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🛫 President of Confcommercio, Carlo Sangalli, raises concerns over high flight prices to Sicily during the Easter period and spring holidays. Reports indicate that ticket prices have reached alarming levels, impacting regular travel and the tourism sector. Sangalli requests the application of constitutional principles to address disadvantages caused by the island's geographical position, emphasizing the importance of efficient transport connections for business competitiveness and quality of life.

🏖 Riu anticipates a record-breaking year in 2025 with potential revenue surpassing 4 billion euros. The travel giant is experiencing higher booking volumes than the same period in 2023 and a revenue increase of over 5%. This is notable considering 2023 was an exceptional year for tourism. Demand remains strong across all key markets and destinations.

✈ Jet fuel prices remain above $700 per metric ton. In December 2024, the IATA bulletin reported by Fto showed an average price of $703.47 per ton, a 1.25% decrease from the previous month. This marks the third consecutive month with prices over the $700 threshold. The price reflects a $137.99 drop or -16.40% from the same month in the previous year, and a 12.1% decline on an annual progressive average compared to 2023.

🏙 Thailand surpassed its tourism target for 2024, welcoming a record 35 million visitors and generating $52.81 billion in travel-related revenue. The country aims to attract 36-39 million international visitors in 2025, designated as the 'Amazing Thailand Grand Tourism and Sports Year'. Factors contributing to 2024's growth include favorable government policies, a rich calendar of events and festivals, and increased air connectivity with new flights from Northeast Asia, ASEAN countries, Europe, North America, and the Middle East, including ITA Airways' direct flight from Rome to Bangkok launched in November at Rome Fiumicino Airport.

🏨 Una Hotels targets a net profit of €25 million in 2024, up from €1.5 million the previous year, with revenues surpassing €200 million, a growth of 4%. CEO Giorgio Marchegiani reveals plans for around 20 new openings by 2028, including directly managed and franchised properties, starting with a new hotel at Portello near FieraMilanoCity in Milan. The expansion reflects increased interest in Italian hospitality, despite rising rental costs, particularly in art cities.

🌍 In 2024, the Cook Islands receive approximately 170,000 visitors annually, while Liechtenstein attracts about 58,400 tourists. Samoa anticipates closing the year with around 250,000 arrivals. Tonga is noted for whale enthusiasts, and Bhutan imposes an entry fee of €92 per person per night for visa applications. Kiribati sees a mere 6,000 visitors yearly. These countries are listed among the least visited according to World Population Review.

📍 Jumeirah Group, in collaboration with Thanda Group, is set to debut in Africa, managing two luxury properties in Tanzania and South Africa. The exclusive-use property on Shungimbili Island’s marine reserve and the Jumeirah Thanda Safari in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa, mark the group's entry into a market that shows strong growth in luxury travel, as stated by COO and CEO Thomas Meier. - Travel Weekly reveals the expansion.

🏖️ Carlo Sangalli of Confcommercio remarks on holiday travel, estimating 17 million Italians traveling, exceeding November's forecast by 1 million. Over 60% stay within Italy, 25% travel domestically and internationally, and 12% only abroad, especially for New Year's and Epiphany. Economic reasons prevent 20% from vacationing; 13% lack leave days. Expected spending exceeds €8 billion; New Year's sees €390 per person, nearly 9 million travelers. For New Year’s, 27% choose cities or art cities, 23% mountains; for Epiphany, short stays dominate (52% under 3 nights), with 29% selecting foreign destinations for 5+ day vacations.

🚀 Tap Air Portugal surpasses two million passengers on Portugal-Brazil routes in a single year. Victor Pereira, the two-millionth passenger, a 22-year-old engineering student, flew from Salvador Luís Eduardo Magalhães Airport in Bahia to Porto, Portugal with a stop in Lisbon. Celebrating this milestone, Tap Miles&Go awarded him 200,000 miles. CEO Luís Rodrigues highlights the airline's commitment to quality service and customer trust, aiming to expand further and maintain excellence in service into 2025.

🚑 TTG Word addresses tourism experience fatigue by suggesting unique travel options tailored to 10 traveler types - luxurious, anthropologist, explorer, recordman, archaeologist, and medical tourist. For each type, TTG offers bespoke suggestions to fulfill their desire for unique vacations. Details on these 10 ideas can be found in TTG World's publication dated December 12, 2024.