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Torino, c’è l’ok per l’hotel di Marriott nell’antico scalo ferroviario: opening nel 2027

🏨 Marriott's hotel project in Turin's former railway station, announced six years ago by the property development company Vastint (part of the Interogo group controlling IKEA), sets its construction start date for early 2025. The Marriott Tribute hotel, with 200 rooms and around 25 employees, is receiving over €40 million in funding from Vastint. The project includes restoring the old building and adding a new seven-story structure. The hotel's interior will be inspired by Turin's salons and include conference spaces for roughly 400 people.
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Il Gruppo Numa fa il poker a Milano con il Numa Sempione

🏠 Gruppo Numa inaugurates its fourth venue in Milan, "Numa Sempione," located at Corso Sempione 39, featuring 36 units with a total of 72 beds designed for short-term stays. The property, converted from offices and residences following a renovation by Investire SGR, is situated 700 meters from CityLife Shopping District and 15 minutes on foot from Arena Civica. Umberto Ottaviani, the group's Italian General Manager, emphasizes high-quality, flexible, and sustainable lodging offerings, hinting at further expansion across Italy in cities like Rome, Milan, Venice, Florence, Naples, Verona, and Turino.
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Naar Bespoke e Brand Usa, ecco gli States alternativi

🏢 Brand Usa and Naar Bespoke Travel concluded a co-marketing operation at the National Railway Museum in Pietrarsa, Naples. Erica Melegari and Antonella Murgolo presented train travel itineraries from Washington DC, accessible via direct flight from Rome by Ita Airways. Throughout 2024, various initiatives, including webiNaar, promote train travel and social media communication. Jackie Ennis of Brand Usa noted a 21% increase in Italian travelers to the US from January to July 2024, surpassing 2023's 467,688 visitors with 566,121 arrivals. The partnership aims to diversify US tourism experiences for Italian and international travelers.
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Msc in Alaska Il debutto nell’estate 2026

🏕 Msc Cruises to debut in Alaska in 2026 with the Msc Poesia offering seven-night voyages from Seattle starting May 11, 2026. The ship will transition to Miami for the winter after the summer season. Itineraries include stops at Ketchikan, Icy Strait Hoonah, Tracy Arm, Juneau, and Victoria with excursions and land activities. CEO Gianni Onorato highlights the expansion of Msc's global offerings.
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Ita Airways in prima fila al Wtm di Londra

📍 ITA Airways will participate again this year at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London, showcasing at the ENIT's exhibition space within the Europe pavilion. At the event, Chief Commercial Officer and CEO of Volare, Emiliana Limosani, along with international and local sales teams, will welcome trade representatives. ITA Airways currently offers 43 weekly frequencies in its winter schedule between London and its two hubs in Rome Fiumicino and Milan Linate, focusing on London City Airport, a key business traffic segment.
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Ectaa contro la revisione del Passenger Mobility Package: “Regole di rimborso impraticabili”

🛫 Ectaa, the association representing European travel agencies and tour operators, criticizes the EU's proposed Passenger Mobility Package from November 2013 for its "unworkable and costly" refund rules. These rules would require intermediaries to refund commissions regardless of the service provided, potentially harming both agencies and clients. Ectaa's President Frank Oostdam argues that intermediaries should not be held liable for transport services they do not manage.
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ACI bluteam rafforza l’accordo con Emirates

📈 ACI Blueteam and Emirates launched a direct Ndc connection on the self-booking platform WonderMiles. The integration facilitates the entire booking process, including corporate rates and discount programs. Massimo Gardini, industry relations and trade partners director at ACI Blueteam, emphasizes transparency, operational excellence, and cost savings. Flavio Ghiringhelli, country manager of Emirates in Italy, highlights the enhanced, personalized booking experience for corporate clients.
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La nuova Africa sotto la lente dei t.o.

🏖️ Africa's tourism recovery hit 103% compared to 2019, with 69 million international visitors. By 2024, the business is expected to reach $23.37 billion, a 8.2% increase, with a yearly growth rate of 7.49% until 2029, targeting $33.54 billion. African Explorer reported a customer demand surge of +20% in 2023, with authentic African experiences requiring a minimum budget of 4,000 euros for 10-15 days.
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Siti Unesco e overtourism, l’importanza della gestione dei flussi

🏛 At TTG Travel Experience, experts including Chiara Astolfi, Mariangela Busi, Stefan Marchioro, Nadia Pasqual, Maria Giuseppina Ruggiero, and Francesco Topinassi discussed the challenges and opportunities of UNESCO site recognition. Federico Giannini noted the danger of overcrowding at sites like Petra. The importance of managing tourist flows, finding a balance between attracting visitors and protecting sites, and integrating UNESCO sites into strategic destination planning were emphasized.
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