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Anche Minorca si schiera contro l’overtourism

🚢 In Maiorca, a week after a large anti-tourism protest, Minorca saw about 250 locals join a smaller demonstration organized by Menys Turisme, Mas Vida on the beach, forming "SOS" with their bodies. They're challenging mass tourism's effects, such as unaffordable housing due to tourist apartments driving up prices. Previously, 10,000 protesters in Palma de Maiorca, with others in the Canary Islands and Barcelona, opposed mass tourism. The Balearic Islands attracted 14 million tourists last year.
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Barcellona: punto a favore di eDreams contro Ryanair

✈ The Barcelona Court warned Ryanair to end its "unfair practices" against eDreams Odigeo, accusing it of false claims to deceive consumers in violation of Article 9 of the unfair competition law. Ryanair allegedly targeted competitors with defamatory strategies forcing them into anticompetitive distribution agreements. Following eDreams' recent legal win in Germany, the Spanish court demands Ryanair to urgently stop its misleading campaigns.
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La flotta Itabus viaggia con biocarburante Enilive

🚗 Itabus partners with Enilive, adopting HVOlution biocarburante diesel for its fleet of 100 long-distance passenger buses in Italy, following a 2021 agreement. Itabus, now part of the Italo group since May, serves 14 regions with 500 daily departures across over 85 cities. CEO Francesco Fiore emphasizes sustainability and emission reduction as core to Itabus' strategy, with a push for intermodal solutions connecting strategic hubs.
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Southwest: dal 2025 stop al posto libero sui voli

✈ Southwest Airlines, after a distinctive 50+ year policy of open seating, will introduce an extra fee for seat selection next year, along with extra legroom seats and overnight flights, expecting to generate over $1 billion in additional annual revenue and attract more corporate clients. The new strategy details will be revealed in September. Analyst Savanthi Syth estimates that assigned seating could bring in $500 million to $1.5 billion per year, while legroom choices could add another $500-800 million annually. However, reconfiguring around 446 Boeing 737-800 and 737 Max 8 planes for 30 extra legroom seats could take up to 3 years.
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Santanchè: “Riapre la Via dell’Amore, simbolo mondiale”

🌊 Via dell'Amore at Cinque Terre reopened after 12 years due to a landslide. Restricted to residents until August 8, tourists can visit from August 9 via reservation and payment. The 900-meter trail, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1997, is heralded by Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè as a symbol of Italy's natural treasure and sustainable future, contributing to tourism's 13% share of Italy's GDP.
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Cin per gli affitti brevi, dal 24 luglio l’accesso a Liguria e Sardegna

🏠 Starting from July 24, the experimental phase of Italy's national database for tourist accommodations will include Liguria and Sardinia. Previously added regions are Puglia, Abruzzo, Calabria, Lombardy, Marche, Sicily, and Veneto. Updates on service activation in other regions and autonomous provinces will be posted on the Tourism Ministry's website in the coming weeks. The platform allows property owners to request a National Identification Code (CIN) for advertising and displaying at their properties. During the experimental phase, no penalties are enforced for non-compliance. More information can be found at www.ministeroturismo.gov.it.
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Via dell’Amore, Santanchè: “Restituiamo Meraviglia Italiana grazie a lavoro di squadra tra Istituzioni”

🌊 In Riomaggiore, Cinque Terre, the Italian Minister of Tourism, Daniela Santanchè, celebrated the team effort of multiple institutions in restoring a regional marvel. Expressing gratitude towards the Regione Liguria, Mayor Fabrizia Pecunia, and the president of the National Park Donatella Bianchi, the minister highlighted the project’s significance. The announcement came as she arrived on one of the five Rock Trains serving the 5 Terre Express, featuring a livery for the Via dell’Amore reopening. For more details, visit www.ministeroturismo.gov.it.
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Silversea, Barbara Biffi diventa vice president of global sales

🚢 Barbara Biffi has been named vice president of global sales for Silversea Cruises, succeeding Massimo Brancaleoni. Biffi, part of Silversea since 2007, previously worked at Msc Crociere and Yonderbound, returning to Silversea in 2017 as vice president, brand. These changes follow Bert Hernandez's appointment as president in April, after Barbara Muckermann's departure.
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Originaltour sulla Via della Seta alla scoperta dell’Uzbekistan

🌋 Originaltour offers a group tour to Uzbekistan, a top 2024 destination by Lonely Planet, featuring Samarkand, Bukhara, and Khiva. Departing on October 1 from Milan with Uzbekistan Airways' direct flight, the itinerary explores the three cities on the Silk Road, all UNESCO heritage sites. Highlights include a silk paper factory in Samarkand, ceramic and traditional bread workshops in Bukhara, and Tashkent's unique metro, inaugurated in 1977, boasting 3 lines and 29 stations.
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