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Banca d’Italia: nel mese di novembre le entrate turistiche sono cresciute del 3,7%, in leggero calo le uscite

💰 In November, Italy's tourism balance of payments saw a €0.4 billion surplus, mirroring November 2024. Tourist revenues rose by 3.7% to €2.7 billion, while expenditures increased by 2.6% to €2.3 billion. Over the three months ending November 2025, revenues grew by 3.0% compared to 2024, with a spending decline of 1.5%. EU tourist spending in Italy increased by 1.4%, non-EU by 4.7%. Italian spending abroad decreased by 4.5% in non-EU areas, but rose 1.9% within the EU.
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Hey Light by Compass: pagare le vacanze a rate è una formula sempre più diffusa

💸 Secondo l’Osservatorio di Hey Light by Compass, il 26% degli italiani preferisce pagare le vacanze a rate. Tra questi, il 60% lo farebbe per concedersi extra durante il viaggio. Una vacanza all inclusive di 3-4 notti costa in media 1.233 euro a persona. HeyLight offre rate fino a 5.000 euro in 12 mesi. Gli operatori ricevono accrediti entro 48 ore e chi utilizza questo metodo spende fino al 40% in più, aumentando il fatturato tra il 10% e il 30%.
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YouGov: pur di viaggiare si cercano destinazioni più economiche e si prenota prima

🛫 Più di un italiano su quattro (28%) viaggia all'estero almeno una volta l'anno; sale al 34% tra i 18-34 anni. Il 55% è già influenzato dall'aumento dei prezzi, con trasporti (62%), alloggi (49%), e ristorazione (38%) tra i costi principali. Il 35% cerca mete più economiche, il 29% riduce i viaggi e il 17% preferisce il turismo domestico. In caso di rincari, solo il 7% continuerà a viaggiare come prima. Il Regno Unito è percepito meno favorevolmente, mentre Spagna, Grecia e Portogallo restano stabili.
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Oltre la sostenibilità: il turismo diventa rigenerativo.

🌍 Vince Stroop explains regenerative tourism, a concept surpassing sustainability, scheduled for a discussion on February 16, 2026. This approach not only minimizes environmental impact but also generates value for local territories and communities. The article featuring Stroop’s insights was published in we:ll magazine by Marta Bernasconi, with an estimated reading time of 8 minutes.
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Trend. I micro momenti del lusso silenzioso.

📃 2025, Sicilia, luxury travelers seek less "wow" and more meaning. Joseph Pine and James Gilmore’s Experience Economy, born in the 1990s, loses strength. Luxury now focuses on "micro moments" over grand experiences. The shift emphasizes presence, intuitiveness, and individual recognition, rather than performance. No algorithms can replace human-centric intuition. Future luxury hinges on emotional attunement, fostering unique, unreplicable experiences through subtle, human interaction. This evolution highlights a sustainable and respectful approach to luxury.
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Affitti brevi: il confronto sui poteri dei Comuni si intensifica. Il Governo impugna la legge dell’Emilia-Romagna

🏘 Il Consiglio dei ministri decides in December 2025 to challenge Emilia-Romagna’s short-term rental law, impacting urban planning. The law shifts short-term rentals to tourist use, boosting municipal control. A similar law in Tuscany was upheld by the Constitutional Court. Puglia and cities like Rome also explore regulations amid rising tourism pressures. Emilia-Romagna’s president, Michele de Pascale, calls for national intervention. The Constitutional Court’s decision is awaited to clarify state-local jurisdiction limits.
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Hotel Indigo Nalati. Il soul della steppa.

🏨 In Nalati, China, CCD, led by Joe Chen, designed the Hotel Indigo Nalati at the Tianshan Mountains' foothills, near Kazakhstan. The hotel reflects nomadic steppe traditions through its yurta-inspired design, connecting spaces with fluid paths. The design integrates local culture and contemporary styles. The Show Café features a tree-shaped bar echoing Kazakh hospitality. Each suite reflects nomadic culture with traditional motifs and earth tones. The hotel offers scenic views and cultural immersion, enhancing guests' experiences.
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“Il segreto? Sapersi prendere cura dell’altro”. A tu per tu con Piero Marini, host di Demo e Mode Hotel.

📚 Piero Marini, a consultant for Teamwork Hospitality and host at the Demo and Mode Hotel in Rimini, shares insights with we:ll magazine. The article, authored by Vanessa Zagaglia and published on February 14, 2026, highlights Marini's approach to hospitality, emphasizing the importance of caring for others. The estimated reading time for the article is 10 minutes.
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