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🏖️ From October 4-6 in Venice at Hotel Excelsior Lido, the 43rd Aspen Seminars for Leaders focused on "Innovation, trends, and territory: designing the tourism of the future". President Lalli emphasized the increasing digitization and sustainability of vacations, noting a post-pandemic doubling in chatbot use for online bookings and an 80% preference for sustainable travel options. The event highlighted the need for ongoing training for tourism professionals and the importance of integrating technology, training, and infrastructure development to support the sector's growth.

📌 On October 2, the CDM approved changes to the Migrant Decree reform for better employer accountability to prevent fraud and digital simplification of procedures, streamlining the process for employers and foreign workers. Two "click days" are planned for 2025 to address the shortage of seasonal workers in tourism. For summer, the click day is in February with 70% of the quotas, pre-filling starting in November. For winter, the click day is in October covering the remaining 30%, with pre-filling in July. Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè highlights these measures as a way to protect businesses and foreign workers, ensuring legal and safe immigration, and benefit the national economy, including tourism reliant on foreign labor. More info at www.ministeroturismo.gov.it.