Conferenze e Fiere

🏖 In 2025, a third of people aim to travel more than in 2024; 22% will increase their travel spending this year, according to the Ibis "Go Get It: How Gen Z/Y Will Travel in 2025" report. The Accor brands highlight a shift towards experiential travel, with 58% valuing experiences over material goods. Ibis, collaborating with Globetrotter experts, listed 25 top events worldwide, including Rio's Carnival, Mumbai's Holi, Tokyo's World Athletics Championships, Munich's Oktoberfest, and Thailand's The White Lotus filming locations.

🏕 In 2026, Ponant Explorations will introduce a new Mediterranean itinerary featuring its iconic three-masted yacht along the French Riviera to Portofino, Italy. Main ports include Nice, Portofino, Menton, Cannes, Antibes, and Saint-Tropez. Departures from Nice are set for May 7 and May 23, 2026, with overnight stops in Antibes and Cannes, and a visit to Cassis, a gateway to the calanques. Captain Jean-David Lemaire highlights the sailing experience and connection with the sea.

🏖️ "Technological revolution in tourism industry: trends and impacts" webinar on February 26, 11:00 to 12:30, is part of the PacTS4ALL project, with Federturismo as a key partner. The initiative, supported by 87 organizations, aims to implement the Pact for Skills under the European Skills Agenda, fostered by the European Commission. The webinar addresses technology's role in tourism, including automation, personalized marketing, and contactless services. Part of the "Tourism Talks" series begun in 2024, it continues into 2025 with events on AI and twin transition training models. Register at: https://akmi-international.zoom.us/meeting/register/XIq1rEGdTo-vAIpXp8lBVQ#/registration.

🚀 Trenitalia's Iryo and ITA Airways signed an agreement for integrated "train + air" travel between Spain and Italy. Passengers can book combined trips with a single reservation, accessing over 20 Italian airports, including Rome, Milan, Venice, Florence, and Naples. Iryo, the first private high-speed Spanish operator, began services with the Frecciarossa train on November 25, 2022, has since added destinations like Valencia, Cuenca, Seville, Malaga, Cordoba, Alicante, and Albacete, and has carried over 13 million passengers. ITA Airways flies to 55 destinations, with 84 weekly flights between Spain and Italy, offering 21 frequencies from both Madrid and Barcelona to Rome Fiumicino. Tickets can be purchased on ITA Airways' website, travel agencies, its ticket offices, and Customer Information Assistance Office.

🛥 The 14th edition of the ICOMIA World Marinas Conference, announced at the Miami Boat Show by Assomarinas President Roberto Perocchio and Vento di Venezia's Alberto Sonino, will take place in Venice from October 15-17, 2025. The event is set to be the largest ever with strategic partnerships with D-Marin and Ferretti Group. It will host over 50 speakers and 500 sector representatives, discussing urban waterfront regeneration, artificial intelligence, IoT sensors, new fuels, dry storage techniques, and environmental sustainability. Supporters include Marinedi, Ingemar, Amer Yachts, Rina, White Milestone, Marina Projects, and Naval Tecno Sud.

📍 MSC inaugurated its first terminal in Spain, with MSC Fantasia being the first ship to dock at Barcelona's Terminal H, Muelle Adosado. Designed by Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, the facility represents a €50 million investment. It will serve MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys luxury ships, featuring advanced water recycling systems and facilities for LNG refueling and electrical connections. MSC has a 31-year concession for the terminal from Barcelona's municipality.

🌍 Poseridon Expeditions introduces new offerings for the 2026-2027 Arctic and Antarctic season. Tourists can visit Longyearbyen, the world's northernmost city, during all cruises that end there. A special solar eclipse cruise is scheduled from August 2 to 15, 2026, featuring astrophysicist Paul Sutter onboard. The Sea Spirit's summer season in Antarctica is extended to April, providing more opportunities to explore South Georgia Island's landscapes and wildlife. Activities include guided land tours, photography workshops, kayaking, and even overnight camping in the Antarctic Peninsula.

🚢 Crystal Symphony hosts the second edition of Wellness Retreat Cruises with a 15-night voyage from Lisbon to Tema (Accra) from November 26 to December 11, 2025, and a 12-night cruise from Tema to Cape Town from December 11 to 23, 2025. Guests can enjoy holistic programs by experts like Dalila Roglieri, Minna McHale, Jenni Demus, and keynote speaker Magnus Appelberg. Fernando Delgado of A&K Travel Group highlights the cruises' blend of sophistication, wellness, and discovery for a balanced lifestyle.

🎡 From February 18-21, 2025, Palermo will host the third edition of Italy for Weddings – The Event. Over 120 wedding planners from key global markets and 60 Italian wedding industry exhibitors will participate. Exclusive locations in Palermo, including Villa Igiea, Hotel Des Palmes, and Villa Tasca, will offer immersive experiences combining business, education, and local excellence discovery. The event focuses on the future trends of international couples' needs, the demand for specialized wedding planners, and the growth prospects of the Italian destination wedding market.

🚀 Eurostar has resumed the London-Amsterdam route, operating it 3 times daily (2 on Saturdays) and aims to restore full capacity by September. The passenger capacity from Amsterdam will increase from 600 to 650 after a temporary closure of the Dutch terminal between March 30 and April 22 for renovations. Long-term, Eurostar plans to expand to five daily services by 2026.