Conferenze e Fiere

🏌️ 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.

🚢 In Catanzaro, Assomarinas President Roberto Perocchio, alongside Regional Council President Mancuso and other dignitaries, presented a new municipal initiative for Catanzaro Lido's port. The project involves transforming a partly silted and degraded refuge harbor into a modern marina for 400 boats up to 20 meters. It includes a separate fishing dock, waterfront enhancements, and beach nourishment for the nearby Blue Flag-awarded Giovino beach. The redevelopment is based on project financing seeking private investors. Announced on March 13, 2025, the plan aims to optimize existing spaces and boost nautical tourism in Calabria's coast.

🏠 Croatia targets the Central-Southern market, with Viviana Vukelic, director of the Croatian National Tourist Board in Italy, aiming to attract year-round tourists and promote organized tourism. Key upcoming flight connections in 2025 include Croatia Airlines' Milan Malpensa to Zagreb from July 2, Ryanair's Palermo-Zagreb from March 30, Bari-Zadar from May 2, and Rome Fiumicino-Zadar from May 3, along with easyJet's Milan Linate-Split from June 23. The strategy focuses on a premium target market and sustainable travel, with positive summer prospects noted in Naples.

🌆 Gianluca Caramanna, member of the Productive Activities Committee and advisor to the Italian Ministry of Tourism, assures that the 'Jubilee effect' will positively impact incoming tourism. Caramanna compares the expected long-term benefits to those seen by France following the Olympics, predicting an increase in tourists choosing Italy in the coming years. He emphasizes the need for quality over quantity in the competition with Spain, which has more accommodations but a lower level of offer. No specific dates or numbers are provided.