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Maldive, stop allo ‘svapo’ dal 15 dicembre

🚬 The Maldives government has banned vaping devices. Importation of vaping devices and accessories will be prohibited starting November 15, while possession, use, production, sale, promotion, and free distribution will be banned from December 15. The regulation applies to both residents and visitors. Tourists arriving with a vaping device won't be penalized but will have it confiscated at customs and returned upon departure.
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Club Med, via al Black Friday

🏖️ Club Med kickstarts Black Friday 2024 tourism deals on November 19, running until December 2. Offers include special prices for couples and family stays between November 24, 2024, and May 30, 2025, with free stays for children under 6 at sea destinations and under 4 in mountain resorts. They also provide a Snow Guarantee allowing vacation rescheduling if over 50% of lifts are closed for 2+ days.
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Sas entra nella partnership per l’idrogeno green

🛢 Scandinavian Airlines partners with Danish green hydrogen producers and Dutch industrial markets to establish Europe's leading green hydrogen cluster. The partnership was formalized by signing a declaration at the Danish-Dutch Hydrogen Cooperation Forum at Danish Industry headquarters. The transnational initiative aims to link Danish production with Dutch demand for green hydrogen.
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Belmond lancia il suo nuovo treno di lusso: Britannic Explorer. Le foto

🚂 Belmond unveils the "Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train," the first luxury train in England and Wales, launching in July 2025. Departing from London, the 3-night journey offers itineraries through Cornwall, Lake District, and Wales. Including 18 elegant cabins, a spa, restaurant, and botanically inspired bar, the train features excursions like a private tour of Hauser & Wirth Somerset and Tremenheere Sculpture Gardens. Culinary experiences by chef Simon Rogan focus on seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients with customized menus for each route.
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Eva Air, nuovo servizio bilingue h24 per i passeggeri

✈ Taiwan's Eva Air offers 24/7 bilingual customer service in Chinese and English. The service is available through local hotline calls, with local language assistance provided during regular service hours. In 2019, Eva Air introduced a traditional Chinese AI chatbot that answers over 500 FAQs. Moreover, they have implemented the Genesys system with a "virtual queue" feature, allowing passengers to opt for callbacks, thus reducing wait times.
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Scomparso Bortott, ex presidente Fiavet Piemonte

🏥 Carlo Bortott, former president of Fiavet Piemonte and head of Torviaggi in Turin, passed away at the age of 78 due to an illness. Bortott led Fiavet for over two decades, was known for his strong ideals, and fought against illegal competition, significantly impacting the Piedmont travel agencies. His expertise and passion for air transport were well recognized, especially during press conferences at Turin Airport.
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La cavalcata di Expedia: l’utile cresce del 40,6%

💰 Expedia's profits soared by 40.6% to €871 million after the July-September quarter, with sales up 9%. From January to September, revenue reached €9.373 billion, and Ebitda hit €2.135 billion. CEO Ariane Gorin noted a second consecutive quarter of acceleration and "strong double-digit growth" in consumer sales and B2B bookings. Specifically, from July to September, profits jumped by 61% to €684 million.
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Agenzie di viaggi ai raggi X Una squadra di 7 mila unità pronta ad affrontare il 2025

💰 Welcome Travel Group generated €1.6 billion with 2,606 travel agencies in the last financial year. Italy's leisure segment comprises 7,705 agencies with a total turnover of €5.2 billion. Welcome Travel Group added 230 affiliates and aims for a revenue increase of €30,000-€35,000 per affiliate. Last year, travel revenue grew 7%, with tailor-made up 15%, and cruises up 6%. Egypt, Maldives, and Italy were top destinations, while Japan saw a 60% passenger increase.
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Going, la nuova direttrice vendite: Mariagrazia Verna

🏢 Mariagrazia Verna was appointed as the new sales director of Going Tour Operator, with a 20-year career background. In 2024, Going reported a revenue growth of 20% and is on track with its five-year goals set in 2022. Going's strategy includes long-haul tailor-made travel, resort lines, incoming division with Going2Italy, and a focus on dynamic packaging with the recent platform update of Going4You. Verna's focus will be on brand promotion and strengthening the company's market position.
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