Giuridico e Amministrativo

📚 Italian schools can independently organize educational trips if costs do not exceed €140,000, according to a circular from the Ministries of Education and Tourism. Open tenders are required if costs exceed €221,000 for study trips and €750,000 for language stays. Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè supports the circular for promoting transparent procedures and school autonomy. The directive clarifies key operational aspects for schools and involved enterprises, ensuring quality educational travel for students.

✈️ Dal 3 giugno 2026, Eurowings introduce un volo stagionale tra l'aeroporto di Brindisi e il Vaclav Havel di Praga, operando settimanalmente il mercoledì. Partenze da Praga alle 7:15, arrivi a Brindisi alle 9:15; ritorni alle 10:00, arrivi a Praga alle 12:00. Antonio Maria Vasile, presidente di Aeroporti di Puglia, sottolinea l'importanza del collegamento per l'espansione internazionale. Biglietti disponibili online.

🌏 Fino al 31 dicembre 2026, i viaggiatori di 74 paesi, inclusa l'Italia, potranno entrare in Cina senza visto per soggiorni di 30 giorni. La politica è iniziata nel novembre 2023 per stimolare i viaggi internazionali post-pandemia.

🌍 La Coalizione Europea dell’Industria del Turismo, comprendente Ectaa, Clia, Etoa, e Hotrec, ha fatto un appello all'UE durante i negoziati sulla Direttiva Pacchetti turistici. Chiesto l'eliminazione di sette punti chiave, tra cui il limite di 24 ore e pagamenti anticipati. Criticate sanzioni aggiuntive e modifiche Adr/Odr. Sostegno per l’approccio attuale sulla protezione contro l’insolvenza. L’obiettivo è garantire un settore competitivo e sostenibile.

🛂 The Italian Supreme Court ruled in favor of passengers seeking compensation for lost baggage, even if the exact damage is not quantifiable. This decision emphasizes that compensation should be determined equitably based on reasonableness and common practices. The Court found it unreasonable to demand detailed item descriptions or receipts, given the difficulty for passengers to present such evidence post-loss.

✈️ FAA to cut 10% of flights at major U.S. airports during government shutdown for safety, impacting travel plans and reliability. Geoff Freeman, CEO of the U.S. Travel Association, warns of fewer flights, longer delays, and more disruptions. He urges Congress to act, highlighting the strain on the aviation system and the potential negative effects on travel experiences and trust in U.S. aviation.

🏠 The Italian Legge di Bilancio proposes increasing the flat tax on short-term rentals from 21% to 26%, sparking debate. The majority parties are considering reducing this rate to 23% for the first property managed via platforms or agencies. They aim to balance this with a reduction in long-term rental rates (currently 21%, or 10% for agreed rents) to encourage long-term housing solutions and address Italy's housing emergency.

🛸 ANAV urges no extension for Rome's ZTL B tourist bus fees beyond January 6, 2026, originally set for the Jubilee year. Fees rose up to €720 daily, tripling from 2024 ordinances, causing a near 20% drop in bus arrivals. ANAV President, Nicola Biscotti, stresses reverting to 2018 rates post-Jubilee. ANAV also seeks swift government action for maximum ZTL fee limits under the Road Code, pending for over three years.

🛬 ASTOI Confindustria Viaggi reports a significant rise in jet fuel costs at Milan Malpensa Airport since 2023, increasing by over 50% compared to other airports, like Rome Fiumicino. This spike, attributed to limited supplier competition and fuel scarcity, impacts tour operators and travelers due to higher airline costs. ASTOI's President, Pier Ezhaya, urges urgent intervention by the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, ENAC, and SEA to address this competitiveness threat to Milan's airport system.

🌏 Daniela Santanchè, Italy's tourism minister, will visit London and Riyadh to enhance international cooperation with the UK and Saudi Arabia. On November 4, she attends London's WTM to open Enit's Italy Pavilion. From November 8-11, in Riyadh, she participates in the 26th UN Tourism General Assembly, engaging in a high-level AI debate. She'll also join the Italy-Saudi institutional and entrepreneurial roundtable during Tourise, a new global tourism platform.