Giuridico e Amministrativo

🔐 Italy's Ministry of the Interior recognized non-physical 'de visu' checks. A November police circular had made self check-in illegal, sparking protests. Security reasons cited for the ban in light of the Jubilee 2025. Meeting on March 20 with industry players (including Airbnb, Booking, Expedia) to discuss a solution. New guidelines expected before Easter, allowing remote identification. Self check-in offers flexibility for guests, convenience for hosts, and enhanced security with digital tracking, conforming to international standards. Traditional 'de visu' verification isn't inherently safer, with digital tools offering more precise fraud prevention through OTP codes and biometric data.

🍷 The Brunello di Montalcino Consortium, after events in Paris and Düsseldorf, will attend Vinitaly in Verona from April 6-9, representing 106 companies, including 61 with their own stands, in an over 800 sqm area. OperaWine on April 5 features 11 Brunello labels selected by Wine Spectator. Key events include "Brunello ten-year challenge" on April 6, "Red Montalcino" on April 7, and the unveiling of Montalcino's new viticultural map on April 8. The consortium has 219 members, covering 4,400 hectares, including over 2,000 hectares of Brunello since 1997.

💎 Red Bull launched a new sugarfree beverage variant, Red Bull Pink Edition Sugarfree, featuring berry flavors and verbena herbal notes. Available in 250 ml cans, it's distributed via bars, large retailers, and travel retail with 80 mg of caffeine per can, equivalent to an espresso. Globally, Red Bull is present in over 175 countries and saw a 4.4% increase to 12.6 billion cans consumed in 2024. The new product targets consumers seeking sugarfree options without sacrificing taste or function. More information can be found on redbull.it.

🍷 Cadis 1898, a prominent winery from Verona, showcased new products at Vinitaly 2025, aiming to enhance their distinct identity and highlight local excellence. Located in pavilion 4, stand F4, Cadis reinforced their brand with two main lines: the accessible "CADIS" for large-scale distribution and the premium "Cantina di Illasi" for exclusive consumers. Maximilian I introduced "Lessini Durello Charmat" and "Monti Lessini Metodo Classico" as Prosecco alternatives. Rocca Sveva expanded into Horeca with Custoza and Lugana wines, while Equipe 5 added a Rosé and a limited edition inspired by the 1960s.

🏠 Renting out a property on Airbnb in tourist-rich Italy can be lucrative. Starting involves creating an Airbnb account, posting a listing with property type, exact location, number of bedrooms, beds, bathrooms, and guest capacity. An effective ad requires high-quality photos, a compelling description with nearby attractions and amenities, and clear house rules. Pricing should be competitive and consider seasonal and special events. Legal requirements include registering the property, collecting and reporting tourist taxes, guest information, and for businesses, issuing electronic invoices through SDI, which Chekin can streamline. Chekin helps automate check-in, guest registration, tax collection, and invoicing. A 14-day free trial is offered for their services.

✈ Russian airlines are set to decommission at least 200 Airbus and Boeing aircraft, which is about 30% of their roughly 700 Western-made planes, due to a lack of spare parts resulting from sanctions after the Ukraine invasion. These aircraft also require mandatory modifications as per FAA and EASA directives, but sanctions prevent the import of the necessary parts. Currently, only 10% of Russian flights are operated with local aircraft, with hopes to increase the production of MS-21 and SJ-100 models, though none have been received by airlines yet.

🏘 Campania aims to increase tourism from 21 to 40 million yearly, focusing on vacation rentals to achieve this. Naples alone has 9,200 registered short-term rental businesses. Confesercenti's president, Vincenzo Schiavo, targets to double these numbers throughout the Naples province and expand entrepreneurial access to vacation rentals across Campania's provinces, potentially supporting over 100,000 families.

✈ Air Transat increases Rome Fiumicino-Toronto flights with an added Sunday frequency from June 29, 2025, departing at 12:35 PM and landing at 4:20 PM, operational until October 19. During peak season, up to 20 direct flights weekly from Italy. Rome-Toronto 5 times a week in May, daily from June 9; Rome-Montreal starts with 2 weekly flights in April, 5 in May, and daily from June 15. Venice-Toronto and Venice-Montreal frequencies also rise. One weekly flight on the Lamezia-Toronto route.

📅 The UK introduced the Eta for EU citizens on April 3, 2025, for short stays up to 6 months. Thailand aims to surpass 39 million international visitors this year, introducing a Digital Arrival Card in May to replace paper cards. The Seychelles will soon require travel authorization for sea arrivals. New Zealand increased its entry fee from 35 to 100 dollars, costing Europeans an additional 56 euros, potentially 70 with entrance authorization. The Balearic Islands will raise their 'ecotax' from 1 to 2.5 euros and up to 6 euros a night during peak summer, abolishing it in January and February. Greece will impose a 20 euro fee to disembark at Mykonos and Santorini from June. The EU's Etias, costing 7 euros, will be required for non-EU travelers to the Schengen area by the end of the year. South Korea extended the K-Eta exemption for 67 countries, including Italy, until December 31, 2025.

🚨 Ryanair lost its legal battle against the EU's grant of €650 million (€400 million loan and €250 million capital injection) to LOT Polish Airlines to recover from the Covid crisis. The European Court of Justice upheld the EU Commission's decision, ruling that the Commission did not make a manifest error in assuming LOT couldn't find accessible market financing.