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✈️ Ryanair launched a new route connecting Prague and Trieste, reducing the distance between Friuli Venezia Giulia and the Czech Republic. The service, which started on the morning of April 3, 2025, includes two weekly flights departing on Thursdays at 09:30 and Sundays at 06:15. The inaugural flight from Trieste Airport featured attendees such as Paolo Petziol, Honorary Consul of the Czech Republic; Antonio Marano, President of Trieste Airport; and other executives from the airport's commercial office.

🚗 Hertz Italy expands its rental options for travel agencies on hertz-gsa.it, integrating commercial vehicles like the Fiat Doblò and Ford Transit, including special setups for construction materials or perishable goods. Agencies can book by selecting 'Vans', entering dates and locations, with availability confirmed immediately or within 48-72 business hours if a request is made.

📅 The UK introduced the Eta for EU citizens on April 3, 2025, for short stays up to 6 months. Thailand aims to surpass 39 million international visitors this year, introducing a Digital Arrival Card in May to replace paper cards. The Seychelles will soon require travel authorization for sea arrivals. New Zealand increased its entry fee from 35 to 100 dollars, costing Europeans an additional 56 euros, potentially 70 with entrance authorization. The Balearic Islands will raise their 'ecotax' from 1 to 2.5 euros and up to 6 euros a night during peak summer, abolishing it in January and February. Greece will impose a 20 euro fee to disembark at Mykonos and Santorini from June. The EU's Etias, costing 7 euros, will be required for non-EU travelers to the Schengen area by the end of the year. South Korea extended the K-Eta exemption for 67 countries, including Italy, until December 31, 2025.

📌 Alessandra Priante, Enit president, reflects on the narrative surrounding the Jubilee event and its impact on tourism. Her comments came alongside easyJet's opening of a new base in Rome. Enit admits to overemphasizing crowd estimates for the Jubilee year, creating a panic effect that deterred regular tourists. Early spring data from Roman hoteliers indicate a slight decline in arrivals compared to 2024, despite expectations of significant tourist inflows.

✈ Ita Airways is set to join Star Alliance by early 2026, following a positive verdict from the alliance's executive council. Theo Panagiotoulias, CEO of Star Alliance, expressed strong confidence in Ita Airways, enhancing the network's global reach. Joerg Eberhart, CEO of Ita Airways, is excited about integrating Made in Italy excellence into the alliance. Ita Airways will add 360 daily flights to Star Alliance's network, boosting its European presence, particularly in Rome and Milan. Dieter Vranckx, Lufthansa Group's CCO, committed to a smooth integration process.