Giuridico e Amministrativo

🏛 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.

🍝 Maestro Raffaele Pizzoferro created "Oro Nero a Sauris," a dish celebrating Friulian traditions and Amalfi roots, blending the sweet and salty flavors of Sauris lard with the mineral notes of caviar, and a dash of lemon for acidity. The bread is a mix of Neapolitan soul with a Friulian character, described as higher than Friulian bread and crunchier than Neapolitan. The recipe includes a 16-hour fermented dough (biga) and a 16-hour refrigerated final dough, baked at 250°C for 35-40 minutes. The dish is served at Alla Lampara in Udine, which offers takeaway services, credit card payments, and seats 75 in winter and 120 in summer.

🍷 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico La Fabriseria Riserva 2016 by Tedeschi is the sole Veneto wine included in Gambero Rosso’s “Vini Rari” section. With a maximum production of 3,000 bottles, only 1,400 were made for the 2016 vintage. The Tedeschi family has been refining their winemaking since the 1960s, with scientific research since 2017 identifying the unique aromatic profiles of their terroirs. The Tedeschi wine archive, showcasing four decades of labels, was inaugurated this year in Pedemonte.

🌳 The European Council approved the European Commission's proposal to postpone the enforcement of the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) until December 30, 2025, for large operators and traders, and until June 30, 2026, for micro and small enterprises. The regulation aims to ensure that commodities like coffee, cocoa, palm oil, soy, livestock, rubber, and wood do not contribute to deforestation or forest degradation. The European Parliament is set to vote on this one-year delay. Concerns over the practicality of the initial timeline arose in September and October from agricultural organizations like Copa Cogeca. Over 200 civil society organizations from over 40 countries have opposed the delay, which they see as undermining the EU's credibility in fighting climate change, biodiversity loss, and human rights violations.

🎃 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.

🌊 Italian visitors to Tahiti increased by 6.3% in the first nine months compared to the same period in 2023, totaling 5,130 visitors. Matteo Prato, CEO of Tourism Hub representing Tahiti Tourisme in Italy, emphasizes moving away from the stereotype of French Polynesia as a honeymoon-only destination. A new strategy focuses on variety, experiences, and differentiation, promoting travel beyond luxury honeymoons to discovering beautiful landscapes. The tourism entity encourages trips to lesser-known islands and offers diverse activities including catamaran trips and guesthouse stays. Upcoming events include 'Incontra Le Isole di Tahiti', a three-day trade, media, and consumer event in Milan from November 21-23, and collaborations with Italian tour operators for new campaigns and a dedicated fam trip for Tahiti Specialist travel agents.