Conferenze e Fiere

🏆 Chef Matteo Terranova from La Stua de Michil in Corvara in Badia, BZ, won the Italian selections for Bocuse d'Or at Lingotto Fiere, Turin. He will proceed to the European selections and potentially the world final in Lyon from January 21-25, 2027. Riccardo de Palma received the best Commis award, and Simone Vesuviano claimed the best fish dish. Teams had 5 hours and 35 minutes to prepare two hot dishes for 8 people, featuring local specialties like Coniglio Grigio di Carmagnola and Vino Barolo DOCG.

📍 In Sitka, Alaska, a referendum on May 30 will let residents vote on capping cruise ship tourists to 4,500 per day and 300,000 annually, with dockings limited to 6 days a week. If passed, the limits will take effect in 2026. Before the pandemic, Sitka cruise traffic peaked at 289,753 passengers, rising to 383,000 in 2022 and 585,000 in 2023, prompting the proposed limits.

📍 Bluvacanze.it launches as a renewed web project and content delivery platform, aiming to inspire travelers with articles, videos, and podcasts. Developed by Gruppo Bluvacanze, it integrates emotional elements, storytelling, and advanced technology, marking an evolution in customer communication. The platform, designed in collaboration with digital media agency t2ó Italia, features a 'mobile-native' infinite scroll layout, akin to a digital library or TV environment. Marco Orlandi, the chief digital consumer experience officer, highlights its distinctiveness as both an inspirational channel and a sales tool for their travel agencies.

✈ Starting May 28, Eva Air will operate four weekly flights from Milan Malpensa to Taipei with Boeing B787-9 aircraft featuring Economy, Premium Economy, and Royal Laurel classes. The new Premium Economy Class offers 28 seats with a 2-3-2 configuration, 42 inches of pitch, and a cradle recline of 8 inches. Each seat is equipped with a 15.6-inch widescreen monitor, multifunctional entertainment system control, USB ports, and a power outlet. The seats are wheelchair-accessible, and Eva Air has partnered with Hunter for elegantly designed amenity kits in Premium Economy.

✈ Wizz Air launches new routes connecting Bergamo and Bari with Chisinau, Moldova, starting October 26 for Bergamo with 4 weekly flights and October 28 for Bari with 3 weekly flights. Corporate Communications Manager Salvatore Gabriele Imperiale emphasizes Italy as a key destination and Wizz Air's commitment to accessible and affordable flights.

🏎 From April 24 to 27, 2025, Rome will host the Anantara Concorso Roma, an exclusive event for historic cars organized by Anantara Hotels & Resorts. The event will showcase rare Italian cars such as Ferrari and Lamborghini from private collections worldwide. An international jury led by Adolfo Orsi Jr will judge the cars, and the public can view them on April 26 and 27 at Casina Valadier. Technogym will enhance the event with wellness sessions and healthy breakfasts. William Heinecke, founder of Minor International, is honored to announce the event. The event also supports a charitable initiative for ACLI Roma by funding a refrigerated van for food surplus recovery. Rome's Tourism Councilor Alessandro Onorato highlights the event's alignment with the city's luxury tourism and high-profile event strategy, aiming to position Rome as a competitive luxury travel destination with a positive economic and social impact.

🛫 From 24 April, Georgian Airways to connect Tbilisi with Forlì, Italy via a weekly flight every Thursday. This new route marks Forlì as the third international destination offered, alongside Vienna and Katowice. The service aims to strengthen Italian-Georgian ties, offering both tourism and business opportunities. Georgian Airways highlighted Forlì's strategic importance in health and wellness, fitting into a broader development plan for international routes by F.A.

🏌️ The 13th "Amazing Thailand & Thai Airways Golf Cup" starts on March 22, with a final on September 21 at Albarella Golf Links. The tournament features 10 stages across Italian golf clubs and offers travel trolley prizes. Partnered with Rotary golf international for 5 stages plus the national final, it's recognized by the Italian Golf Awards 2025 in the 'Golf Circuits' category.

✈️ "Torino Airport incontra le agenzie di viaggi" workshop highlighted Torino's summer network and new services with over 90 travel agents and 17 exhibitors including airlines, tourism boards and tour operators. New routes announced for summer 2025: Sharm el Sheikh, Chisinau by Flyone, Bucharest by Dan Air, Olbia by Ita Airways. Attendees included representatives from Belgium, Israel, Spain (Catalonia), and airlines like Air France-KLM, FlyOne, ITA Airways, Lufthansa/Air Dolomiti, Royal Air Maroc, Turkish Airlines, Vueling. The event facilitated one-on-one meetings to connect agents with exhibitors.

🏕 Leonardo Massa, VP Southern Europe of MSC Cruises, upholds the Mediterranean as the focal point for the industry's investments for summer 2025 and beyond. MSC Cruises plans a wide range of offerings in both the Western and Eastern Mediterranean. Costa Cruises introduces "Sea Destinations" and "Land Destinations," including an unprecedented 8-day 'fly & cruise' itinerary to the Canary Islands, Morocco, and Madeira, facilitated by direct flights to Gran Canaria and Tenerife. The Mediterranean remains a top region alongside the Caribbean for MSC's efforts to maintain its leadership.