Giuridico e Amministrativo

🍪 Grisbì introduces "Dolce Vita," a FRESH summer edition biscuit that offers a sensory journey with its citrus-flavored, velvety cream filling, evoking the essence of Italian summers. Designed to be enjoyed "fresh" from the refrigerator, this special edition aims to provide a refreshing touch and pleasure at any time of the day. Elena Personi Musola, Marketing Manager Italy at Vicenzi Group, emphasizes the intent to create an authentic pleasure experience reminiscent of timeless emotions and scents.

🏠 In Italy, 2025 sees new financial support for B&Bs through public grants, regional incentives, and tax breaks aimed at enhancing quality, safety, and competitiveness. Key programs include the INAIL 2025 Financing Program offering up to 65% non-repayable grants and a maximum of €130,000 per project. Investments focus on safety, energy efficiency, digitalization, and property expansion. Regional incentives differ, with examples like Lombardy's Bando Turismo 2025 and Tuscany's Tourism Development Fund. EU mechanisms also provide co-financing, while Italy offers tax deductions of 65% for energy efficiency improvements and 50% for renovations, plus reduced VAT rates for tourism-related investments. The competition for grants is high, and applications must meet deadlines and compliance to qualify. Investing in technologies like Chekin can improve efficiency and guest satisfaction, leveraging the financial support to transform B&Bs.

🍷 Africa, emerging as a dynamic wine market, is witnessing a growth in imports, with sparkling wines leading the charge, growing by 10% annually and constituting over a quarter of the continent's imports. France remains the top exporter to Africa, holding 34% of the market with $190 million in exports, followed by Spain with 21%. South Africa, exporting 3.5 million hectoliters in 2023, plays a dual role as a significant local producer and importer. Italy's exports to Africa have reached $20 million in 2023, with a growth rate of 11% annually over the last four years. Projections by Statista suggest the African wine market may reach $10 billion by 2025. However, growth is challenged by regulatory fragmentation, infrastructural gaps, and the need for investments in local operator training and product adaptation to consumer preferences. The next five years are critical, with Africa potentially accounting for up to 3% of global wine exports by 2030, valued at over $15 billion.

✈️ Wizz Air launched a new summer air bridge between Sicily and Lithuania, connecting Catania to Vilnius with two weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays. For the summer of 2025, Wizz Air offers over 200 routes from Italy to 80 destinations in 32 countries. The route aims to enhance Sicilian tourism and economy, as well as European connectivity, as stated by Wizz Air's Corporate Communications Manager Salvatore Gabriele Imperiale and Nico Torrisi, CEO of SAC.

🏠 In Firenze, the new regulation for short-term rentals will take effect from May 21, after approval by the City Council. It introduces a three-year moratorium on minimum room sizes for existing operators by the end of 2024 and incentives for medium and long-term leases. Mayor Sara Funaro emphasized clear rules within which the sector must operate, including maintaining a ban in the Unesco historic center and possibly expanding it to other city areas. The regulation requires a five-year authorization for each property, with the possibility of deauthorization upon three violations. Properties must also meet various compliance standards and provide recycling instructions and sustainable tourism guidelines.

📍 EVA Air will launch a Taipei-Dallas route on October 3, expanding their North American gateways to 9. The airline has been operating a cargo service to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport since 1998. This new passenger route responds to high demand due to economic and demographic growth. It makes EVA Air the only Asian airline with two Texas destinations. Passengers from Dallas will have a direct morning connection to Taipei Taoyuan International Airport, facilitating transfers to other Asian destinations.

💰 In Spain, the Sanchez Government’s labor reform has reduced weekly working hours from 40 to 37.5, maintaining the same salary, causing pushback from Spanish hoteliers. The Spanish Confederation of Hotels and Touristic Apartments (Cehat) strongly opposes the reform, fearing it threatens the tourism sector’s fiscal contributions, businesses, and thousands of jobs. Cehat argues that a reduced workweek could hinder 24/7 operations, intensifying staff recruitment difficulties and potentially leading to excessive costs for family-run or independent establishments.

🏨 The Spanish Government's labor reform led by Sanchez has reduced weekly work hours from 40 to 37.5 with unchanged salaries, eliciting backlash from Spanish hoteliers. The Spanish Confederation of Hotels and Tourist Apartments (Cehat) opposes the reform, fearing it endangers the tourism sector's tax contribution, company existence, and thousands of jobs. Cehat argues the reform may hinder 24/7 operations and intensify staff recruitment challenges, especially for family-owned or independent establishments.

🚩 After India began bombing Pakistan, nearly 200 domestic flights were canceled, along with the closure of 10 airports in Northeast India, including the Kashmir capital's airport. Additionally, 20 international flights were canceled at New Delhi airport. Pakistan's airspace and airports in Karachi and Lahore reopened the following evening. Updates from viaggiaresicuri.it warn about potential flight disruptions in/from India, advising increased caution in Punjab and Rajasthan, and to verify flight schedules with airlines due to possible congestions in other transport modes. The Embassy and Consulates in India are monitoring the situation, urging nationals to be extremely cautious and follow local authority guidelines.

🏠 The Council of Florence approves a new regulation on short-term tourist rentals, with Associazione Italiana Confindustria Alberghi and president Elisabetta Fabri in support, aiming to protect the city's identity, balance between residents and visitors, and ensure sustainable tourism. Further national legislation is encouraged to provide mayors with tools to address local needs, considering data from the National Database of Tourist Structures and Identification Code.