Giuridico e Amministrativo

💰 Il Regno Unito potrebbe introdurre una norma a difesa delle agenzie di viaggi, appoggiata dall'associazione ASTA. La legge obbligherebbe le compagnie aeree a versare rimborsi alle agenzie entro sette giorni, analogamente ai consumatori. Con sostegno bipartisan, l'approvazione sembra probabile. Questa norma diverge dalle attuali normative europee, che non offrono tali garanzie alle agenzie.

🏠 Aigab joins criticism against Emilia Romagna's short-term rental law proposal. By August 31, 2025, the sector contributed €41.7 billion to Italy's GDP: €8.2 billion from direct bookings, €33 billion from indirect spending, and €0.6 billion from refurbishments. Aigab argues for uniform national rules, highlighting that short-term rentals comprise only 0.6% of Emilia Romagna's housing stock.

🏠 Il decreto "Staff House" è ora ufficiale con un finanziamento totale di 120 milioni di euro, destinando 54 milioni per interventi sugli immobili e 66 milioni per contributi di locazione. Gli investimenti agevolati vanno da 500.000 a 5 milioni di euro per migliorare immobili per il personale, con contributi locazione fino a 3.000 euro per posto letto all'anno. Il ministro Daniela Santanchè sottolinea l'impegno del Governo Meloni nel supportare i lavoratori del settore.

🗺 Associazione Italiana Agenti di Viaggio reports that 600 members experienced a stable summer season in 2024, but with a 15% revenue increase. Requests for quotes rose by up to 30%, with Greece, Egypt, and Spain as top short-to-medium haul destinations, and Japan and the USA leading long-haul. Over half of agencies prefer direct organization due to dissatisfaction with tour operators' assistance. New training opportunities are unveiled in Rimini, supported by Formawork and Aiav.

🧆 2017, Italy and Europe: The Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma won a legal battle against an Abruzzo-based salumificio, which sold "Jambon tipo Parma" in Germany, Czech Republic, and Luxembourg. The Supreme Court ruled that partial evocation of a protected designation is misleading and illegal. Stefano Fanti and President Alessandro Utini affirmed strengthened DOP rights. This decision supports the protection of geographical indications in Italy, reinforcing trust in quality products.

🏨 Federalberghi expresses satisfaction with the Senate's Constitutional Affairs Commission's approval of a sub-amendment simplifying hotel "dehors" installations. This new regulation delegates the government to adopt a legislative decree for reorganizing provisions related to granting public space for moveable structures. Federalberghi praises this as a balanced solution to enhance Italy's tourism offerings.

🚄 SNCF Voyages Italia plans to introduce nine high-speed rail links between Turin and Naples, and four between Turin and Venice. Annually, these initiatives could generate €482 million in socio-economic and environmental benefits, including €91 million in external cost savings, €200 million in travel time savings, and a 7% reduction in ticket prices. This could boost Italy’s GDP by €388 million, create over 4,100 jobs, and result in fiscal revenues of €166 million.

📦 Aeroitalia's rebranding involves a proposed name change to Air Italy, announced by CEO Gaetano Intrieri. This move risks legal disputes, as Air Italy's liquidators stated the brand portfolio has not been sold. They emphasized no authorization or agreement exists for using the Air Italy trademark. Air Italy, based in Olbia, is in liquidation and warns of legal action to protect its rights and image if the brand is used without permission.

🛅 Marco Ferrini, Antimo Russo, and Mario Vercesi discuss the EU Directive Package reform, which has gained approval from the EU Parliament. Positive changes involve clearer definitions of travel packages, improved transparency in vouchers and refunds, and reduced bureaucracy. However, issues like online platform abuse and digital fraud remain unresolved. The directive faces interinstitutional negotiations before implementation by EU member states. Associations emphasize the need to align the directive with industry needs.

🛫 Roma, 02 ottobre 2025 - Le associazioni del turismo scolastico italiano esprimono preoccupazione per il futuro dei viaggi d’istruzione che coinvolgono circa 5 milioni di studenti con un valore di 1,5 miliardi di euro e oltre 18 milioni di presenze turistiche. La scadenza della deroga ANAC il 31 maggio 2025 ha causato problemi di organizzazione. Le associazioni chiedono ai Ministeri di trovare soluzioni adeguate per evitare l'aumento dei costi e la diminuzione delle opportunità di viaggio.