Innovazione

🍳 RATIONAL amplia la gamma di accessori per cucine professionali con una nuova teglia formato 1/3 GN. Perfetta per concept grab-and-go e ristoranti à la carte, semplifica la preparazione di porzioni individuali. Enrico Ferri, AD di RATIONAL Italia, evidenzia i vantaggi: maneggevolezza, pulizia facile e riduzione dei rischi di ustioni. Il rivestimento antiaderente e l'elevata conducibilità termica assicurano prestazioni eccellenti, garantendo cotture omogenee e dorature uniformi.

✈️ Lufthansa and Amadeus have partnered to simplify travel bookings. They've introduced an "Order ID" to replace booking and ticket numbers, unifying travel elements like flights, reserved seats, baggage, and upgrades into one identifier. This integration offers Lufthansa Group passengers a comprehensive travel overview and faster booking changes. The new technology enhances transparency, showing included services and available options. The Order ID will be gradually implemented across Lufthansa Group airlines.

☕ On January 9, 2026, from 5 PM, Dalla Corte will host the Italian Latte Art Championship finals at their Officina in Baranzate during Sigep 2026. Finalists will refine techniques with the Zero Plus machine, winner of the IF Design Award. Industry experts Chiara Bergonzi, Andrea Lattuada, Antonella Cutrona, and Alessandro Zengiaro will lead the session. This event highlights Dalla Corte's commitment to innovation and skill development in the coffee sector.

🍳 Acadèmia.tv, dal 15 gennaio, avvia crowdfunding per espandersi, con obiettivo minimo di 300mila euro, max 800mila. Nata nel 2020 da Nicolò Zambello, Andrea Di Fonzo, e Luca Pappagallo di Chef in Camicia, conta 200mila utenti, 30mila abbonati e prevede 2,5M€ di fatturato nel 2025. Ospita chef famosi come Iginio Massari. Introdurrà AI per migliorare l'esperienza utente e creare 5mila ricette in un anno, adattandosi alla "Cook at Home Economy".

🛳️ Riccardo Fantoni of Costa Crociere announced the Sea & Land Wonder Platform launching in 2026. From January 13, 2026, 60 C |Training Days will occur in 30 locations, engaging 1,800 agents. Notably, Costa offers a 5% booking bonus via Costa Gold. Special experiences include the Costa Pacifica cruise on August 12, 2026, for a solar eclipse, and the February Music Cruise with Max Pezzali. Costa leverages all-inclusive packages and unique experiences to boost bookings.

🗺 TripSource, BCD Travel's tool for booking and managing business trips, is now available in Italian. With this addition, the platform supports ten languages. Edoardo Priori, Managing Director of BCD Italia, highlights it as a step towards enhancing user experience for Italian clients. By 2026, BCD plans to introduce more localized improvements to optimize the digital experience and support Italian businesses.

📅 Casolaro Hotellerie parteciperà a TuttoHotel 2026 dal 12 al 14 gennaio alla Mostra d'Oltremare di Napoli nei padiglioni 25–28. Focus sull'innovazione per buffet colazione e la collezione Château in porcellana. Cristiano Casolaro sottolinea l'importanza della colazione per differenziare gli hotel. Presentati anche calici in policarbonato, ideali per esterni con resistenza e sicurezza. Soluzioni personalizzate per reception e ambienti di accoglienza.

📈 84% of European hospitality operators remain optimistic, with 79% planning increased investments over the next five years, despite workforce shortages. Deloitte's survey highlights labor scarcity as a risk for 83% of executives. Only 47% foresee profitability growth due to labor issues. AI adoption has risen, with smart automation at 71% and data analytics at 74% to counteract staffing challenges. The AI implementation aims to fill gaps rather than replace excess labor.

✈ United Airlines is set to introduce major innovations by 2026, as revealed by CEO Scott Kirby. These include new aircraft types and enhanced Polaris cabins with privacy doors, caviar service, and the largest in-flight entertainment screens among U.S. airlines. New routes to Split, Santiago de Compostela, and Glasgow are planned. The upgraded Polaris cabins will be available on Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner flights from San Francisco to Singapore and London by year's end.

☕ Host 2025, Milan: Marco Di Maggio, CEO, and Daniele De Simone, Production Manager of CIDA, announced a new partnership with Andrej Godina to democratize specialty coffee through single-serve capsules. This innovation simplifies preparation, making quality coffee accessible to novices and expanding market reach. CIDA's artisanal roaster tailors toasting to specialty coffee curves, targeting Italian market demands. This initiative fosters growth and educates consumers, enhancing the coffee sector's offerings and appeal.