzi aims to grow their presence in the Maldives, targeting upscale clientele. A promotional plan includes digital campaigns and familiarization trips. The resort caters to both couples and families with a redefined all-inclusive concept through its Platinum Plan. It features four restaurants, four bars, personalized activities, overwater Tamara SPA, and special benefits for honeymooners and anniversary couples, along with dedicated zones for children and quiet areas for couples.
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Milano ha un nuovo “nido” a cinque stelle: il 1 febbraio l’opening del Nemi – Nest in Milan

🏡 Nemi – Nest in Milan, a luxury hospitality venue opening on February 1st in Milan's Via Benvenuto Cellini area, offers a tranquil oasis in the bustling city. The architecture features nest-like interwoven details, with bespoke hospitality and impeccable service by Spagnulo & Partners and lighting by iGuzzini. The venue boasts 49 rooms and suites across four floors, including Garden Suites with 60 sqm private gardens. The Forte Milano bar and restaurant enhance the experience with Mediterranean culinary traditions offered by Forte Restaurants.
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CONFINDUSTRIA NAUTICA: PUBBLICATO IN GAZZETTA UFFICIALE IL DECRETO CONTENENTE IL PROGRAMMA DI ESAME DELLA PATENTE D1

🛥 Italy announces a new nautical license, the D1 "patentino," effective January 9, 2025, allowing 16-year-olds to captain boats up to 115 horsepower within 6 miles of the coast. Confindustria Nautica achieved this after collaboration with Unasca, Confarca, and MIT. Mandatory 5-hour theoretical courses and 5-hour practical sessions on boats over 5.90 meters with engines above 40 horsepower are required. Final exam includes 15 questions with a 30-minute time limit, needing at least 12 correct answers to pass.
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TURISMO: MANCE, UN CONSUNTIVO POSITIVO NEL PRIMO ANNO DI ENTRATA IN VIGORE DELLA TASSAZIONE AGEVOLATA

🏠 Rome, January 9, 2025 – The meeting on the 5% reduced taxation of tips held by the Ministry of Tourism and ABI marks one year since the law's implementation. Positive outcomes are reported for companies utilizing this in 2024, with higher expectations for 2025 due to budget law changes that increased tax-exempt income from 25% to 30% and raised the income threshold for tax relief from €50,000 to €75,000. Elisabetta Fabri, President of Associazione Italiana Confindustria Alberghi, endorses the measure's support for the industry and service providers.
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Rapallo, nuova vita per lo storico hotel Giulio Cesare: riaprirà in primavera come AN Hotels

🌆 AN Hotels has announced the grand return of the Hotel Giulio Cesare in Rapallo, set for spring 2025. This historic Liberty-style hotel, established in the early 1900s and located opposite the city's marina, will reopen as AN Hotel Giulio Cesare Rapallo after significant renovations while preserving its Belle Epoque structure. Spanning approximately 2,000 square meters across 4+1 floors, the property will feature 19 units: 7 apartments, 3 junior suites, 7 suites, and 2 penthouses with jacuzzi pools—all with balconies, gardens, or terraces. Amenities include free Wi-Fi, satellite TV, and a panoramic rooftop terrace overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio. The chain already owns 4 hotels in the Milan area.
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5 tendenze che ridefiniranno il turismo nel 2025

🏖️ Nozio, with nearly 30 years of experience, offers free consulting to hoteliers for adapting to 2025's top five tourism trends, which include sustainable tourism, artificial intelligence, and personalized human-centric experiences. The success of hotels will hinge on anticipating traveler needs and employing innovative strategies. Hoteliers are urged to request their free consultation now to start 2025 with a winning strategy.
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