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Halldis: “Il consenso sulle case vacanza cresce ancora”

🏡 General Manager Vincenzo Cella of Halldis reports a 20% increase in bookings for 2024 compared to the previous year, with a portfolio of about 1,000 properties. Halldis and Windows of Italy raised their prices by 8% and 12% respectively from 2023 to 2024. The average daily rate (adr) for Woi villas in 2024 is €884/night, while for Halldis it's €1,094/night, with the highest price exceeding €50,000 per week for an 18-person villa in Tuscany.
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Sicilia oltre le polemiche “Non facciamo autogol”

💧 In Sicily, despite a drought that garnered international media attention from outlets like CNN, which advised against travel to the island, the region is seeing a rise in foreign tourists. Nicola Farruggio, Vice President of Federalberghi Sicilia, criticized the negative publicity. Elvira Amata, the tourism councilor, arranged a meeting to address the issue. Giuseppe Rosano, President of Noi Albergatori di Siracusa, reported a 30,000 increase in tourism, predominantly foreign, over six months. Agrigento struggles with water supply, but in Syracuse, tourism is booming with visitors from the US, Korea, and Eastern Europe, while domestic tourism lags due to economic factors and expensive flights. Some fear promotional campaigns could backfire. Palermo and Catania airports experience high traffic, and tourist accommodations are not affected by the drought.
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Derwent House enjoys newfound efficiency thanks to Little Hotelier

🏡 Derwent House, Scarborough, ranks as runner-up on Channel 4's 'Four in a Bed.' The apartments carry a 9.8 rating on Booking.com. Owner Claire Moseley also manages Maynard Hotel and Rowntree Lodge, using Little Hotelier’s all-in-one solution for operations. Derwent is a highly seasonal destination, requiring rate adjustments. Little Hotelier’s system offers inventory management, mobile app for on-the-move operations, and 24/7 customer support, optimizing efficiency for Claire's three properties.
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airBaltic, cresce l’impegno in direzione dei carburanti green

✈ airBaltic, a Latvian carrier, serves nine Italian destinations directly: Catania, Milan, Naples, Olbia, Pisa, Rome, Turin, Venice, and Verona. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Riga-Milan route in 2024, currently connected by five weekly flights. CEO Martin Gauss cites increased demand for Italy. The airline also promotes sustainability, offering passengers the option to buy eco-fuel (Saf) voluntarily. In the first year, 16,000 travelers participated, contributing to 18 tons of Saf used in May 2024 for flights between Spain and Latvia.
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Fondo nuove competenze, Federterme chiede attenzione alle imprese del comparto

📌 Federterme Confindustria highlights the critical need for qualified workers in the tourism sector and calls for the new Fondo Nuove Competenze regulations to address this. They urge Minister Calderoni to consider the unique challenges of tourism, such as high turnover and the rise of new professions, to ensure the 2023 criteria facilitate access for tourism companies. The forthcoming publication of the regulation aims to support businesses in overcoming the skilled labor shortage.
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Crash informatico, la risposta dei vettori aerei

🚀 During a global IT crash on a Friday, Ita Airways canceled 60 flights, including 34 at Rome Fiumicino and 26 at Milan Linate, but rebooked over 90% of affected travelers. Wizz Air offered a 120% refund in credits for canceled flights. In India, some airlines like IndiGo resorted to handwritten boarding passes, while major U.S. airlines like American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta halted all flights, creating chaos at busy airports such as Los Angeles. Sydney Airport's system was completely affected. Minor panic in Europe: Iberia in Spain avoided cancellations, Lufthansa in Berlin faced limited disruptions, Eurowings canceled all domestic flights, and Dublin's Ryanair experienced check-in issues.
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Enac, semestre in crescita: traffico in aumento del 12%

✈️ In the first half of 2024, Enac reported a 12% increase in air traffic compared to the same period in 2023, with over 100 million passengers. Domestic traffic rose by 5% to 33.5 million passengers, and international traffic grew by 16% to 66.6 million. Cargo volumes reached 600,557 tonnes, up by 18%, with significant growth in trade with Asia. Overall movements were 807,376, a 9% increase over 2023, and the average number of passengers per flight climbed from 114 to 124.
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Booking: si è tornati a prenotare tramite OTA

🏨 In 2023, dependency on online travel agencies (OTAs) for hotels increased to 29.1%, up from 19.3% in 2013. Booking.com dominates with a 71% share of OTA hotel sales in Europe, an 11% increase since 2013. Expedia and HRS trail with 14.4% and 16.6% shares respectively. Small hotels with under 20 rooms are particularly affected, with 27% distributing 30-49% of their rooms through OTAs, and another 27% selling more than half. Direct bookings peaked in 2021 at 59.7%, but fell to 55% in 2023.
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Evaneos: si rinuncia a visitare le destinazioni per il sovraffollamento

🛫 Evaneos survey reveals 70% of Italian tourists have avoided attractions due to overcrowding, with 27% often experiencing this. Popular crowded sites include Piazza San Marco, the Colosseum, and Trevi Fountain. Key issues are feeling overwhelmed by crowds (31.7%) and observing litter at tourist sites (48%). Price increases (57.5%) and reduced quality of life for residents (43.6%) are significant impacts. Solutions proposed include promoting lesser-known destinations (49.3%), visitor quotas (42.1%), responsible tourist behavior (40.4%), and eco-friendly activities (39%). Furthermore, 87.8% prefer less crowded places, 86.8% are willing to travel off-peak, and 82.7% would choose locations less visible on social media to avoid 'hit-and-run' tourism.
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Visa Travellers Survey/Ipsos: il 77% degli italiani farà le vacanze in Italia

🏖️ According to the Visa Travellers Survey by Visa and Ipsos, 77% of Italians plan to vacation within Italy in the next 12 months, with 550 participants surveyed. While 49% will visit other European countries, with Spain (32%) and France (21%) being top choices, 55% prefer the USA for trips outside Europe, and Japan leads in Asia. Most departures occur in July and August, with 40% heading to "iconic" cities, 38% pursuing cultural interests, and another 38% choosing seaside locations. The average Italian plans to spend 1,418 euros per person, allocating more for Europe (1,323 euros) and even higher for trips outside Europe (2,719 euros), compared to 1,053 euros within Italy. Half of the Italians (51%) will finance their vacations using credit cards (54%), bank credit lines (27%), travel agency financing (17%), or Buy now pay later options (16%). Digital payments for travel are preferred by 60% of respondents, especially for overseas trips (39%), valuing convenience (69%), security (47%), and speed (44%). One-third prefer using a single payment card, rising to 52% for those traveling outside Europe, with credit cards (56%) and debit cards (33%) leading. Additionally, 46% of travelers are willing to pay up to 5% more for eco-s
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