Conferenze e Fiere

🏖 VisitRimini sold over 2,000 experiences in 2023 and introduced new offers across art, culture, sports, outdoor, educational and beach attractions outside summer. At TTG Travel Experience, Coralie Delaubert and Simona Raimondi announced the packages, leveraging 40,000 beds in 1,000 hotels and 135 km of cycling routes. Options range from 2 to 4-night stays, including houseboats and historic residences, and will be showcased at Riminifiera, October 9-11, at stand 007-008.

📍 Lumiwings increases efforts in Foggia with six weekly flights to Linate for winter 2024/25, including an additional seventh frequency every Friday. The airline also confirms connections to Bergamo and Turin. The president of Aeroporti di Puglia, Antonio Maria Vasile, highlights the team effort with the Region of Puglia and Lumiwings to enhance this valued route.

🚨 Carlo Stradiotti, CEO of Neos (part of the Alpitour group), announced he will not participate in the TTG Star 2024 Personaggio dell’Anno contest. He conveyed his personal decision to the director of TTG Italia, clarifying it reflects no judgement on the contest or Neos group.

🌞 Princess Cruises has scheduled a new cruise for August 12, 2026, to observe the total solar eclipse. The Sun Princess will depart from Barcelona on August 8, 2026, and position off the southern coast of Spain for the eclipse event, offering over two minutes of total darkness. Astronomy experts will be on board, with safety glasses provided for guests. There will be stargazing, solar system trivia, themed delicacies and drinks. Six different departure options are available for booking.

✈ Aeroporti di Roma partnered with NIAF to offer benefits to over 20 million Italian Americans, in line with the Year of Italian Roots and the 2025 Jubilee. The collaboration aims to promote the FlyandvisitRome.com platform for better flight deals, including a 24-hour stop-over in Rome. NIAF members gain QPass security appointments, free 'Airport in the city' check-in service at Roma Termini, and airport service discounts. ????

🏖️ VisitRimini partners with TTG Italia for a webinar on September 24, 2024, from 14:00 to 15:00, showcasing Rimini's allure beyond just a beach destination, its capacity to attract visitors year-round with international events, and its rich cultural and artistic heritage. In 2024, Rimini hosted the first stage of the Tour de France, two MotoGP stages at Misano Adriatico, and the World Skate Games, drawing global attention and thousands of participants. Landmarks include the Domus del Chirurgo, Tempio Malatestiano, Museo della Città, Castel Sismondo, Palazzo del Fulgor, and the Fellini Museum, enhancing its cultural experience. Registration for the webinar is available online.

✈ Starting December 3rd, ANA All Nippon Airways, announced by Deputy General Manager Viviana Reali, will launch a thrice-weekly nonstop flight from Milan Malpensa to Tokyo Haneda. The flight will operate on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays using a 215-seat B787-9 aircraft (48 Business, 21 Premium Economy, and 146 Economy).

🛫 Iberia and Wizz Air face delays in the delivery of the highly anticipated Airbus A321XLR, impacting their launch operations. The setback, attributed to issues within the entire production chain, is expected to last just a few weeks, according to Il Sole 24 Ore.

✈ Air Corsica to operate new flight between Olbia and Figari Airport, South Corsica, during summer months next year. Weekly frequency from early June to late September on board an Atr 72 covering a 75 km distance with a 40-minute flight time to compete with ferries, offering proximity to popular destinations such as Bonifacio and Porto Vecchio.

🚀 Emirates restarts cabin crew recruitment in Italy with open days in Milan, Florence, and Bari on September 25, 27, and 29, respectively. Following the recruitment of 8,000 cabin crew members since 2022 across 353 cities globally, the airline aims to increase its crew by an additional 25% in 2024. Candidates must apply online with an updated resume in English and a recent photo. More details are available on the carrier's website.