Giuridico e Amministrativo

✈ Ryanair's strategy for winter 2024 is influenced by the growth of Trieste and Reggio Calabria airports, due to the elimination of the municipal surcharge. The airports saw a 50% annual increase. Ryanair's CEO, Michael O’Leary, announced an 800 million euro investment plan for Malpensa. Ten new routes are planned from Malpensa, with the addition of an eighth aircraft, increasing passenger traffic by 10% to 4.5 million. Milan Bergamo will decrease from 24 to 20 aircraft, losing 5% of 20 million seats. From Malpensa, new destinations include Athens, Budapest, Paris, Fuerteventura, Krakow, Mallorca, Marrakech, Reggio Calabria, Rzeszow, and Tallinn. Trieste and Reggio will offer 20 new routes with three based aircraft. Despite 9% lower fares and a 21% increase in Air Traffic Control costs, 2024 in Italy will see over 10 billion euros in investments and more than 60 million passengers (+46%), out of 200 million in Europe (+35% since 2019).

🏖️ Madrid has instated new guest registration rules sparking concerns within the Spanish tourism sector, according to preferente.com. Cehat, the Spanish hoteliers' association, criticizes the lack of a unified document to collect the required data and the demand for unofficial information not found on travelers' documents. They also point out the absence of necessary technological infrastructure for data transfer and collection, deeming the current regulations unfeasible and calling for a review by Madrid.

🌪 Storm "Boris" causes transportation chaos in Central and Eastern Europe, hitting Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Romania, and southern Germany. Rail traffic disrupted in Germany, Poland, and Czech Republic; Vienna metro services suspended; Danube river cruises affected by severe wind gusts, precipitation, and floods.

🛆 An Italian couple traveling in Indonesia received a €3,000 compensation for 'stress damage' from a judge in Pisa, after their luggage arrived 8 days late. The trip was marred by a 24-hour delay and prolonged layovers. The court acknowledged the "significant psychological discomfort" despite the ruling coming 12 years after the events.

📍 Starting September 21, the regional digital ticket in Italy will validate automatically at the train's scheduled departure time, eliminating the need for a check-in. This change aims to enhance convenience for travelers and reduce the risk of forgetting to validate tickets. Flexibility remains unchanged, allowing passengers to make unlimited changes to the travel date and time until 23:59 the day before departure. On the travel day, departure times can still be changed any time before the scheduled train departure. This update also promotes a simpler and more sustainable travel experience. Travelers can still opt for traditional paper tickets. For more information, visit www.trenitalia.com.

🏖️ On September 11, an important meeting was held at the Ministry of Tourism in Italy to consider revising the tourist tax. Minister of Tourism Daniela Santanchè, Deputy Minister Maurizio Leo, and various industry associations discussed a per-person purposeful tax, ensuring collected funds benefit the tourism sector directly. Leo confirmed that hoteliers will not bear the tax burden, which will be paid by tourists. This initiative is not about increasing taxes but improving the quality of the tourism sector.

🌊 Evaneos and Roland Berger developed the first Overtourism Index analyzing 70 destinations out of the top 100 by visitor numbers, classifying them 1-5 based on tourist density per inhabitant/km², seasonality, and sustainability of host country. Categories at risk include beach destinations with the highest exposure index of 4/5, European summer hotspots with an index of 3.5/5, and urban centers at 2.6/5. Cyprus (4.4), Mauritius (4.2), Greece (4), and Croatia (3.8) are notably vulnerable, with tourism accounting for 25% of their GDP. Spain, Italy, and Portugal score 3.6 each in summer tourist influx. Copenhagen (3.8), Amsterdam (3.7), and Dublin (3.4) top urban destinations. Watch-list includes Morocco (3.1), Vietnam (3), Egypt (2.7), and Iceland (2.9). Greece is particularly at risk in summer, scoring 4.2/5, with Mykonos and Santorini facing unsustainable tourist levels.

🚀 IAG, owner of British Airways, Iberia, and Vueling, warns market about production delays and supply chain issues at Boeing and Airbus affecting aircraft availability, potentially slowing expansion plans. IAG anticipates 20 new aircraft in 2024 and 27 in 2025, deeming new aircraft investment crucial for growth. Concerns extend to the entire aviation sector with component and engine shortages highlighted.

🌍 Inside Africa reports tourism growth for Southern Africa, highlighting South Africa's steady increase and Namibia's booking boom in 2024, expected to continue into 2025. Travel designer Stefano Nori notes Tanzania's positive performance and emphasizes the company's bespoke packages for the high-spending market. New offerings include the South Africa Boutique Tour, featuring small group travel, boutique hotels, and honeymoon options with beach extensions in Mozambique and Mauritius. West African tours cover Senegal, Ghana, Togo, Benin, and Côte d'Ivoire, with a cultural focus, and 2025 will see the return of Egypt, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and Ethiopia.

🚃 Trenitalia announces the cessation of digital check-in for regional train users from September 21. Tickets purchased digitally will auto-validate at the train's scheduled departure time, improving convenience and reducing the risk of non-validation. Reported by ilsole24ore.com.