Giuridico e Amministrativo

❌ Mario D'Arrigo, a well-respected collaborator with TTG Italia from the Northeast, has recently passed away. His wife, Laura Capuzzo, remembered him as a "great man, loyal and brave," who maintained his good nature throughout his illness. Remo Vangelista highlighted D'Arrigo's consistent politeness and fairness. TTG Italia's director and staff express condolences to his family.

📌 VFS Global inaugurated a new visa center in New Delhi, attended by Indian Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials, Schengen Area member Consuls, and travel industry professionals. Italian Ambassador to India, Antonio Bartoli, highlighted the center's role in enhancing service quality and meeting the growing Italian visa demand among Indian citizens. The Italian Embassy aims to process a record number of visa applications by the end of 2024. Italian Visa Offices in India handled 67,000 applications in 2022 and increased productivity by 36% to 91,600 in 2023.

🐝 Bees Airlines expands into Italy by partnering with Tal Aviation as their sales agent, also covering Czechia and Germany. Operating from Chisinau to Verona, Bees is set to launch new routes from Chisinau and Suceava to various Italian and European destinations. Tal Aviation Group will manage sales, marketing, and distribution operations, aiming to strengthen Bees Airlines' regional presence and customer base in Italy, Czechia, and Germany.

⚽ UEFA announced the 2027 Champions League final will not be held in Milan due to concerns that San Siro Stadium might be undergoing renovations during the match. Milan last hosted the finals on May 8, 2016, an event known for significantly boosting tourism and economic benefits. Further details can be found on corriere.it.

🏩 Eva Air, an airline with four weekly flights from Milan Malpensa to Taipei, will participate in TTG Travel Experience at Rimini to present new offerings and strengthen trade relations. In 2024-2025, Eva Air signed a partnership with Monza football team and official partnership with the Consulate General of the Philippines in Milan starting May, promoting development and collaboration with travel insurance companies like Heymondo and tourism entities in Thailand and Malaysia.

✈ European airlines, including British Airways, Wizz Air, and Lot, are halting flights to Israel amidst escalating conflict. British Airways has announced a stop to its operations until at least tomorrow, Thursday, September 26. Meanwhile, Azal Azerbaijan Airlines has also suspended flights. Affected customers are being contacted by Wizz Air as airlines continue to monitor the situation closely.

🏠 In Santiago de Compostela, Mayor Goretti Sanmartín discusses a potential tourist tax, drawing attention to growing interest from Galician municipalities. A proposed system would allow for a centralized tax collection by the Galician Tax Agency, giving municipalities the choice to opt in. This contrasts with the Regional Executive's preference for local tax collection by the municipalities themselves.

💸 Spirit AeroSystems, key supplier for Boeing, reported "historic" documentation irregularities on aircraft parts dating back 14 years, affecting multiple programs since 2010. After a January incident involving an Alaska Airlines aircraft, the FAA is overseeing Spirit's quality processes, estimating a 3-5 year period for Boeing's safety culture improvements. Amidst a Boeing machinists' strike over a rejected 25% pay rise offer over four years, the company initiated layoffs in Washington and Oregon.

💰 In Italy, Airbnb hosts can rent properties without a VAT number if they manage fewer than four properties and provide minimal services, avoiding classification as a commercial activity. Exceeding property limits or offering additional services like guided tours or daily cleaning may require VAT registration. Legal and revenue thresholds must be observed to ensure compliance and avoid penalties. Utilizing tools like Chekin for automated guest management can streamline operations, while consulting a tax advisor can provide personalized guidance on managing Airbnb listings effectively within legal frameworks.

🛤 Leonardo Massa, Vice President Southern Europe at Msc Crociere, defends the cruise industry against accusations of contributing to overtourism. Highlighting that cruises plan with great anticipation, he points out the careful flow management and alternative routes developed in collaboration with local institutions. Massa emphasizes the importance of considering the impact of unorganized tourism and the need for destagionalization, noting that cruise ships operate year-round, which can alleviate concentrated tourism flows.