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Operazioni finanziarie Turismo ancora debole

🏖️ GlobalData reports a 10.4% annual decline in travel and tourism M&A deals, with 415 announced from January to July 2024, down from 463 in the same period of 2023. South America saw a 42% drop, North America 30%, and Asia 16%. Europe counters the trend with a 16.8% increase, led by Germany and the UK. MSC Group's acquisition of 50% of Italo for €4.2 billion is a standout deal. Italy's hotel real estate market remains resilient, with transactions exceeding €1.4 billion.
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Islanda e Singapore, mete più ‘sicure’ al mondo

🛫 Islanda, Singapore, and Danimarca topped HelloSafe's 2024 safety ranking with Europe being the safest region. Norway, Finland, and Switzerland also made the top 10. Italy ranked 33rd among European countries. The Philippines, Colombia, Mexico, India, and Russia were listed among the least safe due to conflict, terrorism, and inadequate healthcare. In contrast, Paraguay, Uruguay, Trinidad and Tobago, and Bolivia stood out as safe in Latin America. Singapore, Bhutan, and Mongolia were recognized for safety in Southeast Asia, while Kenya and South Africa showed progress in Africa. UAE and Oman were noted for stability in the Middle East. HelloSafe assesses safety on crime, terrorism, political stability, natural disasters, and healthcare quality. Iceland scored 18.23, Philippines at 82.32, and Italy at 34.74 on a scale of 100.
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Enac: no ai costi extra per chi accompagna minori e disaibli

🛫 The Consiglio di Stato ruled in favor of ENAC against Ryanair's appeal, confirming no extra charges for seats next to minors and disabled companions for safety reasons. This decision reaffirms that proximity between minors or disabled passengers and their companions is not an extra service subject to additional fees but a safety requirement airlines must fulfill without extra costs. Ryanair's argument that EU regulations do not mandate free seating proximity was rejected.
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Star of the Seas dal 2025 in rotta fra i Caraibi

🌊 Royal Caribbean International's "Star of the Seas" offers 7-night Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida starting August 2025. Features include six water slides at "Category 6" park, seven pools, and the adult-only infinity pool "Hideaway." Michael Bayley, the company's president, highlights Miami and Port Canaveral as diverse vacation hubs combining beach, resort, and theme park experiences. Star of the Seas has eight distinct neighborhoods with dining and live entertainment. "Utopia of the Seas" joins Star at Port Canaveral by next summer, offering Caribbean vacations, 3-night weekends, or 4-night Bahamas escapes. The Royal Beach Club Paradise Island in the Bahamas will open by late 2025, enhancing Royal Caribbean's destination offerings.
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Spencer & Carter lancia Clikki Due e Long Stay

🏆 Spencer & Carter introduces two new travel insurance policies, Clikki Due and Long Stay. Clikki Due, an evolution of Clikki, offers extended coverage for the main insured and two travel companions, unlike traditional policies. The Long Stay policy covers up to 120 days for medical expenses up to €250,000 and baggage up to €1,000 per person, available for travelers up to 80 years old. The development follows a detailed market survey with travel agencies. - Massimiliano Masaracchia, Commercial Director.
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Da Roma alle Langhe e Assisi, l’autunno di FS Treni Turistici

🏤 FS Treni Turistici Italiani features autumn routes from Rome to Alba and Assisi with the overnight Espresso Langhe-Monferrato and the daytime Espresso Assisi. The Espresso Assisi runs Saturdays and Sundays from October 5 to December 1, with Rome departures at 10:05 am on Saturday returning at 6:00 pm, and Sunday departures at 8:30 am returning at 4:58 pm. The Espresso Langhe-Monferrato operates Friday nights in October and Saturday, October 31, leaving Rome at 7:57 pm and returning Sundays from October 6-27 and November 3 at 6:55 pm. A 50% discount is available with "TTI Special" rate if booked 48 hours before departure. Tickets are available at www.fstrenituristici.it and Trenitalia outlets.
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Celestyal modifica le crociere nel Golfo Perisico

🚢 Celestyal has canceled 14-night repositioning cruises scheduled for October 26, 2024, from Athens to Doha, and the return trip on March 8, 2025, due to tensions in the Red Sea region. The Celestyal Journey will instead undertake a 34-night non-commercial repositioning cruise to and from Doha. The first three 'Desert Days' itineraries from Doha on November 9, 16, and 23, and the initial three 'Heavenly Adriatic' itineraries for 2025 planned for March 22, 29, and April 5, have been canceled. Celestyal Journey's inaugural Persian Gulf voyage will be a modified seven-night 'Desert Days & Qatar Grand Prix' cruise starting November 30, 2024, from Doha, and a revised seven-night 'Desert Days & Abu Dhabi Grand Prix' from Dubai on December 2, 2024.
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I francesi amano l’Italia, aumenti a doppia cifra in agenzia

🇮🇹 Italy saw a 23.9% increase in business volume for French travel agencies, becoming the country with the largest increase among European nations. Italy ranks fifth in absolute numbers for bookings, following France, Spain, Tunisia, and Greece. Tunisia, leveraging low-cost packages, maintains its third-place position from July 2023. Significant declines include Turkey (-35.5%), Egypt (-44.2%), and the Dominican Republic (-20.6%) in travel agency business.
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Princess Cruises, nell’estate 2026 raddoppio ai Caraibi

🏕 Princess Cruises will double its summer presence in the Caribbean in 2026, introducing departures from Port Canaveral for the first time and offering over 90 cruises from both Port Canaveral and Fort Lauderdale. Caribbean Princess will conduct 7-day cruises to the eastern and western Caribbean, while Regal Princess will sail 7-day eastern and western Caribbean cruises as well as 8-day southern Caribbean cruises. Open-jaw itineraries include a 13-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Port Canaveral starting April 28, 2026, and a 14-day cruise from Fort Lauderdale to New York. Additionally, Princess has canceled over three months of Crown Princess cruises in Australia, from September 26, 2025, to January 12, 2026, due to a change in scheduled dry dock maintenance.
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