Giuridico e Amministrativo

🇮🇹 Paolo Monea of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlighted the cultural significance of root tourism and its role in promoting Italian craftsmanship and traditions during the 'Roots In' presentation with APT Basilicata in Matera, on November 18-19. The year 2024 is declared as the "Year of Italian Roots in the World," celebrating approximately 80 million people in Italian communities abroad. The initiative aims to strengthen ties between Italy and its international communities, with the ‘Italea’ project, developed since a technical table was set up in 2018 involving public and private entities.

💻 Tablo, a social platform, was created in Rome by psychologist Paolo Bavaro to foster new connections in local venues, responding to 20% of Westerners feeling chronic loneliness. Available on mobile devices, Tablo allows users to organize or join themed social tables within 30-40 km. Since its 2019 launch, it has grown to over 450,000 users, with a monthly average of 2,500 tables. In 2024, Mabiloft joined the company, contributing to a growth rate of over 200% per year. The app offers B2C and B2B subscription models since 2022, with a roughly equal user base, 60% male and 40% female.

🛫 Ectaa, the association representing European travel agencies and tour operators, criticizes the EU's proposed Passenger Mobility Package from November 2013 for its "unworkable and costly" refund rules. These rules would require intermediaries to refund commissions regardless of the service provided, potentially harming both agencies and clients. Ectaa's President Frank Oostdam argues that intermediaries should not be held liable for transport services they do not manage.

🏛 At TTG Travel Experience, experts including Chiara Astolfi, Mariangela Busi, Stefan Marchioro, Nadia Pasqual, Maria Giuseppina Ruggiero, and Francesco Topinassi discussed the challenges and opportunities of UNESCO site recognition. Federico Giannini noted the danger of overcrowding at sites like Petra. The importance of managing tourist flows, finding a balance between attracting visitors and protecting sites, and integrating UNESCO sites into strategic destination planning were emphasized.

🚩 In Italy, on Friday, November 8, a 24-hour public transport strike will challenge commuters and tourists alike. Organized by unions Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl, Uiltrasporti, Faisa Cisal, and Ugl Fna, the strike demands renewal of sector contracts. Meanwhile, Rome citizens and visitors faced another strike by Usb private work and Orsa today.

🏅 Taylor Swift's Eras Tour boosted the global tourism industry, generating approximately $1 billion in additional hotel revenue across the US, Europe, and Asia. Zach Demuth of real estate group JLL highlighted the tour's "astonishing impact," likening it to multiple mini-Super Bowls. In Paris, hotel numbers during Swift's four-night stay in May surpassed those seen during peak Olympic periods.

🍻 Porticciolo di Lecco, an exclusive restaurant, partnered with Chef&Sommelier, leading brand of Gruppo Arc, to enhance dining experiences with Exaltation collection glassware. Chefs Giorgio and Lorenzo Ferrari lead the talent-forging initiative by Welcome, to train young culinary professionals. The collaboration aims to celebrate culinary arts, focusing on quality, sustainability, and innovation. Matthias Delrue, Gruppo Arc spokesperson, highlights the durability and aesthetics of the Exaltation collection designed for daily use. This initiative reflects Gruppo Arc's mission to promote excellence and sustainability in dining.

📝 Froneri Academy launches its 5th edition on November 11 in Ferentino and Terni, Italy, offering over 170 hours of free technical-professional training to recent high school graduates. Candidates can apply until October 31 and upon completion on December 20, they may join Froneri's workforce. The course aims to teach food production techniques, equipment handling, food safety, and teamwork, with global company Froneri supported by HR services leader Randstad Italia.

🍕 Mutti, an Italian company, processed 565,000 tons of tomatoes despite challenging weather in summer 2024. The typical 70-day processing campaign extended until October 2024 due to high rain in Pianura Padana and drought in Southern Italy, requiring extraordinary efforts from over 800 farming families. To support their agricultural partners, Mutti provided around 7 million euros in incentives, the highest in its history, during its 25th Pomodorino d’Oro event in Reggio Emilia, where the top quality suppliers were awarded, including Il Giglio di Benzi, Gianfranco Anzivino, Turco Fortuna, and Roberto Brui.

🌍 Iberia launched its first route between Madrid, Spain and Tokyo, Japan, with the inaugural flight using an A350 departing last Sunday and landing at Narita after 14 hours. The new route is the longest operated by Iberia, with flights always heading east, completing a round-the-world trip on the return. This expansion into Asia follows Iberia's flights to Doha.