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HotelPartner Revenue Management starts cooperation with the University of Applied Sciences for Tourism

📢 HotelPartner Revenue Management collaborates with the Berlin School of Economics and Law to support digitalization and young talent, focusing on AI, career, and cooperation. The partnership includes an event at the ITB trade fair in Berlin, organized by Prof. Dr. Sandra Rochnowski, showcasing research and projects from dual study program students. Founded in 2006, HotelPartner provides custom revenue management in Europe, employs 70 experts, and serves around 500 partner hotels. The company promotes education and innovation, combining academic expertise with practical experience for sustainable industry innovation.
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Growth in the hotel sector: HotelPartner Revenue Management expands presence in the UK

🏨 HotelPartner joined the Scottish Tourism Alliance (STA), aiming to optimize Scotland's hotel profitability and promote sustainable growth. Florian Augustin, Deputy CEO of HotelPartner Revenue Management, collaborates with STA members to develop sales strategies. Scotland's hotels saw an 8.5% RevPAR increase over 12 months to October, surpassing the UK's 2.4% in 2023. Investment in Scottish hotels reached £200 million, up 18% from 2023, with Edinburgh experiencing double-digit price growth. HotelPartner will attend ScotHot 2025 in February. The company, with around 70 employees, serves about 500 partner hotels.
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Salone del Mobile: crescono del 10% le ricerche di soggiorno su Milano. Il turista più atteso è lo statunitense

💰 Milan, with 43% of Italy's Tax-Free Shopping spend, sees a +10% year-over-year increase. The U.S. leads extra-EU nationalities with 17.8% of Design Week tourism demand. The most sought-after dates are April 8 and 11, 2025. Arab tourists top spending volumes at 16%, surpassing the Chinese at 12%. Chinese visitors spend the most per receipt (€1,982), followed by U.S. tourists (€1,756). Milan's central station area is the most popular, and the Fashion & Clothing sector accounts for 80% of Tax-Free Shopping.
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BWH Hotels: la prima Convention Pan-Europea a Palma di Maiorca

🏨 BWH Hotels, with over 4,300 hotels in more than 100 countries, held its first Pan-European Convention in Palma de Mallorca, attracting over 1,200 hoteliers globally. The event focused on growth, innovation, and sustainability, with keynotes from Steven Van Belleghem on customer experience, Sarah Duignan on hotel market performance, and Emmanuel Vivier on Artificial Intelligence. The convention emphasized global growth strategies and international leadership with CEOs from various European regions.
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Lavazza. Il ceo presenta i risultati finanziari 2024 e svela la rivoluzione Tablì

☕ Lavazza CEO Antonio Baravalle showcased Tablì, a 100% coffee tab system, and revealed the company's 2024 financial results. Despite a volatile geopolitical climate and raw material cost increases, Lavazza recorded solid results in 2024. The single-serve segment saw a global volume increase of over +4% and value increase of more than +3%. The company's revenue grew to €3.35 billion, up +9.1% from €3.1 billion in 2023. EBITDA rose to €312 million (+18.6%), with an EBITDA margin of 9.3%. Net income was €82 million (+20.6%), and the net financial position ended at -€511 million after the 2024 OPA on IVS Group. Lavazza, celebrating its 130th anniversary, will introduce Tablì to the public during the Milano Design Week 2025 from April 6 to 13.
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Agugiaro & Figna al Campionato Mondiale della Pizza con ''Le 5 Stagioni''

🍕 Agugiaro & Figna's brand Le 5 Stagioni will bring their philosophy of passion, conscious choices, and responsible innovation to the World Pizza Championship, held from April 8 to 10 at Fiera di Parma. As the main sponsor, Le 5 Stagioni focuses on professional training and sustainable innovation. Special attention is on the “Pizzaiolo per il Cambiamento” award for sustainable choices. The event also features the international Pizza Agent competition for Le 5 Stagioni agents, numerous masterclasses, and the debut of the new Farina TipoZero Manitoba flour, made from 100% North American wheat, ideal for long fermentations and high hydration levels. The event's schedule and masterclass registration are available at https://campionatomondialedellapizza.le5stagioni.it/.
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Le eccellenze di Cocchi protagoniste a Vinitaly 2025

🍷 Cocchi, founded in Asti in 1891, will exhibit at Vinitaly from April 6 to 9, 2025, in Pavilion 10, Stand Q3. They will showcase their Vermouth di Torino including Storico Vermouth di Torino and Extra Dry "Ricetta Piemontese", and other aromatized wines like Barolo Chinato. The event marks the international debut of Alta Langa DOCG Espressione Bianc 2018 and Espressione Noir 2018, showcasing Chardonnay and Pinot Nero from Piedmont. Cocchi is known globally for its Metodo Classico Alta Langa DOCG and flavored wines, maintaining quality and creativity over 133 years.
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Rancilio Group presenta la nuova lancia vapore iSteam Pro

💡 Rancilio Group introduces iSteam Pro, an automatic steam wand compatible with Rancilio Classe 20 and Rancilio Specialty Invicta coffee machines. It allows operators to adjust milk frothing temperature and texture, store up to 10 custom recipes, and activate it with a touch. The iSteam Pro, equipped with a pre-purge function for convenience and maintenance, streamlines workflow, ensuring speed and consistency in milk-based beverage preparation. Available as an optional accessory, it can be installed on either or both sides of the compatible machines.
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Pasqua 2025: i prezzi delle uova di cioccolato volano fino al +30%

🍫 Italian consumers face record increases in Easter confectionery prices due to the cocoa crisis and butter shortage. Prices for well-known chocolate Easter eggs have surged by +30% compared to last year, with medium-high range eggs exceeding +40%, reaching over 22 euros per package. Kinder's classic "Gran Sorpresa" egg prices rose by +8.3%, and eggs with licensed children's characters soared by up to +33%. Easter doves also saw hikes of +21% over 2024, with filled chocolate versions increasing between +18% and +36%. Cacao prices hit a record 12,000 dollars per ton in late 2024 and are currently around 8,000 dollars, marking a +175% jump from March 2023. Butter experienced an astronomical +83% year-on-year rise, exceeding 8,300 dollars per ton according to the European Commission. To attract customers despite rising costs, companies like Lindt and Leone 1857 offer new flavors and handcrafted eggs, and Witor's presents special editions tied to popular franchises.
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HorecaTv a Sigep 2025: Intervista con Andrea Bresciani di Liberty Ukraine

📹 At Sigep 2025, Fabio Russo interviewed Andrea Bresciani, Vice Director of Liberty Ukraine, an Italian company operating successfully in Ukraine for 25 years. Founded by Bresciani's father, the company produces high-tech coffee machines and high-quality Italian coffee, available in beans and single-serve formats. Despite the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Liberty Ukraine is increasing its turnover and offers a full range of machines for vending, OCS, and Horeca at European markets like Sigep. For Horeca, the company offers two types of machines – for powders and for both powders and fresh milk – with remote management via telemetry. They showcased a customizable workstation with coffee machine and accessories at the fair.
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