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Atri: negli ultimi dieci anni il travel retail cresce del 9%

🛫 Travel retail in Italy is valued at 1.5-2 billion euros, representing 90% of the sector. Globally, the market is worth around 75 billion dollars, expected to double by 2035. Travel retail grows at 8.5/9% over the past decade, outpacing traditional retail's annual growth of 2.3-3%. Italy's aviation industry has seen passenger numbers increase from 150-160 million to 220 million over seven years. Rome's airports had a positive 2024, with Fiumicino Airport handling over 49 million passengers, a 21% increase from 2023 and 13% above 2019. Passenger projections for Italy are 300 million by 2032 and 500 million by 2042. Generation Z accounts for 15-18% of travel retail, expected to rise to 50%.
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CamperDays: gli eventi sportivi attirano sempre più turisti

🏀 In Italy, 38% of people have traveled for sports events, with 44% men and 32% women; Millennials lead at 51%. Domestic sports travel is preferred by 29%, while 13% have traveled internationally. Interest in sports vacations is at 36%, with women (38%) slightly more interested than men (34%). Gen Z is the most inclined at 46%. Football tops the list at 46%, higher (51%) among 35-55 age group. Tennis follows at 21%, popular with over 55s at 24%. Motorsports are chosen by 13%, with a 17% increase among Gen Z. Swimming and volleyball share the 4th and 5th spots at 10%, with swimming reaching 14% for Millennials and volleyball appealing to 19% of Gen Z. Cycling, track, basketball, and winter sports are notable with 8% each, with basketball doubling for Gen Z at 15%.
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Tourism Economics: si prevede un calo di viaggi verso gli Stati Uniti

📍 Tourism Economics predicts a 5% decline in international travel to the USA in 2023, contrasting with an initial +9% growth, due to Trump administration policies, causing an estimated $64 billion loss for the tourism sector. Early 2025 data from the Department of Homeland Security shows a 9.5% decrease in Italian entries into the U.S., a 7% drop from Germany, and a 1.7% decline from Europe overall. Specifically, U.S. airlines saw a 24.5% drop in Italian travelers compared to a 2.1% decrease for non-American carriers.
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L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele si espande: nuove aperture a Rimini e Catania

🍕 L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele expands with two new locations in Rimini and Catania, Italy. Rimini's opening on April 3, at Via Mentana 4/6, offers 80 indoor and 25 outdoor seats. Catania's opening follows on April 4, 2025, at Via Manzoni 80, housed in a historic late 18th-century building of 380 sqm. Both venues feature traditional Neapolitan pizzas and local architectural design by Antonio Di Maro, highlighting the brand's commitment to authenticity and quality.
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Sita Ricerca: si preferiscono gli hotel a 4 e 5 stelle ai B&B

🏠 Travelers with a family income over €75,000, aged 18-65, are altering accommodation preferences, favoring high-end facilities, with 3-star hotels losing ground and bed & breakfasts giving way to 4 and 5-star accommodations due to uneven quality levels. Italy remains the top destination with a preference for coastal areas, and 25% of the sample favor itinerary travel. There's a 40% shift in accommodation choices compared to 2-3 years back for enhanced comfort, budget changes, or different needs. Bed & breakfasts have halted evolution since 2022, with a 3% decrease in registered facilities totaling 33,400. Affluent clients (44%) tend to self-organize on platforms like Booking.com, yet 50% of them reserve directly or communicate with the property after visiting OTA sites. In dissatisfaction, 60% experienced it mainly with 3-star hotels, B&Bs, and vacation homes due to inconsistent service, while vacation villages maintain high standardization. Luxury clients expect mobility services, beauty centers, and information points within 5-star facilities, areas where Italy could improve.
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Ibis/Globetrotter: la ricerca di esperienze guida le scelte di viaggio

🏖 Ibis research shows 31% of people want to travel more than in 2024, with 22% willing to spend more for memorable vacations. Experiential travel is rising, with 58% valuing experiences over material goods. The "Go Get It: How Gen Z/Y Will Travel in 2025" report, a collaboration between Ibis and Globetrotter, indicates that travelers increasingly choose destinations for specific events or emotions. Arival's survey of 800 U.S. travelers, part of a larger study on 2,400 travelers in Europe and the U.S., reveals that 65% consider experiences significant in choosing a destination. Younger travelers (18-54) prioritize available experiences, food, and activities, with a growing interest in culinary and local experiences, thematic tours, wellness, festivals, and sports events.
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Grapur e Genevitis: le innovazioni di Mack & Schühle Italia al Vinitaly 2025

🍷 Mack & Schühle Italia, a wine production and distribution company, showcases innovative projects Grapur and Genevitis at the 57th Vinitaly. Grapur, with a 9% alcohol content, is environmentally friendly and meets organic and vegan standards, featuring lightweight "Bordolese AIR" bottles from Verallia, "Nomacorc Ocean" closures, and "Ocean Action" labels using coastal plastic waste. Over 5,000 partner farmers cultivate wine grapes on more than 30,000 hectares for Genevitis, emphasizing regional Italian wine excellence and community support. Mack & Schühle Italia will host "Wine in Transition: embracing change in a dynamic industry" on April 6 at 14:00.
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La ristorazione cresce ma il futuro preoccupa: sfide e opportunità nel 2024

📖 The Italian restaurant sector saw a 1.6% real-term growth in 2024, despite a slowdown compared to the pandemic years. Fipe reported a 1.1% year-on-year revenue volume increase in December and a 0.7% overall annual growth. Challenges in 2024 included a 3.2% average price increase, high operational costs, and a drop in sector confidence to 77.6 points in Q4 from 114.1 in 2023. Chains grew to 11% market share with €10 billion turnover. The emergence of artificial intelligence in the industry is noted for its potential to optimize operations.
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Biologico e compostabile: Rigoni di Asiago punta sulle monodosi per retail e Horeca

🌱 Rigoni di Asiago introduces compostable single-dose capsules certified by TÜV, targeting both consumers and the Horeca sector (Hotels, B&Bs, restaurants), to align with their century-old philosophy of environmental care, cutting-edge technology, and respect for territory. Retail market packs contain 5 monodoses of 20 grams each, featuring organic Fiordifrutta in Apricot, Mixed Berries, and Strawberry varieties, organic Italian Mielbio honey, and palm oil-free Nocciolata spread in Classic and Dairy-Free versions. Horeca sector offers 15-gram servings, with an exclusive addition of Bitter Orange and Cherry flavors starting spring 2025, supplied in 60-piece cartons with a counter display option for 120 monodoses, enhancing sustainable and quality breakfast options. Rigoni di Asiago’s commitment to sustainability is evidenced by reducing single-use plastic impact in the food sector.
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Caffè: l’avanzata del Cold Brew

☕ Global cold brew coffee consumption is rising, with the market valued at $3.16 billion in 2024 and forecasted to grow from $3.87 billion in 2025 to $16.22 billion by 2032, at a CAGR of 22.71%. North America leads with a 35.76% market share in 2024, with millennials' support and a shift from high-preservative soft drinks. Western European countries like Belgium, Italy, France, and the UK see cold brew coffee as a niche, yet Germany stands as the main market. Cold brew coffee, dating back to late 1600s Japan, is made by slowly dripping cold water over ground coffee beans, taking at least 8 hours for a smoother, sweeter beverage with higher caffeine concentration.
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