Giuridico e Amministrativo

🐝 Bees Airlines expands into Italy by partnering with Tal Aviation as their sales agent, also covering Czechia and Germany. Operating from Chisinau to Verona, Bees is set to launch new routes from Chisinau and Suceava to various Italian and European destinations. Tal Aviation Group will manage sales, marketing, and distribution operations, aiming to strengthen Bees Airlines' regional presence and customer base in Italy, Czechia, and Germany.

⚽ UEFA announced the 2027 Champions League final will not be held in Milan due to concerns that San Siro Stadium might be undergoing renovations during the match. Milan last hosted the finals on May 8, 2016, an event known for significantly boosting tourism and economic benefits. Further details can be found on corriere.it.

🏩 Eva Air, an airline with four weekly flights from Milan Malpensa to Taipei, will participate in TTG Travel Experience at Rimini to present new offerings and strengthen trade relations. In 2024-2025, Eva Air signed a partnership with Monza football team and official partnership with the Consulate General of the Philippines in Milan starting May, promoting development and collaboration with travel insurance companies like Heymondo and tourism entities in Thailand and Malaysia.

✈ European airlines, including British Airways, Wizz Air, and Lot, are halting flights to Israel amidst escalating conflict. British Airways has announced a stop to its operations until at least tomorrow, Thursday, September 26. Meanwhile, Azal Azerbaijan Airlines has also suspended flights. Affected customers are being contacted by Wizz Air as airlines continue to monitor the situation closely.

💰 In Italy, Airbnb hosts can rent properties without a VAT number if they manage fewer than four properties and provide minimal services, avoiding classification as a commercial activity. Exceeding property limits or offering additional services like guided tours or daily cleaning may require VAT registration. Legal and revenue thresholds must be observed to ensure compliance and avoid penalties. Utilizing tools like Chekin for automated guest management can streamline operations, while consulting a tax advisor can provide personalized guidance on managing Airbnb listings effectively within legal frameworks.

🛤 Leonardo Massa, Vice President Southern Europe at Msc Crociere, defends the cruise industry against accusations of contributing to overtourism. Highlighting that cruises plan with great anticipation, he points out the careful flow management and alternative routes developed in collaboration with local institutions. Massa emphasizes the importance of considering the impact of unorganized tourism and the need for destagionalization, noting that cruise ships operate year-round, which can alleviate concentrated tourism flows.

🚢 Leonardo Massa, vice president Southern Europe of MSC Cruises, defends the cruise sector against criticisms of contributing to overtourism. Cruise ships, planning years in advance, collaborate with local institutions to create alternative routes and manage thousands of people efficiently. The sector operates year-round, advocating for organized tourism with strategic flow management, unlike the unorganized sector, and emphasizing the need for destagionalizzazione (seasonality spreading) to alleviate congestion in popular destinations like Dubrovnik.

🍕 Air France plans to eliminate free meals in economy class, potentially starting experiments in early 2025 on flights under 3 hours from Paris Cdg to Helsinki and Lisbon. Implementing a 'Buy on Board' system, passengers may receive complimentary snacks and drinks but will have the option to purchase from an à la carte menu. No current changes are foreseen for business class catering.

🛫 eDreams Odigeo welcomed the "historic decision" by Barcelona Commercial Court No. 12 issuing a formal criminal warning to Ryanair Holdings plc for non-compliance with the court's order to stop denigrating eDreams Odigeo and its Prime program. The legal action follows precautionary measures imposed on Ryanair at the beginning of summer, requiring an immediate cessation of derogatory statements against eDreams and Prime. Further disobedience by the airline may lead to criminal consequences.

🏨 Mangia’s Resorts and Clubs aims to hire 150 new staff for the 2024/2025 season. Open Days for talent selection are scheduled on September 30 at Mangia’s Santa Teresa Sardinia, October 8 at Mangia’s Brucoli Sicily, October 15 at Mangia’s Pollina Resort, and October 22 at Mangia’s Torre del Barone Resort & SPA. Positions are available in Housekeeping, Front Office, Restaurant and Bar, Kitchen, Maintenance, and Purchases. Candidates can apply online or via email to mangias.hero@mangias.com.