Giuridico e Amministrativo

💸 Ryanair, criticized for opposing state aid to other airlines, must repay 13-14 million euros to Germany after the European Commission deemed the funds "incompatible with EU rules". This decision, relating to events in 2018, also requires Frankfurt-Hahn Airport to return 1.25 million euros.

🇮🇹 Venezia might double its entry tax from €5 to €10 on crowded days. Thailand's tourist entry fee triples from $35 to $100 to improve services. Hawaii is considering a 'climate tax' of $25 per tourist. Barcelona raises the stay tax for cruise passengers stopping less than 12 hours. Greece's PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis announces a €20 entry tax for cruisers in Mykonos and Santorini. From summer 2025, entering the Schengen area will require an online application and a €7 fee, affecting UK visitors.

🏖️ Bali considers a decade-long moratorium on new tourist developments to preserve the island and its culture, potentially affecting four major tourist areas to halt the construction of hotels, villas, and venues. Bali has faced unsustainable tourism growth, with half of Indonesia's tourist traffic. Final decision pending.

🏢 A unified ticket to explore 14 Sicilian archaeological areas was launched in Palermo at the Antonio Solinas Museum. The regional council member, Francesco Paolo Scarpinato, aims to cater to families and visitors, creating a network among the island's parks, building on the success of the existing ticket for four sites like Solinas, Agrigento, Segesta, and Selinunte.

💰 Italian property owners and tourism accommodation providers must request a National Identification Code (CIN) by November 2, 2024, to comply with new regulations. Before applying for the CIN, they must obtain a Regional Identification Code (CIR) where applicable. The CIN can be applied for through the national database, with a 120-day deadline from September 3, 2024, or within 30 days if the CIR is issued after November 2, 2024. In regions without a CIR, the CIN can be requested immediately, with mandatory display from November 2, 2024. The CIN is prefixed with "IT" and generated by national database if regional standards differ.

🏬 In Rome, the Commune invests €500,000 in the 2024-2025 refurbishment of Via Veneto, Piazza di Spagna, and Piazza Mignanelli, as stated by Mariano Angelucci, President of the Tourism Commission. Project updates for Via Veneto are scheduled for September, with plans to expand pedestrian areas while maintaining traffic flow. The recent Via dei Due Macelli refurbishment remains unaffected, enhancing the city's appeal for the Jubilee year and beyond.

🏖️ "Viaggiando con il Ministero" is a new monthly publication presented by the Ministry of Tourism, detailing activities to support and promote national tourism. Aimed to foster sustainable, safe, inclusive and innovative tourism, it will serve as an informative reference on the Ministry's efforts aligning tourism with the environment, local communities, and traditions. For more, visit: www.ministeroturismo.gov.it.

🏖️ Saudi Arabia is scrapping fees for commercial licenses for hotels, serviced apartments, and residential resorts to boost tourism. This initiative is part of the 'Tourism Investment Enabler Programme' launched in March and aligns with the 'Vision 2030' goals, which include modernizing the kingdom and diversifying its economy with over $800 billion invested. Saudi Arabia is also issuing new airline licenses, with Saudia Airlines recently purchasing 105 aircraft aiming to increase passenger numbers to 300 million and establish direct connections to 250 destinations, currently at 170.

🏖️ Roberto Perocchio, Presidente of Assomarinas, criticizes the Italian Government's beach concession reform for lacking clarity on tourist ports. The Bolkestein Directive does not apply to these ports, as per "piano del Mare" chapter 2.13.5, published on 23/10/2023 in the Gazzetta Ufficiale. Long-term contracts with pre-set indexed fees based on investments made should not be affected by the reform's increased fees. Statement made in Rome on 5 September 2024.

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