Giuridico e Amministrativo

🍋 Limone di Siracusa IGP's digital advertising campaign will run until January 5, 2025, across Milano Centrale, Roma Termini, and Roma Tiburtina stations. Launched on December 23 with an average of 30 showings per hour over 19 hours daily, it targets a potential reach of over 12 million people. Sponsored by Consorzio di tutela del Limone di Siracusa IGP and co-funded by the EU, it celebrates a world-unique product during its peak production season from November to April. The campaign coincides with the "Primofiore Invernale" lemon harvest. The Consortium, established on July 13, 2000, includes 163 members and represents 100% of Limone di Siracusa IGP production, which is 32% of Italy's total.

🏖 Paolo Vitelli, President and founder of Azimut Benetti, passed away tragically and prematurely. Leading the National Association of Marine Industry from 1998 until 2006, Vitelli was pivotal in promoting 'Made in Italy' and achieving global excellence in yacht design and construction. Confindustria Nautica, with profound sorrow, acknowledges his visionary legacy, uniting industry members in mourning. The association extends condolences to his daughter Giovanna, family, and Azimut Benetti employees. Genova, January 1, 2025.

📍 Cuba's tourism faces a severe downturn with a sharp decline in demand. Official numbers from the national statistics office reported by Ansa from January to November show just over two million international tourists arrived on the island, down from 2.4 million the previous year. Pre-pandemic, Cuba consistently exceeded 4 million arrivals, indicating a more than 50% drop in traffic. Contributing factors include the country's economic crisis and inadequate infrastructure.

🎁 Milan Bergamo Airport surpassed 17 million passengers during the Christmas holidays, showing significant growth from nearly 16 million the previous year. The achievement is attributed to the vision and synergies of airport operations, including contributions from employees and various operators, as stated by SACBO President Giovanni Stanga. The airport's quality and safety are set to improve further with the expansion of passenger terminal facilities, including new check-in and security areas.

✈️ Air Baltic cancels 4,670 flights in 2025 due to engine maintenance issues with their Airbus aircraft. Affected flights originate from Riga, Vilnius, Tampere, and Tallinn, primarily impacting summer routes to British airports and Mediterranean destinations. The cancellations are attributed to unexpected delays and extended engine maintenance by supplier Pratt & Whitney.

🗺 TTG Italia's online digital edition, TTG World, highlights three travel reports touching Europe, Africa, and the Americas, featuring destinations like England post-Brexit, Madagascar's south and northern islands, and the Caribbean isles of Antigua and Barbuda; available online as of 12/12/2024, providing unique insights for travel agents and tour operators.

📆 In 2025, the UK might grant an extra holiday to mark the 80th anniversary of WWII's end. Commemorations on May 8th could lead to a holiday on May 9th or 12th, or an extended weekend with August 25th, creating a 4-day bridge. Polls show strong support for the idea in the UK.

🚬 Starting January 1st, Milan imposes a smoking ban in outdoor areas where maintaining a distance of 10 meters from others is not possible. By 2025, smoking will be virtually prohibited across the city, including bar and restaurant outdoor seating areas. The ban applies only to tobacco products; e-cigarettes are permitted.

🏨 Federalberghi describes the Codice Identificativo Nazionale (CIN) aiming to clean up the Italian hospitality market. As of today, about 80% of accommodations, over 451,000 of 571,000, are registered. Matera leads with 94.10% registrations, followed by Bolzano (93.09%), while Terni (54.33%) and Trieste (55.69%) lag behind. Toscana (54,134), Lombardia (48,463), Veneto (48,747), Lazio (40,244), Puglia (36,720), and Sicilia (35,411) top region registrations. Fines for non-compliance, effective January 2, 2025, range from €800 to €8,000.

🛬 Following the tragic incident on Sunday, December 29, in Seoul, the government mandated inspections of all B737-800s in the country's airlines. The scrutiny, involving six airlines' 101 aircraft, will focus on maintenance records of engines and landing gear. Announced by Deputy Minister Joo Jong-wan, inspections are to conclude by January 3.