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🏠 AmaWaterways launches “Celebration of Wellness” cruises focusing on physical health and mental wellbeing while exploring Europe in 2025, with two departures: "Melodies of the Danube" and "Paris and Normandy". The cruises feature active excursions, healthy menus, daily wellness lessons, like 'champagne yoga', and personalized support from two dedicated Wellness Hosts. "Melodies of the Danube" includes nature-focused walking and biking tours; "Paris and Normandy" features iconic landscapes and historical sites like Normandy beaches and a bike tour to the Eiffel Tower.

🏖 Caroline Beteta, CEO of Visit California, urges potential tourists to support Los Angeles by planning a trip to the city, highlighting that over 98% of Los Angeles County was not affected by fires, keeping iconic locations like Hollywood and Universal Studios Hollywood intact. Aigo won the bid for integrated communication and marketing services for Visit California in the Italian market, aiming to bolster California's position in Italy, as stated by Aigo President Massimo Tocchetti, focusing on showcasing Los Angeles' resilience and timeless creativity to Italian travelers.

🎬 Cinecittà World is hiring over 200 professionals during its Job Talent Day on Saturday, February 22, amidst the Carnival celebration (February 15 - March 9). The park's new season kicks off Friday, March 14, marking its 10th anniversary. Roles include cooks, cashiers, waitstaff, attraction operators, performers, lifeguards, cleaners, sales, stewards, hostesses, tutors, ticketing agents, AVL technicians, botanical guides, telemarketers, and maintenance staff. Applicants must apply online by February 16 for interviews at the event starting at 11 am.

🏖 Valsesia launches a tourism relaunch operation with a new logo and web portal inspired by the Sesia river, which resembles an 'S'. The website is designed to help plan experiences and showcase local businesses. Initially presented in Varallo in 2021, the project is now progressing, with around 40 municipalities collaborating to gain stronger impact, as highlighted by Union Montana President Francesco Pietrasanta.

🏥 Hilton is hosting a recruiting day in Italy on February 6 to hire 300 new team members, primarily for food & beverage, kitchen, and front office roles. Selections will take place simultaneously at four locations: Hilton Molino Stucky Venice, Hilton Sorrento Palace, Hilton Lake Como, and Rome Cavalieri, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Interviews will be held for various properties in Rome, Como, Venice, and Sorrento. Candidates can apply online and, if shortlisted, will have a phone interview followed by an in-person interview.

🚀 Starting November 1, Etihad Airways introduces a third daily flight between Milan and Abu Dhabi, providing 12,600 weekly seats—an increase of 115% from the previous year. Flights, operated by Boeing 777-300 and Airbus A321LR aircraft, are timed for convenient travel, catering to both business and leisure passengers. Arik De, Etihad's Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, highlights the new schedule's alignment with the growing global network.

🌍 Dunas Travel, an Egyptian DMC with over 16 years in the Spanish and Latin American markets, expands to Italy, highlighting 32+ itineraries in Egypt, tailor-made trips, 24/7 assistance, and Italian-speaking staff. The company, boasting a private bus fleet, caters to destinations like Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and more, including Nile cruises. Annually serving 100,000 passengers, 85% stem from Spain, Latin America, and Brazil, with 2,000 from Italy in 2024. Giovanni Fiore, the Italian Commercial Director, emphasizes detailed offerings from dining to handpicked tours and hotels.

✈ Delta Air Lines to resume flights to Tel Aviv in spring, starting from New York's airport on April 1st. The move follows the easing of tensions in the Middle East. Other U.S. carriers may follow suit, including United. European airlines have also restarted flights to Israel.

🎢 MSC Cruises launches a promotional campaign in the United States with a 60-second commercial featuring Hollywood stars Drew Barrymore and Orlando Bloom during the Big Game. The ad spotlights MSC World America, set to be christened in Miami on April 9, and will embark on weekly Caribbean cruises. The expansion into the U.S. market is a strategic move for MSC Cruises, as emphasized by Leonardo Massa, vice president Southern Europe, to solidify their position globally and cater to the high demand for quality travel experiences.

🇮🇹 Columbus Vacanze expands in 2025 to Africa, Japan, and India, driven by new experienced product managers. New offerings include tours in South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Madagascar, and Namibia; expanded Japanese tours with 'Modern and Classic Japan' and island itineraries; plus 12 Discovery tours in India, featuring Rajasthan. Columbus aims to be a reliable partner for travel agencies, not just a generalist operator.