Giuridico e Amministrativo

🏛 A South Korean airline employee was arrested for selling confidential travel information of various celebrities, including K-Pop band BTS. She reportedly made around 10 million KRW (approximately 6,600 euros) by distributing data about trips taken between 2023 and 2024. Investigations may extend to more airline staff.

🏠 TTG Travel Experience e InOut | The Hospitality Community hanno incontrato a Milano per il TTG Day, un evento focalizzato su innovazione e impresa nel settore ospitalità. Il TTG Italia ha raccontato l'evento in tempo reale fino alle 16:00. Il prossimo appuntamento è previsto per TTG Travel Experience dall'8 al 10 ottobre a Rimini. I temi principali hanno riguardato il bilanciamento tra razionalità e irrazionalità, il ruolo dell'intelligenza artificiale (IA) e l'importanza del tocco umano nel turismo. L'evento ha visto la partecipazione di esperti di settore e di esponenti del turismo, con l'obiettivo di offrire spunti di riflessione e case history per una nuova etica d'impresa.

✈ Spirit Airlines, poised to exit Chapter 11 bankruptcy, received approval from a New York court for its restructuring plan. The airline anticipates new investments of $350 million and plans to issue $840 million in new secured senior debt post-Chapter 11. Additionally, Spirit expects a new credit line up to $300 million.

🛫 Ectaa, the European association of travel agents, criticizes the draft report on the revision of the travel package directive in Brussels. The report is said to overlook market operators' concerns, failing to enhance consumer protection or industry stability. Ectaa is disappointed by the lack of in-depth dialogue and by the report's definition of a package, which now includes two sales on the same website within 72 hours, complicating retailers' ability to distinguish between a package and a single service. The association challenges the 25% limit on advance payments, which could affect retailers' liquidity. Travel package directives represent less than 15% of travel services sold in the EU market, a decrease from 40% in 2013, and Ectaa urges the EU to improve protection for the 85% of consumers using single services.

✈️ At Munich Airport, Ver.di union called a 48-hour strike on February 28, affecting German air transport. To mitigate impact, airlines preemptively canceled 80% of scheduled flights. Travelers are advised to check flight statuses online due to potential further disruptions.

💰 Quartu Sant’Elena's "tassa di soggiorno" (tourist tax) postponed to June 2025, initially set from March 1 to October 31. Mayor Graziano Milla introduced the amending. The delay allows hospitality businesses to prepare, aiming for clear information on institutional sites and tourism portals. Expected revenue of €200,000 dedicated to sector promotion. For 2025, reduced rates set: €2 for 4-star hotels, €1.50 for 3-star, €1 for 2-star and non-hotel accommodations. From 2026, the tax will apply from March to October.

✈ Scandinavian Airlines' "Destination Unknown" event for EuroBonus members sold out in four minutes. The next journey departs from Copenhagen Airport from April 4 to 7, 2025, costing 60,000 EuroBonus points for a round trip. The concept started in 2024 with a surprise trip to Athens, with 96% of passengers expressing willingness to participate again. The first edition's participants ranged from 19 to 81 years and were from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, the UK, and the USA.

🏖️ According to Isnart data, 70% of hospitality businesses see the inclusion of staff with green, social, and digital skills as essential. Nicola Patrizi, President of FederTerziario, highlighted an internal program launched last year to promote innovation, involving agreements with institutions and AI innovation hubs. FederTerziario joined the Turismo AI association to embrace AI in tourism. Enzo Carella, President of FederTerziario Turismo, aims to foster open dialogue across the industry to manage social and technological change.

🏖️ Catalonia increases tourism taxes, doubling the stay tax to 7 euros for 5-star hotels in Barcelona. Cruise passengers stopping for less than 24 hours will pay between 3 and 6 euros, while those staying over a day will pay between 2 and 4 euros. Local Catalan municipalities can also raise the tax, previously exclusive to Barcelona.

🏫 C.L.A.S.S. teams up with Trinity Viaggi Studio to offer teachers educational tours of prestigious institutions in England and Scotland, funded by Carta del Docente. Three tours are available, visiting various universities like St. Mary’s, University of Greenwich, University of Kent, Hartpury University, Keele University, University of Nottingham, Queen Margaret University, and University of Stirling, from 6/3/2025 to 8/3/2025. Departures from Milan or Rome, with a participation certificate provided for credit recognition. Additionally, summer refresher courses are offered for teachers abroad.