Giuridico e Amministrativo

Il Gruppo FS Italiane annuncia un piano per il lancio di un nuovo servizio ferroviario ad Alta Velocità che collegherà Londra e Parigi entro il 2029. Con un investimento previsto…

Il ministro del Turismo Daniela Santanchè ha incontrato, nell’ambito di un nuovo incontro del tavolo sugli Appennini, gli assessori al Turismo e i rappresentanti delle Regioni interessate e di alcune…

I4T è ora distributore ufficiale di soluzioni assicurative per le agenzie emiliane e marchigiane che aderiscono a Fiavet. L’intermediario assicurativo ha infatti siglato una partnership strategica con Fiavet Emilia Romagna…

PIANETA PIZZA – La Pizzeria Verace di Grosseto, sotto la guida esperta del maestro pizzaiolo Francesco Esposito, introduce una significativa innovazione nel panorama della pizza napoletana in Toscana. Il locale…

Un pasticcio che, alle porte delle partenze pasquali, ha creato disagi a circa 1.800 passeggeri. Pegasus Airlines è stata costretta ad annullare 2mila voli tra Italia e Turchia, venduti in…

💸 In Italy's competitive hospitality market, hoteliers are adopting direct booking strategies to bypass high commissions from online travel agencies (OTAs) and regain control over guest experiences. Direct bookings offer higher profit margins without OTA commissions, stronger guest relations, and brand control. Effective tactics include creating a mobile-friendly, SEO-optimized website with high-quality photos and clear CTAs like "Book Now," integrating commission-free booking engines with multilingual and mobile support, providing exclusive direct booking benefits such as discounted rates or free breakfast, running targeted marketing campaigns using tools like Google Ads and SEO to drive traffic to direct booking pages, utilizing email marketing for repeat bookings with personalized offers, maintaining rate parity and clarity, and implementing real-time assistance through AI or live chats. Chekin supports hotels with a digital guest journey, online payments, upselling tools, and automated messaging, contributing to outstanding stays and repeat direct bookings.

📍 Welcome Travel Group, led by CEO Adriano Apicella, oversees 35% of Italian travel agencies, amounting to 2,606 of the 7,551 total. This network generates 42% of the national turnover, which equates to €2.3 billion of the total €5.5 billion. In specific regions like Liguria and Sardinia, they represent 45% and 30% of outlets but account for 60% and 50% of revenues, respectively. Compared to 2019, the Group's agencies have decreased by 13%, but their turnover has increased by 22%, from €1.89 billion to €2.3 billion. The number of customers has also grown by 4%, from 1.3 to 1.34 million, credited to post-Covid investments and enhanced digital tools.

✈ Volotea, celebrating its 2-year Florence base anniversary, commits to 391,000 seats and nearly 2,600 flights for 2025—3% more than in 2024. With a network of 13 routes, 12 exclusive, the balance is split between domestic (51%) and island (49%) destinations, connecting directly to 5 European countries. A new route to Alghero launches on July 6. The airline employs about 30 people at the Tuscany hub, with a 2024 OTP of 79% and a 97% completion factor.

🏠 On April 9, 2025, the Comune di Firenze introduced new regulations for short-term rentals, highlighted by Laura Masi, President of Fondazione Destination Florence. Masi praised the establishment of a municipal register for tourist rentals and the implementation of thorough checks as steps against illegal rentals while promoting tourism that respects Florence's cultural heritage and local life.

💰 Confindustria Alberghi, Assohotel Confesercenti, and Federalberghi appealed to protect the tourism sector and invest for competitiveness. The tourist tax, established in 1910 and reintroduced in 2010, can now be levied by all municipalities. In 2024, Italy's tourism registered a record 458.4 million presences, yielding €1.024 billion. According to Massimo Ferruzzi, the tax revenue is expected to increase by nearly 16% to €1.186 billion in 2025, with 1389 municipalities applying it. However, less than 20% of the tax is used for tourism-related purposes, with some funds diverted to cover municipal expenses. An amendment may allow up to 50% of the tax to be used for current expenses for 2025/2026.