Giuridico e Amministrativo

🛫 Corte di Giustizia dell'UE, 2026, sentenza: compagnie aeree devono rimborsare anche i costi di intermediazione per voli cancellati se il biglietto è acquistato tramite operatori terzi. Caso specifico: biglietto Opodo su volo KLM cancellato, dove KLM ha rimborsato solo il biglietto, escludendo le commissioni. Lussemburgo: compagnie sono a conoscenza delle pratiche commerciali degli intermediari, quindi devono rimborsare anche le commissioni.

🏖️ Ibiza, 2025: Tourist rentals halved compared to the previous year. A Reuters study highlights Spain’s crackdown on short-term rentals. Nationwide, listings dropped by 4% in the latter half of 2025—the first national decline. While Ibiza and Mallorca faced steep drops, Malaga and Almeria grew. New laws require property registration before listing to curb rental prices, addressing concerns from residents in tourist areas.

✈️ Ryanair vs. eDreams: January 2026, Barcelona – Ryanair challenges a Barcelona Commercial Court ruling, criticizing eDreams, Vola, and Tryp for allegedly charging three times more than its official site. Ryanair claims consumer protection against excessive OTA prices. The airline appeals the Spanish ruling, potentially prolonging the legal dispute, with reputational risks for both sides.

🍳 ANIR Confindustria lauds the AGCM’s investigation into Italy's agro-food chain. From October 2021 to October 2025, food prices surged by 24.9% compared to a 17.3% general inflation rate. As of 2025, overall inflation was 1.7%, but food price hikes exceeded this. The AGCM investigation, open until January 31, 2026, examines pricing and contractual practices. ANIR calls for political action to balance the market and ensure economic sustainability for collective catering businesses.

🎵 Soundreef and Federalberghi have signed an agreement to protect music copyright in hospitality venues. Hoteliers in Federalberghi will benefit from simplified procedures for music usage compliance in guest rooms and common areas. Davide d’Atri, CEO of Soundreef, highlights this as a constructive move to ensure legal compliance. Alessandro Nucara, Federalberghi's director general, emphasizes balancing authors' rights and businesses' needs.

📅 Welcome Travel Group is launching a new travel program for Welcome and Geo agencies between January and November 2026. The program, "Feel The World," focuses on trendy destinations with guided tours by partner tour operators. "Feel The Sea," running from January to April 2026, highlights immersive cruise experiences in collaboration with Costa Crociere. Both initiatives emphasize experiential learning to boost agency competitiveness.

🗺 Dal 1 gennaio 2023, l'ingresso a Cuba richiede un e-visa e la registrazione su D'Viajeros. L'e-visa viene solitamente concesso in 1-3 giorni dall'Ambasciata cubana. Dopo l'approvazione, è necessario registrarsi online entro 7 giorni dall'arrivo, ottenendo un codice QR. Inoltre, è obbligatoria un’assicurazione di viaggio che includa il Paese di destinazione, “Cuba”, e le date del soggiorno.

🛫 Guiness Travel's 2026 strategy focuses on expanding guided departures from Italian airports like Milan, Naples, and Venice. Over 100 roadshow events will update travel agencies on new offerings. Enhanced insurance coverage includes trip cancellation for any reason, with a €100,000 maximum and 15% deductible. A 24/7 online operational management system supports tour guides. Booking by February 28 locks April trip prices, with increasing discounts and bonuses for later departures.

✈️ European Parliament's Transport and Tourism Committee rejects proposed revisions to air passenger compensation rules, maintaining the right to compensation for delays over three hours. Current compensation levels remain between €300-€600, while EU ministers had suggested €300-€500. Passengers must be offered meals and accommodation during long delays. Rules emphasize clear baggage information and costs elimination for minor corrections. Special provisions are made for vulnerable passengers. The proposal, with 36 votes in favor, moves to January's plenary session.

📅 Dan Jorgensen, the EU Energy Commissioner, addressed short-term rentals in a European Parliament special committee. This year, the EU will propose new legislation on short-term rentals as part of a broader affordable housing law. Not a ban, but measures to limit negative impacts, such as maximum nights per year or seasonal restrictions, with student rentals off-season. Member states are encouraged to prioritize homelessness and improve housing access for youth and students.