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Campania, estate boom? I pareri sono divergenti

📍 Summer 2024 sees a tourism boom in Naples, Amalfi Coast, and the islands, driven by international markets. However, Cilento, as per ISTAT data, experiences a steep decline with foreign tourist numbers plummeting from 600,000 in 2014 to 186,000, a 67.6% drop. Overall, tourist trends hold strong with a 10-15% increase compared to the previous year, thanks to many foreigners, with Alicost reporting 60,000 passengers transported from June 1 to August 15.
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Alto Adige, new entry di lusso per Familienhotels Südtirol

🏠 Opening on May 24, 2025, Das Gerstl Family Retreat, a luxury family hotel located at Lake Resia, becomes the 27th member of Familienhotels Südtirol. The hotel will feature 65 family suites and studios, most with lake views and furnished with natural, locally sourced sustainable materials. Das Gerstl upholds a 'short supply chain' philosophy, the 'Garanzia Gerstl r30,' focusing on products within 30 km. The Gerstl family is committed to sustainability, nature proximity, and high-quality family experiences, extending from culinary delights to wellness offerings at the Venosta Spa.
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Ncl rilancia: in arrivo navi ancora più grandi

🚢 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, through its brand Norwegian Cruise Line, announced an order of 8 new ships with Fincantieri, expected to exceed the originally planned 200,000-tonnage. The American corporation revealed the new vessels will be 225,000 gross tons each, accommodating approximately 5,100 guests, with a debut slated between 2023 and 2036. Each ship will be 38% larger than the current fleet's flagship, the Norwegian Encore, which was built by Meyer Werft in 2019 and is scheduled for a refit including additional cabins and suite redesign in November.
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India, cresce l’outgoing trainato dalla classe media

🏠 India's tourism sector is under transformation due to an expanding middle class. The outbound travel market is expected to reach $55.4 billion by 2034. Global brands like Accor, Hilton, and Airbnb are looking to capitalize on this trend. IndiGo is launching a business class to meet the demand for luxury travel. The hotel industry in India has grown nearly 40% in the first quarter of FY 2025, indicating a significant gap between demand and supply.
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Ryanair, O’Leary: “Ita non ci farà concorrenza”

🛫 Michael O’Leary, CEO of Ryanair, criticized Lufthansa's acquisition of Ita, predicting higher fares for passengers, referencing past increases after Lufthansa's purchases of Austrian and Swiss airlines. O'Leary, speaking in Brussels, sees Ryanair benefiting from its lower fares in Italy, anticipating growth due to Ita's price hikes. He also mentioned that instead of Italian taxpayers, now Germans will cover Ita's losses. O'Leary scoffed at the idea that Ita could challenge Ryanair's dominance, stating they would need to cut prices by 70% to compete.
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Sas, siglato l’accordo con i sindacati per i nuovi contratti

✈ Sas and Norwegian autonomous worker unions NKF and SNK reached new collective labor contract agreements. A four-day strike affected a limited number of flights primarily in Norway. Sas's chief airline services, Kjetil Håbjørg, announced the resumption of normal operations. The agreement aids Sas's restructuring and growth into a profitable airline. Union leader Joern Eggum noted workers gained concessions on pay and conditions. Operations expected to normalize by the next day.
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Calabria, sull’estate pesa il fallimento di FTI Turistik

📍 Calabria experienced a mixed summer season, as reported by Demetrio Metallo of Confindustria Alberghi. Despite a boom in tourist presence during peak summer weeks, June and July were challenging due to the collapse of German tour operator FTI Touristik, causing significant financial loss, particularly around Tropea-Pizzo and the Ionian coast of Cosenza. Improved connectivity via airports across Europe helped mitigate the impact, but local transportation services like taxis and buses remain inadequate.
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BizAway: Fabio Bianchi è il nuovo Head of Engineering

💻 BizAway, a business travel service company, appointed Fabio Bianchi as the new Head of Engineering. Bianchi, an IT expert, aims to combine digital potential with human skills for quality assistance. Previously, Bianchi worked for 7 years with international companies in Amsterdam and Sydney, and upon returning to Italy in 2018, he took on strategic roles in travel and fashion industries, overseeing technological departments for global B2C and B2B marketplaces. Flavio Del Bianco, Cofounder and CTO of BizAway, values Bianchi's tech expertise and customer sensitivity.
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