Giuridico e Amministrativo

🚩 In the Canary Islands, protests against overtourism continued with thousands protesting on Sunday, October 20. Demonstrations occurred in various locations, including 6,500 people gathered at Playa de las Américas in Tenerife. The movement, under the slogan "Canarias tiene un límite," stemmed from unmet demands since the first protests on April 20.

🚘 Vehicle rentals in Italy faced a sharp decrease with a -21.9% drop in registrations in Q3, almost equally impacting long-term (-22.1%) and short-term (-19.9%) rentals. After nine months, the rental market for cars and commercial vehicles concluded with a -7% downturn, with passenger cars (Pc) down 13% and light commercial vehicles (Lcv) up 19.3%. Although the sector aligns with the overall car market, it contrasts with the 2023 record year boosted by delayed deliveries from 2021 and 2022. Short-term rentals grew significantly post-pandemic but slowed down, especially in Q3, yet maintained a 6.7% market share. Long-term rentals dropped to a 21.4% market share in 2024, bringing the rental sector's total market impact to 28.1%. For more information, visit www.aniasa.it.

🥃 Gruppo Caffo 1915, an Italian leader in bitter spirits, showcased at Bar Convent Berlin (BCB) 2024 to strengthen its international market presence, particularly in Germany. Vecchio Amaro del Capo saw a 25% growth in a segment experiencing a 3% decline, with Limoncino dell’Isola ranking high in the premium segment and second best-selling in Germany. The event marked Caffo's 12th year participation, emphasizing their solid standing and the rising interest in their products.

🍻 The 50 Best Bars award ceremony will be held on Tuesday, October 22, in Madrid, following the Bartenders’ Feast. Madrid's rich program includes over 100 events, similar to Singapore's 2023 edition, with high-level collaborations and bar takeovers. Notable pre-ceremony events on Monday, October 21, include the Paris Takeover at Clandestino Bar starting at 23:00, featuring internationally acclaimed bars like Device + Copperbay and Little Red Door. Special awards to be presented include the Michter’s Art of Hospitality Award and the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award.

💸 Following a software issue at Milan’s ENAV radar room affecting Northwest Italy's airports, normal operations resumed at Linate, Malpensa, Orio al Serio, Turin Caselle, and Genova. The malfunction slowed operations, as the backup system couldn't run at full capacity due to European safety regulations. Departing flights were grounded, and various inbound flights were diverted to cities like Bologna, Memmingen, Marseille, Venice, Trieste, and Rome, while other ENAV radar rooms in Rome, Padua, and Brindisi experienced no issues.

🏕 Capri faces overtourism, with a 24% increase in arrivals from 2.06 million in 2013 to 2.7 million in 2023, reaching a density of 1,200 people per square kilometer in peak season. Mayor Paolo Falco calls the situation "unsustainable." At the 'Capri: rules and choices for the tourism of the future' meeting, figures like Firenze Mayor Dario Nardella, Venezia Mayor Luigi Brugnaro, and Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè discussed the need for regulation. Santanchè opposes more power to mayors, suggesting a targeted tax instead.

🚀 Critical situation at Northwest Italy's airports, especially Linate and Malpensa, due to a technical issue affecting ground radars. Most flights are currently grounded, with incoming flights being diverted. The issue, a roughly 30-minute blackout, is expected to be resolved by the evening but may affect operations until the next morning, causing delays on most scheduled flights. Airlines are reprogramming connections.

📊 Fremantle and Lavazza Group entered a two-year sponsorship deal for "America's Got Talent," a top-rated American TV show since 2006 with 3 billion video views. Lavazza launched its campaign "Pleasure makes us human" with brand ambassador "Luigi," a robot, on the show. The collaboration is a step towards internationalization and emotional connection with a diverse audience. Lavazza, the Official Coffee Partner, will continue the partnership into the 2025 season on NBC.

🥕 Intesa Sanpaolo awarded 10 small and medium-sized agri-food businesses from across Italy in the 13th stage of "Imprese Vincenti" for their entrepreneurial excellence. Since its 2019 launch, the program received roughly 14,000 self-nominations, 4,000 for the current fifth edition. These companies employ 150,000 people and generate about €35 billion in revenue. Sorì Italia, a dairy company established in 1868, exports to over 60 countries. Roncadin, with 800 employees, produces over 100 million frozen pizzas annually and practices environmental sustainability.