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Vicolungo The Style Outlets, torna il contest di cucina con Cannavacciuolo

🍕 The third edition of 'Impiatto Forte,' a social media cooking contest hosted by Vicolungo The Style Outlets, started on their Instagram channel featuring chef Antonino Cannavacciuolo. This year, until August 23, three participants will share their culinary creations on Instagram to celebrate the outlet's 20th anniversary. A jury will select three finalists to compete in a live show on September 12 at 17:00. The winner receives a cooking course at Villa Crespi, a three-Michelin-starred restaurant, a gourmet set, and a trophy.
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Melià, semestre positivo e riduzione del debito

💰 Meliá Hotels International, in the first half of 2024, reduced its debt by €271.6 million to €892.1 million, with an operating cash flow of €70 million aimed solely at reducing losses. During the same period, the hotel company's consolidated revenue reached €960 million, a 5-point increase from the previous year, and Ebitda rose to €240.3 million, up 10% from 2023. CEO Gabriel Escarrer noted the debt reduction as confirming positive financial forecasts. The first semester showed a full recovery to pre-pandemic levels in both leisure and corporate sectors, contributing to a 13.2% increase in RevPar.
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Antigua e Barbuda, arrivi in aumento del 15%

🏖️ Antigua and Barbuda saw a 15% increase in tourist arrivals in the first half of 2024, reaching 176,665 visitors, with the United States being the top source market, followed by the United Kingdom. The figures also show a 10% increase compared to 2019, setting the pace for a record-breaking year. Additionally, cruise ship passenger numbers rose by 30% compared to the first half of 2023, as reported by eturbonews.com.
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Fincantieri, semestre con utili a +16%

🚢 Fincantieri is in talks with Carnival Corporation for six new ships, with two options, starting from 2029, potentially built in Genova Sestri Ponente and/or Marghera, valued at about €8 billion. In the first half of 2024, Fincantieri's profits rose by 16% to €214 million, with revenues stable at €3.68 billion. The company secured orders for medium and large capacity ships, including a deal in April with Norwegian Cruise Line for 6 ships for Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises, plus a letter of intent for 4 jumbo ships for NCL.
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Scalo di Bologna, orari da rivedere La richiesta dell’Enac

✈ The Aeroporto di Bologna aims for a more organized flight schedule by summer 2025, as confirmed by Enac in a letter to Mayor Matteo Lepore. Enac has set an August 10 deadline for Marconi Airport to provide details for capacity parameters to be sent to Assoclearance for the Summer 2025 season assignment. This initiative includes better traffic management for winter and encourages regional integration to alleviate pressure on the Bologna airport.
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Personale Alitalia, le nuove richieste dei sindacati

🛫 Over 2200 former Alitalia employees face uncertainty. UIL Trasporti union requests extension of social safety net until end of 2025, citing delays in Ita Airways and Lufthansa deal. Original job absorption by successor companies was planned by 2025; current support ends October 31, 2023. Additional time sought for worker reintegration and implementation of active labor policies.
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Balneari in campo per sensibilizzare il Governo: le azioni

🏖 Maurizio Rustignoli, president of Fiba Confesercenti, addresses beach resort mobilization, urging the Italian Government to intervene amid sector confusion. A symbolic action, including delayed umbrella opening, is set for August 9, inviting all beach businesses and unions to participate. Rustignoli emphasizes the need for urgent government action to address disorganized rules and prevent expropriation of businesses, citing the example of preemptive rights recognized in Portugal.
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Enac, accordo di cooperazione con il Kuwait

📍 Kuwait and Italy are closer after an agreement of technical cooperation focused on air cargo security was discussed in Rome. Enac President Pierluigi Di Palma and Director General Alessio Quaranta hosted Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority's Director General Duaij Khalaf Al-Otaibi and Aviation Security Director Fahad S. Al-Anzi. This cooperation confirms Italy's significant international role and opens new opportunities for national economic growth in the aviation sector.
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Fincantieri, semestre con utili in crescita del 16%

🎢 Fincantieri is negotiating with Carnival Corporation to build six new ships, plus two options, to enhance the fleets of Carnival, Aida, and possibly Costa, starting in 2029, with an estimated value of 8 billion euros. In the first half of 2024, Fincantieri's profits rose by 16% to 214 million euros, with stable revenues of 3.68 billion euros. In April, they signed a deal with Norwegian Cruise Line for six ships for Regent Seven Seas Cruises and Oceania Cruises, and a letter of intent for four jumbo ships for NCL.
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Naar, l’Oriente traina i numeri 2024 Asticella a 74 milioni

🌍 Naar, an Italian travel company, projects a double-digit revenue growth in 2024 compared to 2023, driven by long-haul trips to Japan, Indocina, the United States, Polynesia, Peru, Colombia, Canada, and Fiji. Luca Battifora, recently appointed General Manager, highlights the success of the Bespoke product in Europe. The tailored travel experiences cater to a growing international clientele. Naar's B2B model capitalizes on the partnership with travel agencies for customized itineraries. The firm targets €73-74 million in revenue for 2024, aiming for an 11-12% growth in the Italian market. Additionally, there's a notable shift in Central and Southern Italy's market trends, with increased bookings to traditionally less popular long-haul destinations, such as Southern Africa.
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