Giuridico e Amministrativo

🍷 In June, Finland passed a law allowing natural fermentation alcohol up to 8% to be sold outside the state monopoly. Finland has a population of 5.5 million and imports 30 million bottles of Italian wine annually, averaging 10 liters per capita. The sale of alcoholic beverages in the Nordic countries is state-controlled. The new Finnish law could benefit Italy, as other producers like France and Spain don't offer wines below 8%. Petri Viglione of Winital reported a 0% to 15% increase in wine distribution market share within two months, with Kesko and Sok splitting 5% each and Lidl taking 10%. Previous Finnish limits allowed up to 4.5% alcohol in 2018, raised to 5.5%, and now 8%.

☕ The open procedure for the concession of cafeteria services at the Parco ducale of the Reggia di Rivalta includes not only the cafeteria but also a bistrot and ancillary reception services, with a 9-year duration. Clarification requests are due by October 2, 2024, at 12 PM, while the deadline to participate in the tender is October 9, 2024, at 12 PM. Details can be found at intercenter.regione.emilia-romagna.it.

🏠 In Italy, property managers must submit a hospitality declaration to local authorities within a strict timeframe, including guest details and accommodation specifics, to avoid fines ranging from €160 to €1,100. Automated solutions like Chekin can streamline tax collection and guest registration processes. Declarations must be filed generally within 48 hours of a guest's arrival, particularly for non-EU individuals. Regional variations in regulations exist, and non-compliance can lead to penalties even if national requirements are met. Chekin also automates the creation and submission of the required "schedine alloggiati," ensuring legal compliance and operational efficiency.

🍻 A study by the University of Cambridge, led by Professor Theresa Marteau, found that serving beer in smaller glasses reduced average daily beer, lager, and cider sales by 9.7% across 12 English pubs over four weeks. Wine sales, however, increased by 7.2%, with one pub accounting for half of this rise. Despite the reduction in beer consumption, consumers shifted preferences to other alcoholic beverages, such as wine, indicating a compensatory effect. The research, published in PLOS Medicine, highlights the need for integrated approaches to alcohol control policies, acknowledging alcohol's role in 3 million annual global deaths and its link to diseases like heart disease and various cancers.

🏨 In a meeting on September 12, the Italian Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Economy, and the National Association of Italian Municipalities (ANCI) decided to apply a voluntary tourist tax across all Italian municipalities to simplify and standardize the tax nationwide. The tax will be aimed also at urban decor and safety, and a technical committee will be established to study price bands, making it proportional to room cost per person. Roberto Pella, the president of ANCI, appreciated the tax’s extension to all municipalities, highlighting the need for simplification and hotelier protection. However, hospitality industry organizations expressed skepticism, fearing increased fiscal pressure, especially in non-tourist towns, and requested a revision of existing regulations, a reasonable tax cap, and transparency in revenue usage.

🎳 France welcomed 100 million visitors, Spain 85 million, and Italy 57.3 million. The USA's tourism contribution to the economy last year was $2.36 trillion. Apostolos Tzitzikostas, governor of Central Macedonia, Greece, handles the European Commission's tourism and sustainable mobility portfolio. American Airlines avoided a strike by ratifying a new union contract, increasing flight attendants' salaries by over 20%. MSC cruises are deemed a democratic vacation choice, with Pierfrancesco Vago highlighting their accessibility.

🍴 La Famiglia Damilano con "Il Gramsci" espande il Gruppo Damilano a Torino, continuando la valorizzazione dell'eredità enogastronomica piemontese. "Il Gramsci" offre 50 posti, con un menu che rivisita tradizioni locali e italiane. La cantina vanta oltre 250 etichette, inclusi vini piemontesi e Damilano. Il team è guidato dallo chef Andrea Dalla Mola e dal direttore Federico Boscolo. Collaborano con la Galleria d'Arte Mazzoleni per unire arte e gastronomia.

💾 Property management software like Chekin is revolutionizing vacation rental management by automating time-consuming tasks, streamlining operations, and enhancing guest experiences, leading to increased profitability. It simplifies guest registrations through online check-in and remote access using smart locks, improving convenience and security. Automated communications, tax management, and guest registration compliance reduce operational workload and errors. Chekin also allows for efficient online payments, further reducing administrative burdens and boosting earnings. Adopting such technology is a strategic move for long-term growth in the vacation rental market.

💸 Italian companies are set to offer 538,000 new job opportunities in September 2024, a 1.3% increase from the previous year with 7,000 more positions. The service sector plays a crucial role, planning 386,000 contracts, marking an increase of 3.9% from September 2023. Specifically, tourism is up by 21.4% and trade by 25.4%. Conversely, the industrial sector predicts a 4.6% decline with 152,000 jobs in September, and a 5.7% drop over the September-November quarter with 418,000 new contracts. Despite the overall job market stability, the industrial demand is challenged by economic uncertainties and global market issues.

🍕 Antonio Sorrentino, Vice President of APCI and Executive Chef at Rossopomodoro, served as a judge at the Pizza Senza Frontiere championship in Rimini's Beer&Food Attraction event. Sorrentino, influenced by his father, also a cook, began his culinary career 20 years ago in a time when the chef profession wasn't highly regarded. Highlighting the importance of passion and fun in gastronomy, he draws parallels between success in kitchen and in rugby, emphasizing the need for creativity and deep knowledge of ingredients for aspiring chefs.