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Welcomeasy diventa Wiisy, le novità della piattaforma

🏨 Welcomeasy, a hotel check-in management software, is renamed Wiisy effective from October 14. Wiisy is designed to streamline the check-in process and handle bureaucratic tasks efficiently, enhancing tourism presence management via a centralized platform both web and app-based. It securely stores check-ins, automatically sends reports to Portale Alloggiati Web and ISTAT, integrates with smart locks, self check-in systems, and major PMS, and calculates tourist taxes. The multi-account system facilitates team collaboration without extra costs, while also offering advanced analytics and reporting tools for occupancy data.
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WTTC: nonostante una forte ripresa del turismo, per le donne e i giovani le condizioni di lavoro rimangono difficili

🏖 Nearly 70 million tourism workers lost jobs during the pandemic, with women and youth hit hardest. By 2022, the sector employed 42 million women (-13% from 2019's 48.4 million) and over 16 million youth (-15% from 19 million in 2019). In 2023, the travel and tourism sector's contribution to GDP increased by 29.1% over pre-Covid levels, exceeding the global average by 4.1%. Yet, women and youth are more likely to be in informal, part-time, or low-wage roles, lacking security or growth potential.
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SumUp: le transazioni di pagamenti cashless crescono del 24,5%

🏖 Osservatorio Turismo Internazionale Cashless 2024 reports cashless transactions in tourism sector up by +24.5% in summer 2024, but international card usage dropped -10% from the previous year to 15%. Top cashless spending tourists hail from the USA (13.9%), UK (10.3%), France (10.2%), with nearly 1 in 10 international card transactions over 100 euros, compared to 3.3% for Italian cards. High spending (over 200 euros) is 3.8% for international cards versus 1% for Italian. Ancona leads the growth in cashless payments with +76.4%, followed by Piacenza (+42.1%) and Rovigo (+39.1%).
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AirHelp: aumentano i voli, ma anche i ritardi

🛫 Over 45% of flights from Italy between June and August experienced issues, affecting more than 928,000 travelers. During the summer, over 32 million passengers flew from Italian airports, a 3.2% increase from the previous year. Out of 213,834 total flights, 97,581 faced disruptions. Across Europe, over 38% of flights were delayed or canceled, impacting over 7.4 million passengers eligible for compensation. Globally, the number of passengers affected by flight problems reached 12.8 million. London Heathrow saw the most affected passengers in Europe with 263,000, followed by Frankfurt (249,000) and Paris Charles de Gaulle (245,000). In Italy, Rome Fiumicino had over 218,000 affected passengers, Milan Malpensa (133,000), and Bergamo Orio al Serio (79,000). Under EC261/2004 and UK261, passengers can receive compensation between €250-€600 for delays over 3 hours, cancellations, or denied boarding.
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Forrester Research: nei prossimi 4 anni il mercato globale dei viaggi crescerà più velocemente dell’economia mondiale

🏖️ Forrester Research predicts the global travel market will grow at a 6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) from 2024 to 2028, outpacing the world economy. Global travel spending is projected to exceed 2019 levels, reaching over $2 trillion in 2024. The United States and Europe drive this growth, aided by rising middle classes in India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. International travel is expected to return to pre-pandemic levels by 2025, while the growth of online travel agencies (OTAs) is highlighted, with seven major OTAs accounting for nearly 46% of global online travel spending in 2024, up from 40% in 2022. The United Kingdom leads in online travel expenditure with 71%, followed by China and Australia. In key markets, travel spending accounts for up to 6.5% and 6.2% of total household consumption in the UK and the US/Germany, respectively. The U.S. remains the largest travel market, with spending predicted to reach $650 billion by 2028, up from $566 billion. The travel market in China is expected to recover to 99% of pre-pandemic levels by 2026, marking a significant rebound, while the UK is the second-largest European travel market, projected at $77 billion in 2024.
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Bain &Company: buone le prospettive per il trasporto aereo

✈ Global air transport is set for a "remarkable" recovery with demand measured in revenue passenger kilometers (Rpk) poised to exceed 2019 totals. Already exceeding pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2023, Rpk is predicted to reach 11.4 trillion by 2030, a 136% jump from 2019. North America forecasts a 3% demand increase by 2030, potentially adding $4 billion in revenue, while Europe expects a 1% rise, yielding over $1 billion in new revenue. Southern European countries like Turkey, Spain, and Italy will lead this growth. Asia's intraregional demand is projected to grow by 55% from 2019 to 2030, despite a downward revision by 5% due to subpar economic performance, especially in Northeast Asia and China's domestic flights. For more information, visit www.bain.com.
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YouGov: si cercano informazioni online ma si prenota anche in agenzia

🌍 YouGov research shows 73% of Italians search online for vacation planning, especially those aged 45-54. Younger Italians, aged 25-34, favor social networks for influencer and creator content. 22% book over 3 months in advance; likewise, 11 million use travel agencies, seeking shareable experiences and responsible companies. Most Italians eye Central Southern Europe for holidays, with Italy retaining appeal. Over 55s prefer travel agencies for booking vacations.
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Phocuswright: in crescita le prenotazioni di viaggio sino al 2026

🏆 Travel bookings are projected to grow until 2026, reaching nearly $2 trillion value with a 6-10% annual increase, exceeding annual gross revenues of $1.8 trillion. Online reservations, growing by 10%, are expected to account for 65% of the total market in 2026, up from 61% in 2023. The U.S., China, Japan, and Germany will remain top travel markets, with the UK surpassing France by 2025. In 2023, gross bookings saw a +24% increase, with $1.5 trillion spent on various travel services.
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Ayden: l’importanza dell’esperienza di pagamento nel settore dell’ hospitality

💳 Adyen's Index Hospitality Report 2024 shows 38% of consumers abandoned booking due to preferred payment method unavailability. 71% of hospitality businesses acknowledge the need for diverse payment options. Key trends include: 53% consumers value payment options variety, 49% say more options would increase spending, 67% find free cancellation within 24-48 hours critical, and payment issues deter guest return, with problems like card rejection or mischarges (9%), phone data sharing (9%), delays in charges/refunds (5%), and errors causing extra payments (9%).
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Turismo all’aria aperta, ecco il bando Mitur da oltre 32 milioni di euro per le aree di sosta

🏖️ The Italian Ministry of Tourism released guidelines for allocating €32,870,000 towards creating and upgrading temporary tourist rest areas. Aimed at boosting outdoor tourism, the measure targets Italian municipalities with a population under 20,000 or those hosting large events or near historic/UNESCO sites. Funding covers up to 80% of admissible expenses, with a maximum of €6,000 per new rest area pitch and €3,600 for upgrades. Maximum funding per project is €400,000 for new areas and €240,000 for refurbishments. Projects must complete by June 30, 2026, with applications submitted within 30 days post the 60-day notice on the ministry's website.
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