Giuridico e Amministrativo

🏖️ The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism launches the Bahamas Travel Agents Rewards Programme, in partnership with My Booking Rewards. The initiative targets Italian travel agents, offering incentives from 20 to 150 euros based on bookings at over 115 participating properties across Nassau, Paradise Island, Grand Bahama Island, and the Out Islands. The program aims to foster closer ties with Italian tourism professionals and coincides with daily flights from London via British Airways and regular connections from major cities through the US and Canada.

🛫 Rome Fiumicino Airport's expansion plan for 2024 anticipates nearly 50 million passengers but faces delays in getting the urgent green light for its fourth runway. Daily peaks this year could reach 200,000 people, critical for supporting Ita Airways' development. Managed by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport and politically by Palazzo Chigi, the revised masterplan by Adr aims for a 100 million passenger capacity yearly, with an expansion of about 260 hectares, 151 of which are in a reserve. The fourth runway will be parallel to the existing third runway, with the first runway shortened by 400 meters. Additional enhancements include a €250 million road infrastructure upgrade by Anas, part of the overall €4.5-5 billion airport expansion budget. The project, including the fourth runway, requires three years to complete, with an 18-24 month approval process involving Enac, environmental impact assessment, and urban conformity for expropriations.

🍝 Ca’Pelletti, part of Gruppo Surgital, saw a +40% growth over the last three years, reaching €6 million in revenue by 2024 and serving 400,000 covers. With locations in Bologna (2), Padova, Bergamo Orio Center, Firenze, and Milano, the brand reflects over 40 years of expertise. Padova +3.3%, Bergamo +5.4%, Firenze +7.1% revenue growth; Milano achieved 23,000 covers since June 2024. Open 365 days, offering traditional Italian cuisine with quality and affordability, Ca’Pelletti served over 52,000 cappelletti, 29,000 tagliatelle, and 24,000 lasagne in 2024.

📢 Italian catering industry supports over 331,000 businesses, contributing €54 billion in value and employing about 1.4 million workers, as reported by FIPE. At Tirreno C.T. event in Carrarafiere, up until February 26, professionals gather to discuss the sector including the rise of women-led businesses, now at 28.9% with 95,870 firms. As of December 2023, there's a slight contraction of 1.2% in the industry. Lombardy leads with 14.6%, followed by Lazio (10.6%) and Campania (10.3%). CICA-E, aiming to unite Italian culinary professionals, was introduced at the fair.

📦 Coldiretti warns of the U.S. imposing an additional 25% tariff on Italian agri-food exports, threatening a market valued over €7.8 billion in 2024. Losses could reach €240 million for olive oil, €170 million for pasta, and €120 million for cheese. Past tariffs reduced Italian exports to the U.S.: fruit by 15%, processed meats/fish by 28%, cheeses/jams by 19%, and liquors by 20%, with wine, initially exempt, declining by 6%. UIV predicts a €1 billion damage to Italian wine exports, with a direct loss of €472 million in the U.S. and negative impacts in Canada (-6%) and the EU (-5%). The total export shortfall could reach -€920 million, excluding a potential 5% decline in domestic consumption.

✈ In 2024, Cagliari airport, directed by David Crognaletti of Sogaer, reached a historic record with 5 million 150 thousand passengers, denoting significant growth in the international segment. The Polish market has increased tenfold, alongside the Scandinavian market, with growth even in the low season, making Cagliari a year-round destination. Passenger services are being enhanced, including dining and car rental, as well as sales spaces for regional products. Advance booking for the upcoming summer is up at least 10% over 2024, with peaks of 25%.

🍷 Berlucchi Franciacorta celebrates its 20th anniversary as Main Partner of Identità Milano, unveiling the Identità di Territorio Laboratory for the 2026 Congress, inspired by the award honoring Italian chefs. Berlucchi's stand at Identità Golose 2025 featured chefs Antonia Klugmann, Andrea Aprea, Carlo Cracco, and Vice President Cristina Ziliani spoke at the "Enoturismo, comunicazione e cultura" panel. Berlucchi, founded in 1955 and having produced the first 3,000 bottles of Franciacorta in 1961, was named a "Marchio Storico d’Interesse Nazionale" in 2024. The next Academia Berlucchi event will be free and open to the public on May 10.

🍕 Pizzetteria Donna Tina in Pescara, iconic since 1947 for its pizzette, embraces innovation with RATIONAL cooking solutions. Mattia Di Giovanni, the grandson of founder Donna Tina, reopened the eatery after a few years' pause, blending tradition with modern efficiency. Key introductions include SelfCookingCenter, iCombi Pro XS, and iVario Pro 2-XS, which ensure consistent quality and optimize kitchen management. The tech enables high production capacity and improved vegetable and side dish cooking, allowing the business to handle more customers without quality compromise.

🍸 Selvatiq and Velier redefine gin with a trilogy inspired by the Himalayas, Sardinia, and Utah deserts. Selvatiq uses distinct juniper varieties from each location, ensures handpicked botanicals, and supports local communities. The range includes Himalayan Gin with Juniperus Indica, Mediterranean Gin with Juniperus Oxycedrus, and Desert Gin with Juniperus Osteosperma. Production by Antica Distilleria Quaglia, exclusively distributed by Velier, available in Italy from late February 2025.

☕ Gruppo Mediocredito Centrale announces a €50 million fund to support Italian coffee roasting companies, addressing economic challenges caused by rising coffee costs and production chain issues. The fund, managed by Mediocredito Centrale, BdM Banca, and Cassa di Risparmio di Orvieto, offers liquidity and investment in efficient, sustainable production. Italian roasteries, especially in the South, play a vital role in the economy, with over 800 in the Mezzogiorno region. The initiative aims for green, efficient models facing global challenges, with coffee prices having surged by 70% in 2024 and another 30% in early 2025, exceeding 440US¢/lb—over double January 2024's 186.75US¢/lb.