Giuridico e Amministrativo

🍰 Master pastry chef Claudio Gatti, President of the Accademia dei Maestri del Lievito Madre e del Panettone Italiano, was interviewed by Fabio Russo at Sigep 2025. The academy showcased new developments in the world of leavened products and organized several talks. They also introduced the new Scuola Internazionale del Lievito Madre, to be located in Bologna. Horecanews.it regularly updates its readers on the Horeca sector.

📖 A recent Chekin and Lodgify webinar highlighted the complexities of guest registration with the Italian Police (Questura). Renting to tourists requires compliance with local administrative and fiscal regulations, including registration with the local municipality, Alloggiati Web portal, possibly ISTAT, and obtaining a SCIA and an ISTAT code. Guests' data must be reported to Alloggiati Web and ISTAT depending on local regulations, covering all adults staying, not just the head of the household. Short-term rentals face different regulations from long-term ones, including rental day limits and tax implications. Tools like Chekin facilitate guest registration compliance and can integrate with platforms like Airbnb. Fiscal responsibilities include reporting all rental income to Agenzia delle Entrate. Non-compliance may lead to fines, and in the event of technical issues with portals like Alloggiati Web, a manual guest registration record should be kept. Compliance with local laws is essential for remote check-ins.

🍵 Agust, a Brescia-based artisan coffee roaster active since 1956, and JRE - Jeunes Restaurateurs Italia, an association of young elite chefs and restaurateurs, aim to elevate coffee quality in fine dining. Their collaboration emphasizes the importance of coffee as the final taste in a dining experience. With proper training and attention to detail, high-quality coffee can be served in gourmet restaurants, complementing the culinary journey. Advanced technology, packaging choices, and staff training are key factors in enhancing the coffee experience and educating both staff and customers about the depth of coffee culture.

🍺 Fabio Russo interviewed Andrea Fanti, Brand Manager of DOuMIX?, an Italian beverage company with nearly 100 products, at the Beer&Food Attraction event. DOuMIX? showcased innovative additions including 'No Added Sugar' Squeeze line and Stracciamix, a topping that solidifies on ice, adding a crunchy element to smoothies and milkshakes. They also introduced Fruit Spritz, a new low-alcohol aperitif enriched with purees from their brand for novel taste combinations.

🍴 Il ristorante i Birilli di Torino cerca un cuoco capo partita con esperienza. Offerta: contratto a tempo determinato, rinnovabile a indeterminato, full time, 5 giorni/settimana, 10 turni, mensile €1600-1800. Attività: preparazione linea, impiattamento, gestione postazione, cottura griglia e friggitrice. Possibilità di apprendistato. Ristoranti aperti a pranzo e cena.

✈ Norse trims its fleet from 15 to 8 aircraft, targeting increased profitability. Four planes leased to IndiGo for new long-haul routes, deals starting in H2 of this year. Three Boeing 787s already returned to leasing companies. CEO Bjorn Tore Larsen focuses on the top eight performing routes, with Los Angeles and Miami routes currently not in Norse's winter schedule. Norse endured a pre-tax loss of $135 million in 2024 but achieved its first December profit, predicting a profitable 2025 with an expected average load factor of 90%. Ticket sales up by 38% and average ticket price by 13% compared to last year. Norse aims for annual savings of $40 million by autumn, including closing some crew bases.

🌍 Boscolo, focusing on China, extends its travel program with tours ranging from 12 to 15 days, including traditional destinations like Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai. Domenico Cocozza, the destination manager, highlights the inclusion of unique Chinese locations and activities. The "Ancient China and the Land of the Pandas" tour features a 12-day trip with visits to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding and the Giant Buddha of Leshan. "China: Sublime Enchantment" offers a 12-day journey with terraced rice fields of Longji and a cruise on the Li River. The "China: Celestial Empire" tour explores 'water towns' near Shanghai and the city of Pingyao. "China at its Best" is a revamped 14-day itinerary with an overnight stay at a hotel near the Great Wall. "Fantastic China: From Metropolises to Flying Mountains" is a new 12-day tour including Zhangjiajie Park, which inspired the film Avatar. Lastly, the exclusive online 15-day "Grand Tour of China" combines highlights from other tours, such as Chengdu pandas, the Giant Buddha of Leshan, Longji rice terraces, and the Li River cruise.

🌍 Italy's aviation sector, valued at €65 billion with 219 million presences and supporting nearly 3 million jobs, seeks sustainable development. Assoaeroporti works on integrating projects into the Pnrr's M1 and M2 lines, with a €9 billion self-financed development plan for Fiumicino pending approval. ENAV optimized airport approaches, saving approximately 284 million kilograms of CO2, with another 400,000 kg from taxiing operations. The industry's future may hinge on new biofuels.

📍 In 2024, IATA reported a 1.13 incident rate per million flights, higher than 2023 (1.09) but better than the five-year average (1.25). There were 7 fatal accidents among 40.6 million flights in 2024, compared to just 1 in 2023. Europe experienced 9 incidents, slightly increasing from 0.95 in 2023. North America improved, with 12 incidents down from a rate of 1.53 to 1.20 per million. The Middle East and North Africa had 2 incidents, with a rate of 1.08, better than 2023's 1.12 and the five-year average.

📍 Lufthansa values Air Europa at €800 million, up from IAG's estimate of €650 million, which had previously dropped from €1 billion. The pandemic caused total flight bans, impacting valuations. As air travel rebounds, Lufthansa, unlike IAG, is keen to proceed with the acquisition and has until the end of this week to submit non-binding offers. They propose acquiring 25% of Air Europa's shares and providing up to 10 Boeing 787s; Air Europa already has about 25 of this model.