Conferenze e Fiere

✈ 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.

🚢 First Class Holidays director prepares for the launch of First Class Cruise in Dover this May. The new cruise brand will offer long-range cruises on six continents with customized pre and post-cruise itineraries. Following a restructuring, First Class Travel Group now operates with four distinct brands targeting different segments of the bespoke long-haul flights market. Daniel Gathercole, CEO, identified a market gap in tailored land services for cruises, with a brochure and dedicated website available from April.

🎭 Pordenone elected as the Italian Capital of Culture for 2027, marking a milestone that highlights its cultural richness and represents a significant opportunity for tourism. Italian Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè believes the recognition will attract global visitors, stimulate local economic development, and promote a positive image of Italy. For more info, visit www.ministeroturismo.gov.it.

🚀 Swiss Group International and Rep Air announced annual Naples-Sharm el Sheikh flights starting September 14, with a weekly Airbus 320 (180 seats) flight from Naples-Capodichino Airport at 14:35, arriving at 17:20 local time. This collaboration is set to boost Campania operators' activities and provide reliable service to various Italian tour operators. CEOs Giuseppe Scandurra (Rep Air) and Amr Aboukoura (Swiss Group International) emphasize the strategic cooperation for expanded flight services.

🏖️ In 2024, Thailand welcomed 35.54 million international visitors and aims to surpass the 39 million visitors of 2019, targeting 40 million for 2025. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) launched "Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year 2025," focusing on five categories: gastronomy, traditional Muay Thai, fashion and local products, new destinations, and festivals. The strategy includes a rich calendar of festivals, new events, and various activities with an emphasis on sustainability and diversifying tourism offerings.