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Emirates torna a Edimburgo: il volo interrotto nel 2020 per il Covid

🏦 Emirates resumes direct flights between Dubai and Edinburgh after almost 5 years halted by Covid, marking the 8th UK destination. Added to the Glasgow connection, it doubles flights to Scotland. Adnan Kazim emphasizes easy connections to popular long-haul destinations. In 2023, Scotland saw a 23% increase in international visitors, with 4 million arrivals contributing £3.59 billion to the economy.
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Cresce il trasporto ferroviario in Europa, i dati Eurostat

🚂 Eurostat reported 429 billion passenger-kilometers by rail in Europe in 2023, an 11.2% increase from the previous year, marking the highest level since 2004. Germany led with 2.7 billion passengers, accounting for 33.9% of continental traffic, followed by France with 1.2 billion passenger-kilometers and Italy with 800 million, surpassing Spain's 700 million.
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Miami, il Mice si conferma motore del turismo

🏖 Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) reported a satisfying year from October 2023 to September 2024, with visitors contributing over $20.6 billion to the local economy, marking a nearly 3% increase. The GMCVB sales and convention services team exceeded goals by achieving 103% of their booking target, generating over 406,000 room nights, reaching 111% of their goal. In August 2024, Miami International Airport recorded 10.6 million international visitor arrivals, a 9.6% increase from 2023, and PortMiami is expected to exceed 7.3 million cruise passengers. David Whitaker, president and CEO of GMCVB, noted the capture of 16 major new conventions and fairs, a 13% increase in travel from their top 10 international markets, and the addition of 250 new members, totaling 1,111 bureau partners. Julissa Kepner emphasized GMCVB's strategic vision focused on sustainability, technology, and key infrastructure investments.
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Cirio, Piemonte: “Puntiamo a ospitare solo eventi di livello mondiale”

🏆 Alberto Cirio, President of the Piedmont region, highlighted the lineup of major events in Piedmont and Turin at the WTM in London. Emphasizing that Piedmont hosts roughly one major event per season, with a higher concentration in autumn, Cirio noted the dual positive impact of such events: immediate wealth and long-term promotional effect. He also pointed out that 52% of tourists in Piedmont are now international.
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Samuel Maubanc nuovo direttore Clia per l’Europa

📍 Samuel Maubanc has been appointed as the new general director of Cruise Lines International Association (Clia) in Europe. His mandate includes leading the association towards achieving net zero emissions by 2050 and promoting responsible tourism with ports and destinations for sustainable growth. With a background as general director at Neste and general manager at Liquid Gas Europe, Maubanc has focused on decarbonization, renewable development, and green fuels. Kelly Craighead, president and CEO of Clia, is confident that Maubanc's leadership will accelerate the cruise sector's sustainability program. Maubanc aims to support the transition to sustainable transport, influence policy makers, and build a secure supply chain for the maritime sector, acknowledging the industry's role in European competitiveness and industrial innovation.
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Singapore Airlines: un miliardo di dollari per il restyling degli A350-900

📍 Singapore Airlines invests over $1 billion to revamp the interiors of 41 long-haul A350-900 aircraft, including creating first-class cabins with 4 suites and enhancing business class suites for privacy and comfort. The cabin design will match that of the 31 Boeing 777-9s on order. The first redesigned A350-900 is set to enter service in Q2 2026, with the first A350-900ULR in Q1 2027, and project completion by the end of 2030.
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Alluvione a Valencia, le agenzie lavorano nel fango e chiedono “solidarietà” al settore

💧 Valencia, Spain hit by floods from storm Dana. Miguel Jiménez, President of the Valencian Association of Travel Agencies (Aevav), reports significant damage with his own agency submerged in half a meter of water, destroying documents and equipment. Jiménez predicts a brutal economic impact, requiring at least 5-6 months for recovery. Affected areas include Alfafar, Masanasa, Catarroja, Chiva, Aldaia, Sedaví, Benetusser, and Paiporta, with offices flooded and streets filled with garbage. Aevav calls for solidarity and flexibility within the tourism industry for the long and difficult path to normalization.
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Fathy, Egitto: “Obiettivo 30 milioni di turisti entro il 2028”

📍 In 2024, Egypt saw a 5% year-over-year increase in inbound tourist arrivals. Sherif Fathy, the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, at Wtm London, aims for 30 million tourists by 2028 and announces new developments, including the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Hotels opening: Hyatt Centric Cairo West, Four Seasons Hotel Luxor (2025), two IHG Hotels & Resorts near Cairo (2026, 2028), the luxury Cairo House, and the Rixos hotel in New Alamein City. EasyJet will introduce UK flights to Luxor, Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh.
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Scalapay nel mondo dei trasporti: accordo con Autoguidovie per i pagamenti degli abbonamenti annuali

🚊 Scalapay enters transportation with agreements with MyCicero and Autoguidovie. Users can now buy annual public transport subscriptions using buy now pay later solutions. The service is available in Pavia, Crema area, Monza, and the province of Milan. Scalapay aims to facilitate frequent travel and support Autoguidovie's innovation.
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Aeroporti di Puglia verso il record di passeggeri in un anno

📍 Bari and Brindisi airports in Puglia surpassed 9 million passengers in the first 10 months, an over 9% year-on-year increase. Bari's growth hit 10.7%, reaching 6.3 million passengers. International routes jumped 17.4% to 4.2 million passengers compared to 2023. Antonio Maria Vasile, president of Aeroporti di Puglia, highlighted these "extraordinary numbers" despite challenging geopolitical circumstances.
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