Giuridico e Amministrativo

🏦 In Milan, a joint commission including Atm CEO Arrigo Giana discussed a 'differentiated' Atm ticket pricing proposal, affecting residents versus tourists following Venice's model. The proposal by Atm, a company part of Milan's municipal structure, aims to avoid fare increases for residents. The latest fare increase in January saw a three-day ticket rise from €13 to €15.50. Meanwhile, Atm subscriptions have dropped by 53,000 since 2019, with a 12% passenger decline, potentially leading to the introduction of a 'short ticket' for brief stops.

🏖 In Venice, a new regulation limiting tourist groups to a maximum of 25 people came into effect, prohibiting the use of loudspeakers by guides and blocking pedestrian traffic. On the first day of enforcement, 3 fines were issued. The measure, aimed at improving group tourism quality and reducing pedestrian flow stress, exempts student groups and during boarding and disembarking from transport.

📍 Kuwait and Italy are closer after an agreement of technical cooperation focused on air cargo security was discussed in Rome. Enac President Pierluigi Di Palma and Director General Alessio Quaranta hosted Kuwait Civil Aviation Authority's Director General Duaij Khalaf Al-Otaibi and Aviation Security Director Fahad S. Al-Anzi. This cooperation confirms Italy's significant international role and opens new opportunities for national economic growth in the aviation sector.

🏖 Maurizio Rustignoli, president of Fiba Confesercenti, addresses beach resort mobilization, urging the Italian Government to intervene amid sector confusion. A symbolic action, including delayed umbrella opening, is set for August 9, inviting all beach businesses and unions to participate. Rustignoli emphasizes the need for urgent government action to address disorganized rules and prevent expropriation of businesses, citing the example of preemptive rights recognized in Portugal.

🛫 Over 2200 former Alitalia employees face uncertainty. UIL Trasporti union requests extension of social safety net until end of 2025, citing delays in Ita Airways and Lufthansa deal. Original job absorption by successor companies was planned by 2025; current support ends October 31, 2023. Additional time sought for worker reintegration and implementation of active labor policies.

📌 Ryanair is formally challenging the Athens airport's attempt to bypass a Greek state decision to slash aviation taxes by 75% from €12 to €3 per passenger starting November 2024. The airline argues this would boost off-season connectivity and year-round tourism growth in Greece. Ryanair urges the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority and the Greek government to ensure Athens airport and Fraport Greece comply with the tax reduction to prevent seasonal and costly tourism and connectivity.

✈ The Barcelona Court warned Ryanair to end its "unfair practices" against eDreams Odigeo, accusing it of false claims to deceive consumers in violation of Article 9 of the unfair competition law. Ryanair allegedly targeted competitors with defamatory strategies forcing them into anticompetitive distribution agreements. Following eDreams' recent legal win in Germany, the Spanish court demands Ryanair to urgently stop its misleading campaigns.

🏠 Starting from July 24, the experimental phase of Italy's national database for tourist accommodations will include Liguria and Sardinia. Previously added regions are Puglia, Abruzzo, Calabria, Lombardy, Marche, Sicily, and Veneto. Updates on service activation in other regions and autonomous provinces will be posted on the Tourism Ministry's website in the coming weeks. The platform allows property owners to request a National Identification Code (CIN) for advertising and displaying at their properties. During the experimental phase, no penalties are enforced for non-compliance. More information can be found at www.ministeroturismo.gov.it.

✈ Middle East Airlines reports increased flight disruptions at Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport due to rising tensions with Israel. Lufthansa Group suspends five routes, operated by Swiss International Air Lines, Eurowings, and Lufthansa to/from Beirut until July 30 for caution. Flightradar24 notes Turkish Airlines' two flight cancellations on Sunday evening. SunExpress, AJet, Aegean Airlines, and Ethiopian Air also cancel flights to Beirut amidst escalating regional tensions.

📖 Turismo5, also known as ROSS 1000, is a tourist data management service for accommodation providers in Italy to report guest information to ISTAT, ensuring legal compliance. The platform is designed for hotels, vacation homes, agritourisms, and B&Bs to streamline reporting. The process on Turismo5 includes data entry, automated processing, submission, confirmation, and audit trail, minimizing administrative costs and human error. Integration with Chekin automates compliance, enhancing efficiency and data accuracy. This helps hoteliers focus on guest experiences while fulfilling reporting obligations effectively.