Gestione alberghiera

🍴 "Ristorante Da Ciacco" in San Quirico d'Orcia seeks 1 Assistant Chef starting early April for a fixed-term contract until mid-November, possibly extending to long-term. Must have 2+ years of experience, work includes appetizers and first courses. Full-time shifts (11-14:30, 18:30-22:30) with Tuesdays off, offering room, board, and salary ranging €1600-€1800 net plus tips.

🏠 With over 7 million active listings on Airbnb, effective property descriptions need to balance detailed information with engaging storytelling. A property's description should follow a strategic structure: an introduction of 50-100 words, a detailed description of 200-300 words, and a conclusion of 30-50 words. Tailor content to your ideal guest's needs, highlight appealing features, manage potential downsides creatively, and leverage property management software for consistent, optimized descriptions across platforms. This approach can lead to higher occupancy rates and revenue.

❄ In Milan, between October and December 2024, the job market saw a 8.4% increase with approximately 16,000 job listings, especially in Commerce, GDO, Retail, Tourism, and Catering. Leading sectors were Tourism and Catering with a 20% growth from 2,269 to over 2,700 opportunities and Commerce, GDO, and Retail with a 6.4% rise from 12,391 to 13,179 listings. The most in-demand professions were waiter, sales clerk, and butcher. InfoJobs, the leading online job search platform in Italy, conducted the analysis.

💸 Over 93% of travelers make accommodation decisions based on online reviews, reading 6-12 reviews on average. Properties rated below three stars are often filtered out by 88% of customers. Higher-rated accommodations can command prices 24% higher for a 3.9 rating compared to a 2.4 rating. A 10% improvement in review scores can lead to a 9% increase in bookings. Response to reviews should be within 72 hours, utilizing a calm, constructive tone. Negative reviews are opportunities for service excellence demonstration. Implementing real-time feedback systems can prevent negative public reviews.

📈 In Q4 of 2024, hotel official sites saw a stable traffic trend with a +2% increase in total sessions compared to 2023. Advertising campaigns yielded a +10% ROI increase, despite a 5% rise in cost per click (CPC). Video content and exclusive offers improved conversion rates. Notably, Nozio.com's direct booking portal surged by +15% in bookings, benefiting from enhanced user experience and targeted promotions. These insights underscore the effectiveness of tailored digital advertising and content strategies in a competitive market.

📅 Icon Collection launches "People" initiative to address Italian hospitality’s staff shortage, focusing on employee value enhancement via training sessions that teach collaboration, growth, and inclusion. Recruiting Days are set for January 31 and February 17, 2025, at Park Hotel Marinetta and nearby locations in Bibbona and Rosignano Marittimo, LI. Additional recruiting takes place on February 7 and 26, 2025, at The Sense Experience Resort (Follonica, GR), and February 21, 2025, at Hotel Botticelli (Florence). Open roles include maintenance staff, porters, dining and kitchen assistants, chefs, hostesses, cooks, waiters/baristas, receptionists, guest relations, and housekeepers. Applications accepted via hotel websites and Icon Collection’s career section.

🥕 Italian chefs are sharing detox tips post-holidays, utilizing fresh, seasonal produce, with an emphasis on vegetables and legumes. Chef Michele Ferrara's "Memorie di Istanbul" features beetroots, chickpeas, nuts, and sesame paste. Rome's Metis chef Fabio Dodero offers a beetroot detox dish. Terracina's chef Pasquale Minciguerra focuses on quality local ingredients. Chef Daniele Roppo creates a simple vegetable potage, while Massimo Piccolo's "spaghettone ai tre pomodori" showcases tomatoes' antioxidant properties. Rome's chef Edoardo Conti stresses balanced diets with cereals, while Marcello Romano serves a vitamin-rich red cabbage and green apple salad. Light cooking techniques are advocated by chefs Simone Maddaleni and Andrea Pasqualucci, promoting steamed dishes. Chef Stefano Marzetti adds a sweet touch with a detox breakfast menu. Danilo Secchi and Fabrizio Valeriani craft detox-friendly drinks. The Daham Health&Beauty Spa offers holistic treatments for a complete wellness experience.

🍹 The non-alcoholic beverage market is expected to grow by over $4 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of +4%. In 2024, this market added 61 million new consumers across key markets like the USA, UK, Brazil, and others. The USA is projected to see an 18% volume increase from 2024 to 2028, while Brazil anticipates a +10% growth rate. Younger generations, particularly Gen Z and Millennials, are driving this demand, seeking beverages that offer taste and sensory complexity without alcohol.

💳 From January 9, 2025, all euro area banks must offer instant transfers at the same cost as regular transfers, ensuring real-time credit 24/7. Instant payments were introduced in Europe in 2017 through SEPA Instant Credit Transfer, with 19.67% of European transfers being instant in Q3 2024. This change is significant for the Horeca sector, improving cash flow management and reducing insolvency risk. Enhanced transaction security is also mandated, with a verification system for correct IBAN use to prevent fraud.

🍕 Manuel Maiorano shined at San Siro Stadium during the pre-match show cooking event between Milan and Roma on Sunday, December 29. As an ambassador for Molino Casillo, he impressed an exclusive audience with high-level culinary experiences, melding sports adrenaline and culinary pleasure. Maiorano's La Fenice Pizzeria Contemporanea in Pistoia has become a renowned national and international reference for pizza lovers. He thanked Molino Casillo and supporters, viewing this as a new beginning.