Giuridico e Amministrativo

💸 Youtravel cancelled all bookings from November 1st due to parent company FTI Touristik's bankruptcy in June, despite FTI receiving €125 million from an investor consortium led by Certares. FTI, the third-largest European tour operator, faced lower-than-expected booking rates and a liquidity crisis after announcing the investment in April 2024. Further updates are promised in the coming weeks.

🚂 FS Treni Turistici Italiani extends the Rome-Assisi daytime express train to Florence for all Sunday connections until December 1st and to Arezzo for Saturday trips from November 12-30. From Rome Termini to Arezzo, trains depart at 10:05 and arrive at 13:55; return trips depart at 17:04, arriving at 21:35. Rome Termini to Florence trains leave at 8:30, arrive at 13:13; returns at 14:09, reaching destination at 19:10. The train has 6-seat compartments, 4-seat lounges, a bar/restaurant car, and a baggage car. Tickets available at www.fstrenituristici.it and Trenitalia sales channels.

🏨 In Lazio region, the deadline for accommodations to obtain the Regional Identification Code (CIR) has been extended to January 1, 2025. This extension from the original date of October 31, 2024, introduced by the regional government, aims to assist with technical difficulties faced by operators. The Ross1000 Anagrafica Lazio system, active since last July, replaces the previous CISE and is essential for acquiring the National Identification Code (CIN), ensuring transparency and compliance across the region's hospitality industry.

🎓 In Hurghada, Egypt, the Italian School of Hospitality was inaugurated by a delegation led by Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè. This initiative, supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Federturismo Confindustria, the Italian Embassy in Egypt, PickAlbatros Holding, and the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism, aims to create highly qualified professionals with two specializations in Food & Beverage and guest experience management. The program includes 100 students and over 600 hours of theoretical and practical training. The project serves the local and international tourism sectors, focusing on managerial skills, operational excellence, innovation, sustainability, and compliance with regulations, and promotes Italian-Egyptian cooperation in sustainable development.

🏛 In Prague, the municipal council banned pub crawls, aiming for a different tourist type, as the Czech Republic leads in beer consumption with 128 liters per person last year. Local businesses and officials support the move, but agencies like The Drunken Monkey disagree. Prague earned $5 billion from tourism in 2019, with over 7 million visitors from organized tours. Uber considers a $20 billion purchase of Expedia. In Rome, Mayor Roberto Gualtieri plans to boost tourism quality and quantity, introducing an AI-based virtual assistant. Dunedin Airport in New Zealand implements a 3-minute hug limit to improve terminal traffic flow, while allowing up to 15 minutes in the parking area.

🎃 On October 31, Gardaland extends hours to midnight for a Halloween event, featuring 14 hours of themed attractions, shows, and surprises. Starting at 6 PM, Luca Lazza DJs in Jumanji square, with performances following including Benji & Fede and Fred De Palma. The event concludes with fireworks at midnight, organized by Gardaland and FMedia. The Halloween festivities continue until November 3, with experiences like 'Wreckage – The Horror Experience' for visitors over 14. Special events include 'Scary Fridays' from 5-10 PM, and themed performances like “Anubis Il Signore dei Morti” at Gardaland Theatre. A 20% discount on stay packages at the resort's themed hotels is offered, and park hours vary throughout the Halloween period.

🏈 Sporting Vacanze and Heritance Aarah, in collaboration with Bologna-based Bigtours Travel Service, launch an official sponsorship of Bologna FC 1909. The partnership includes promotional and marketing initiatives, dedicated events for fans, competitions, and exclusive holiday packages for Bologna FC supporters. Heritance Aarah, an exclusive luxury resort in the Indian Ocean, will enhance its visibility among the Italian public, merging football passion with unforgettable vacation experiences. The partnership aims to benefit both the brands and the football club, emphasizing shared values such as passion, commitment, and tradition.

🏖️ Umbria, Italy, adopts a new law to regulate the travel sector, introducing innovative hospitality solutions focused on experiential tourism like treehouses, barrels, and caves, as reported by ansa.it in October 2024. This legislation replaces the regional law 8/2017, updating regulations to align with the changed tourism and economic landscape, following consultations with industry stakeholders.

💥 In Ankara, an unclaimed terrorist attack at the Turkish Aerospace Industries, located 40 km from the capital, resulted in casualties, hostages, and an ongoing firefight. Local news agencies reported various details: Ntv mentioned the firefight, Haberturk TV reported hostages without further information, and Sabah referred to it as a 'suicide attack'. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani is in close contact with the Italian embassy, offering solidarity and providing an emergency contact number: +39 06 36225.

📌 Claudio Cuomo, president of Aigo Confesercenti, welcomed the extension of the deadline for short-term rental operators to adapt to the National Identification Code (CIN) until January 2025, addressing issues related to obtaining the CIN. He emphasized the need for booking portals to recognize the extension and not to blackout listings without a CIN by October 31, 2024, which could harm property owners and accommodation managers.