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🏝 The Colosseum was the most visited monument in Italy on May Day, with 31,520 tickets sold. Nationwide, 235,000 entries were recorded for museums, archaeological sites, and historical landmarks. The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill followed with 22,639 visits, and the Pantheon with 16,593. Pompeii, the Uffizi Museum, and the Reggia di Caserta each surpassed the 10,000 ticket mark. The Ministry of Culture highlighted the strong public interest in cultural sites as central tourism attractions.

🍺 At TUTTOFOOD Milano (May 5-8, 2025), Birra Menabrea, Formaggi Botalla, and Prosciuttificio Capanna showcase "Gusto al Cubo – Le 3 dimensioni del gusto". The exhibit at Padiglione 3, Stand G01, Fiera Milano, Rho, offers a sensory journey combining beer, cheese, and prosciutto. Menabrea, founded in 1846, is Italy's oldest active brewery. They introduce Birra&Gazeuse alla Genziana, a yellow, slightly alcoholic (2.5% vol) beverage, ideal for summer and catering to the low-alcohol beer trend.

🌏 Guiness Travel offers a summer program with stress-free travel by anticipating bookings, directly managing services, and meticulous planning. This approach ensures fixed rates without last-minute surcharges, confirmed flight seats, and high-quality itineraries even in August. A specialized companion from Italy accompanies each tour, ensuring dedicated assistance from check-in. Destinations include Japan, China, USA, India, Uzbekistan, Portugal (and its islands Madeira and Azores), Spain, France, Netherlands, Turkey, Norway, Scotland, Ireland, Poland, and the Baltic countries. The new 'Highlights' format is introduced for essential experiences and iconic places with optimized travel time.

🌊 Circa 1,800 tourists were evacuated from Petra archaeological site due to a sudden flood caused by heavy rains. The rains rapidly turned the ancient city's canyon gorges into muddy waterfalls and dangerous streams, a phenomenon becoming more frequent. The Jordanian public broadcaster Al-Mamlaka reported that local authorities promptly secured the visitors, closing the entire area to the public. There are currently no injuries among tourists.

🚩 Ita Airways suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv until May 6, including AZ809 and AZ815 originally scheduled for May 7, due to a missile launched by Houthi forces targeting the airport. Other carriers like Lufthansa and Air India also halted flights until May 6, while British Airways and Air France have paused departures until May 7, following Houthi threats of more possible attacks. Passengers are advised to check flight statuses online.

🍚 Brazzale spa attends Tuttofood 2025 in Milan, May 5-8, booth 1-L25, showcasing its low-sodium butter, "Burro delle Alpi Pro with Levosod-Pro®," developed by the Brazzale Science Center. On May 6, an event at Arena Better Future features speakers like Roberto Brazzale and Professors Fernando Tateo and Luigi Mariani discussing politics and care for the planet. Brazzale, founded in 1784, has a workforce of 900, processes 250 million liters of milk yearly, and exports to over 60 countries.

💸 In Italy, property owners renting out as Bed & Breakfasts, vacation homes, or guest rooms must sign a tourism lease agreement as per Articles 1571 et seq. of the Civil Code. Short-term guest stays are capped at 30 days, with longer stays involving different tax implications and registration with the Revenue Agency. The lease contract must include both parties' details, property information, rental duration, payment, and any deposit or security amount. The contract also clarifies the rental's intended use (e.g., leisure, work). Landlords are required to declare rental income for taxation and report guest information to local authorities within 48 hours of check-in to comply with security regulations. Chekin offers an app solution for compliant guest check-ins.

🏠 In Italy, opening a B&B involves administrative, legal, and tax requirements. B&Bs can be occasional, with no VAT required, or professional, necessitating VAT registration, commercial licenses, and Chamber of Commerce membership. Administrative steps include filing a SCIA with the municipality, registering on Alloggiati Web, complying with ISTAT regulations, and obtaining a CIR. Structural requirements limit B&Bs to six rooms within two units in a building. Professional B&Bs must open a VAT number with a 15% or 5% flat tax rate, register with INPS and INAIL, while occasional ones may opt for a 21% flat tax on short-term rentals. Support includes microcredit, "Resto al Sud" grants, and funds for sustainable tourism and digital transformation. Chekin's digital tools can reduce guest management time by 87%.

📌 Hörmann, a European leader in closures for 90 years, launches new swing doors for hotels, restaurants, and various locales, offering a qualified image and rapid service. Made from materials such as PE, stainless steel, wood, and HPL panels, these doors are technologically advanced, reliable, and durable. They withstand temperatures as low as -30 °C, suitable even for cold storage. With options for single or double doors, PE versions feature 15 mm thick PE 500 pressed panels with a 10-year warranty, available in multiple colors, with over ten standard and three special shades, and custom RAL colors upon request. The stainless steel models have a 40 mm thick foam core, while wood versions use over 40 mm thick full chipboard panels, and the scratch-resistant HPL compact panel doors are also 15 mm thick with wood-effect finishes. Doors come with stainless steel hinges for 180° or 360° opening, minimal maintenance, and robust performance.