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Una lunga storia di ospitalità: i primi 50 anni dell’hotel Hermitage Relais & Châteaux

🏖️ In 1975, Attilio Neyroz and Silvia “Cicci” Feroli established the internationally renowned luxury Hermitage Relais & Châteaux in Breuil-Cervinia. Celebrating its 50th anniversary, a book titled "I miei primi cinquant’anni" by Guido Andruetto honors the hotel intertwined with the iconic Cervino mountain. CEO Corrado Neyroz emphasizes the heritage of hospitality, the future's unique experiences, and tackling climate change's threat to their beloved mountains.
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Alessio Anedda, direttore F&B Four Seasons Firenze. Una carriera da favola

📖 Alessio Anedda, a 32-year-old Italian hospitality professional, is the F&B Director at the Four Seasons Florence. His career started as a waiter at Disney World in Florida post-high school. Anedda studied at Les Roches with a focus on hospitality and entrepreneurship, including internships in San Francisco and Shanghai. He returned to Italy in 2020 during the pandemic after a stint in Miami. As a manager, Anedda leads a team of 150, focusing on team orientation, customer well-being, and detail-oriented service. He emphasizes the importance of consistency and risk-taking in career growth.
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Cassette di Sicurezza: Guida Definitiva al Self Check-in

🔐 Self check-in systems, including key lockboxes, are revolutionizing vacation rentals by offering operational efficiency and guest access management. These systems provide simplified check-in processes, increased security with unique access codes, reduced operational costs by eliminating physical key handovers, and enhanced guest satisfaction due to flexible arrival times. Integration with property management software allows remote access, real-time monitoring, customizable guest codes, and automated access scheduling. Chekin’s self check-in platform further enables secure key management, automated guest verification, and detailed access logging, maintaining high security standards. Regular system maintenance and clear communication with guests ensure ongoing effectiveness and satisfaction.
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Indigo Venice Sant’Elena, un’oasi di verde e quiete per scoprire il volto autentico di Venezia

🏡 Located in Venice's tranquil Sant'Elena district, Hotel Indigo Venice Sant’Elena is a boutique hotel managed by HNH Hospitality and part of IHG Intercontinental Hotels Group. It resides in a 1930s former convent, redesigned by THDP and architect Manuela Mannino, inspired by the Venice-Byzantine culture connection. The hotel features blown glass chandeliers, 75 rooms and suites including a duplex suite with terrace, and the Savor Restaurant Bar & Garden. Hotel manager Carmela Pino has been leading since July.
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Ita-Lufthansa al decollo C’è il via libera definitivo

✈ Lufthansa will take over Ita Airways in January, with an initial 41% stake valued at €325 million, potentially reaching 90% by end of 2025. The European Commission approved the deal. Next steps include a shareholders' meeting, capital increase, and the appointment of a new board with two Lufthansa representatives, leading to a new president from Italy's Ministry of Economy and Finance and a CEO endorsed by Lufthansa.
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21 Gr di Turismo: Si può fare

📊 COP29 recently concluded, sparking a reflection on sustainable tourism narratives. Italy is ranked 43rd globally for climate change performance. The sustainable tourism discourse often focuses on competitiveness, customer demand, and profitability. A teacher from a hotel institute highlighted the lack of update courses for tourism subject teachers, suggesting a need for regular professional development, which is not currently supported by the school system. The Ministry of Tourism is encouraged to collaborate with the Ministry of Education to create update pathways for tourism teachers. Meanwhile, the Venice-based luxury hotel Bauer has been purchased by Mohari Hospitality in partnership with Omnam group for $300 million, with an additional $150 million planned for renovations.
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FS TRENI TURISTICI ITALIANI: DEBUTTA IL SICILIA EXPRESS, IL NUOVO COLLEGAMENTO DAL PIEMONTE ALLA SICILIA

🚂 FS Treni Turistici Italiani launches "Sicilia Express" connecting Northern and Central Italy to Sicily on December 21, 2024, and January 5, 2025. Tickets available from December 3, 2024, on www.fstrenituristici.it and other Trenitalia channels. Departure from Torino Porta Nuova at 15:05, arriving in Messina at 09:45, with a return trip on January 5, 2025, leaving Messina at 18:50, arriving in Torino at 12:50 the next day. The train features sleeping cars, couchettes, and restaurant cars serving Sicilian cuisine.
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POLO LOGISTICA FS: 4 NUOVI MEZZI GREEN PER IL TERMINAL MERCI DI POMEZIA

📍 In Pomezia, on November 27, 2024, Gruppo FS's Polo Logistica deployed four new green vehicles, including two electric locotractors for train maneuvers and two cranes for handling containers and trailers. A total investment of €3.4 million was partly funded by PNRR and PNC funds. The locotractors, capable of pulling up to 4,100 tonnes and traveling on road and rail, are co-financed at 30% by the National Complementary Plan. The reach stacker cranes, made by CVS Ferrari, can lift 45 tonnes and are the most modern in Italy, with advanced systems to optimize fuel consumption and reduce emissions, 48.5% funded by PNRR funds. Sabrina De Filippis and Livio Ravera highlight these additions as milestones for industrial development and enhanced efficiency in intermodal freight transport.
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