Giuridico e Amministrativo

✈ Ita Airways and Wizz Air have temporarily suspended flights to Tel Aviv due to heightened tensions in the Middle East. Ita Airways' suspension lasts until October 31, following the European Union Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) recommendations for passenger and crew safety. Wizz Air's suspension extends much longer, until January 14, 2025, offering affected customers full refunds or free rebooking options. Customers who booked through third parties must contact them for refunds or alternative flights.

🛫 Giusy Fiscella of I4T and S4T emphasizes the importance of comprehensive insurance guarantees in the travel industry for protection and emergency assistance. I4Flight, against strikes and transportation cancellations, sees growth in I4Connection and the parametric flight delay policy, which automatically compensates clients. Looking towards 2025, Fiscella highlights 'awareness' and the implementation of policies for major events, alongside S4T's ongoing assistance in contractual, legal, and insurance matters.

🏒 Club Med is hiring 400 staff for the upcoming winter season, including 200 positions in Italy. Available roles range across Hospitality, Retail, Childcare, Wellness, and Entertainment sectors. Applicants are required to align with the company's core values. Interviews will occur through recruiting days, both online and in-person, with confirmed dates on October 24th online, November 6th in Milan, November 9-11th at the Brescia job fair, and November 22nd at the Naples Job Summit.

✈ United Airlines announces a new flight from Tokyo Narita to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, starting in May. This route establishes United as the sole U.S. airline flying to Mongolia, offering Americans one-stop access to Ulaanbaatar. Additionally, from July 11, United will fly to Kaohsiung, Taiwan from Tokyo.

🏨 Starting in 2025, tourist buses in Barcelona will be charged €80, up from the current €20. In addition, Barcelona will raise property tax for 208 hotels recognized for "the high value of their assets" and for cruise terminals, as part of its fiscal measures related to tourism, aiming to boost city revenues without burdening the middle class.

🛫 15% of British Airways' B787 fleet is grounded, affecting flights from London to New York and Doha, suspended until April due to a shortage of Trent 1000 engine spare parts from Rolls Royce. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled, with supply delays expected to last until 2026, making it challenging to blame Covid for these issues.

🌎 Gran Bretagna introduced its latest offerings at TTG Travel Experience 2024, featuring the new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) effective from April 2, mandatory for all travelers including transit passengers. Applications open March 5 with a recommended 3-day advance request. Italy, as Britain's 7th largest global market and 8th in terms of spending, connects through 29 airports to 28 UK cities, with visitors averaging a 6-night stay. Popular destinations include London, Scotland, and South England, with plans to promote North East regions like Northumbria and film/TV locations from Harry Potter, The Crown, Downton Abbey, and the 007 series.

🛡 Italy updated its short-term rental laws in 2024 to increase transparency and combat illicit practices. From September 1, 2024, a National Identification Code (CIN) is mandatory for rentals under 30 days and must be displayed in ads and on-site. Multi-property managers (more than four properties) must register for VAT and submit a SCIA. Non-compliance can result in fines up to €8,000. A 26% flat tax rate applies after four rentals annually or with additional services; a reduced rate of 21% is available for single-property rentals. Technological tools like Ok Home and self check-in are simplifying property management.

📌 Roberto Perocchio, Presidente of Assomarinas, responded to Vicepresidente of Altagamma Giovanna Vitelli's statements about the Croatian ACI marina model on October 10, 2024, in Rome. He emphasizes the clash with Italy's free market system, where regions are responsible for coastal planning, mentioning tens of thousands of berths under development or completion. Perocchio highlights ongoing projects backed by investors including D-Marin and IGY, as well as various Italian groups.

🏡 In Italy, managing short-term rentals requires navigating complex regulations, which can be facilitated by using the SUAP for centralized administrative processes. Starting from 2024, landlords must also obtain a CIN for increased market transparency. Failure to present a SCIA or obtain a CIN can lead to fines or a ban on rental management. Tax regulations, like the fixed 26% tax rate under the Cedolare Secca regime for 2024, must be followed. Chekin simplifies compliance and guest data management for property managers, integrating with AlloggiatiWeb for automatic guest data submission and calculating tourist taxes during online check-in processes.