Giuridico e Amministrativo

🍕 Air France plans to eliminate free meals in economy class, potentially starting experiments in early 2025 on flights under 3 hours from Paris Cdg to Helsinki and Lisbon. Implementing a 'Buy on Board' system, passengers may receive complimentary snacks and drinks but will have the option to purchase from an à la carte menu. No current changes are foreseen for business class catering.

🍷 Starting October 15, 2024, David Moret wines will be available in Italy through Allegrini Wine Distribution, part of Allegrini Wines, expanding their portfolio which began in 2018. This includes prestigious Burgundy wines from areas like Meursault and Corton-Charlemagne. Matteo Allegrini, a student of oenology in France, established contacts leading to distribution of French wines in Italy. Other brands introduced include Jacques Picard, Domaine du Couvent, and Domaine La Meulière, each with unique winemaking philosophies and experiences.

🌽 The Italian olive oil industry predicts a below-average production of 200,000 tonnes for the 2024-25 season due to climatic crises, particularly impacting Southern regions like Puglia which accounts for 50% of the country's olive groves. In contrast, the Mediterranean area sees growth with Spain leading at over 1.3 million tonnes, followed by Turkey (250,000 tonnes), Tunisia (320,000 tonnes), Greece (230,000 tonnes), and Portugal (170,000 tonnes). Italy's annual olive oil production doesn't exceed 350,000 tonnes against a demand of about 1 million tonnes, leading to blending practices to meet consumer needs. Quality checks are emphasized by ASSITOL, with thousands of annual controls by each mill and rigorous national and public monitoring systems in place.

🍴 Michelin-starred "Vecchio Ristoro" restaurant in Aosta introduces "Carta d'autunno", available from September 24 to December 20, featuring seasonal flavors and a special game menu, "Game Menu - La Chasse", from November 5 to 23. Tasting menus include options of three, five, or seven courses, starting at 95€, with wine pairing options from 75€. Chef Filippo Oggioni emphasizes local sourcing from Valle D’Aosta and Italy, ensuring à la minute cooking for quality dishes. Reservations can be made at Vecchio Ristoro, Via Tourneuve 4, Aosta, 0165 33238, www.ristorantevecchioristoro.it.

🚬 The European Commission on September 17, 2024, proposed a Council Recommendation to better protect citizens from secondhand smoke, targeting various outdoor and "semi-outdoor" areas like playgrounds, amusement parks, pools, adjacent spaces to healthcare and educational facilities, and terraces of bars and restaurants. This proposal includes a ban on emerging smoking products such as heated tobacco and e-cigarettes. Though recommendations under Article 288 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union are non-binding, they influence the interpretation and application of European law, urging member states to revise their health legislations. The proposal must be discussed in the Council by member state representatives, with the European Parliament offering a non-binding opinion before adoption.

🛫 eDreams Odigeo welcomed the "historic decision" by Barcelona Commercial Court No. 12 issuing a formal criminal warning to Ryanair Holdings plc for non-compliance with the court's order to stop denigrating eDreams Odigeo and its Prime program. The legal action follows precautionary measures imposed on Ryanair at the beginning of summer, requiring an immediate cessation of derogatory statements against eDreams and Prime. Further disobedience by the airline may lead to criminal consequences.

🏨 Mangia’s Resorts and Clubs aims to hire 150 new staff for the 2024/2025 season. Open Days for talent selection are scheduled on September 30 at Mangia’s Santa Teresa Sardinia, October 8 at Mangia’s Brucoli Sicily, October 15 at Mangia’s Pollina Resort, and October 22 at Mangia’s Torre del Barone Resort & SPA. Positions are available in Housekeeping, Front Office, Restaurant and Bar, Kitchen, Maintenance, and Purchases. Candidates can apply online or via email to mangias.hero@mangias.com.

🚢 The Italian Official Gazette No. 222 published the implementation regulation of the recreational boating code, awaited for four and a half years. It activates reforms for the boating sector, including significant simplifications. The regulation required the coordinated signature of 14 Ministers, with contributions from Confindustria Nautica towards easing processes for companies and users. It addresses small boating and superyachts, covering registration, mooring, safety equipment, and introduces a long-awaited boating license for 16-year-olds. For more details: www.confindustrianautica.net.

💸 Booking.com hit by the Court of Justice of the European Union ruling: clauses of parity with hoteliers deemed neither 'necessary' nor 'proportionate'. The judgement annuls the ban on offering lower rates through other channels and requires removing restrictions that hinder competition among booking platforms, affecting smaller or emerging ones. Spain has fined Booking €413 million, highlighting the penalty's positive impact on businesses, with Booking having almost a 90% market share in some years.

🏖️ Nearly 790 million tourists traveled internationally in the first seven months of 2024, an 11% increase from 2023, reaching 96% of pre-pandemic levels. Europe and the Americas recovered 99% and 97% of pre-Covid arrivals, respectively. The Middle East saw the strongest relative growth, with international arrivals up 26% from 2019 levels. 67 out of 120 destinations reported recovery to 2019 arrival numbers by mid-2024. Notable increases in tourism revenue include Albania (+128%) and Serbia (+126%) compared to the same period in 2019. International tourism export revenues hit $1.8 trillion in 2023, with the direct GDP contribution from tourism reaching $3.4 trillion, or 3% of global GDP. United Nations tourism confidence index reflects positive expectations for tourism performance in late 2024.