Gestione alberghiera

🏖️ Mario Ferraro, CEO of Smeralda Holding, aims to extend Costa Smeralda’s season until end of November, potentially including Christmas and New Year. The 2024 season, still ongoing, saw a significant increase in tourist presence, with American and Middle Eastern clientele growth, and record hotel occupancy levels. The strategy includes content creation, a new after-dinner lounge open until 3 AM, and hotel restyling, including Hotel Cala di Volpe’s 60th-anniversary renovation started in 2018. Romazzino and Pitrizza hotels entered LVMH’s portfolio under Belmond and Cheval Blanc brands, focusing on niche, high-quality offerings.

🍸 The Grasshopper cocktail, a simple blend of 20 ml each of crème de cacao, crème de menthe, and cream, re-emerged in popularity among Americans in recent years. Philibert Guichet Jr. is rumored to have created it in 1918 in New Orleans, though its mention dates back to 1908 in William Boothby's book. It saw massive popularity in the US during the 1950s and 60s, often served after dinner. Modern variations include additions like vanilla ice cream, Fernet Branca, or mezcal for unique twists.

🍕 Giuseppe Pinto from Pizzeria DiPinto in Ferentino introduces the Pizza Tricolore, a menu favorite among international tourists. The pizza features fiordilatte, rucola, fresh pachino tomatoes, and Philadelphia cheese. The dough requires 24 hours of fermentation, starting with 12 hours in the fridge, followed by 5-6 hours after portioning, and the remaining time outside the fridge. Cooking time in the oven is about 90 seconds. Dough ingredients: 200g farina "1", 800g farina "00", 600ml water, 3g yeast, 20g salt, and 20ml olive oil.

🍕 Manuel Maiorano, co-owner of La Fenice Pizzeria Contemporanea in Pistoia, after a trip to Kenya, has introduced an innovative dish called "Hakuna Matata" Pizza in Pala Crunch. This pizza features a blend of exotic components such as corn extrudate, marinated purple cabbage with yogurt, low-temperature cooked chicken with coconut and paprika, and Basmati rice cream with curry, all designed to create a unique taste experience. The "Hakuna Matata" Pizza is now available at La Fenice Pizzeria Contemporanea, bringing Kenyan flavors to the table.

📖 In Rome, for the 2024/25 school year, a catering company is hiring 30 cafeteria workers for schools in the III Municipality, covering areas including Casal Boccone, Conca d'Oro, Fidene, Monte Sacro, Serpentara, Settebagni, Tor San Giovanni, and Val Melaina. Candidates should apply by September 6, 2024, emailing their CV to preselezionitiburtino@regione.lazio.it with the subject "Addetto/a mensa - ID P642C10". Internships offered may lead to fixed-term or permanent contracts.

🔥 Researchers from the University of Cambridge, using the innovative InterConnect global project data from 31 study cohorts across 20 countries, found that daily consumption of 50 grams of processed meat increases the risk of type 2 diabetes by 15% over the next 10 years. Similarly, eating 100 grams of unprocessed red meat daily ups the risk by 10%. The study includes new data from underrepresented regions like the Middle East, Latin America, and South Asia, providing a comprehensive view of the issue across diverse populations.

📊 HGV and RateBoard celebrate their five-year collaboration, with over 300 satisfied clients in Alto Adige, making RateBoard a key partner in the region's revenue management sector. The partnership has enabled RateBoard to tailor its offerings to local hospitality needs, enhancing small hoteliers' pricing strategies through advanced AI algorithms. The union has led to higher revenue for many hotels and plans to expand benefits to medium and small enterprises. The collaboration combines industry experience with technological innovation to provide HGV members with valuable profit-increasing tools.

🏖 Provincia di Como launches a €370,000 project for job training in both textile and tourism sectors, funded by €300,000 of European funds. The "Patto territoriale Lario" initiative, starting in autumn, involves over 40 entities and companies, will last 18 months, and aims to respond to local job market needs. The tourism sector in the area employed around 22,000 people in 2023, marking a 6.9% increase from the previous year.

🏖 Isola di Capo Rizzuto, situated in Calabria's Crotone province, dazzles with crystal-clear waters, golden beaches, and a mix of ancient ruins and medieval architecture. The Aragonese Castle of Le Castella, built in the 14th century on a small islet accessible at low tide, embodies the region's maritime history. Visitors enjoy snorkeling and diving amidst rich marine biodiversity. Key cultural sites include the archaeological park of Capo Colonna and the Santuario della Madonna Greca with its Byzantine icon. Local celebrations in May and August showcase vibrant traditions, while the coastline offers stunning beaches and lush vegetation. The Calabrian culinary tradition, featuring soppressata, 'nduja, and fresh seafood, reflects the intense flavors of the land and sea.

🌊 Costa dei Trabocchi, located along the Abruzzo coastline, features ancient fishing structures known as trabocchi, some converted into restaurants offering fresh seafood. Conservation efforts by organizations like FAI and Banca Intesa Sanpaolo have attracted global visitors. The area boasts natural reserves, hidden beaches, and the newly inaugurated Ciclovia dei Trabocchi for cyclists, coinciding with the Giro d’Italia 2023, providing sustainable exploration and stunning views.