Giuridico e Amministrativo

🏖 Fulvio Avataneo, Aiav president, aims to make "Destinazione Turismo - Speciale Piemonte" a platform for public-private synergy. The second edition took place on May 8 in Turin, moderated by Remo Vangelista, TTG Italia director, discussing a triennial strategic vision for 2026 and beyond. It featured two roundtables with key regional figures, including ministers, assessors, and industry leaders, focusing on innovative, identity-based tourism beyond traditional offerings.

🛤 During strikes, regional trains in Italy must now reinforce minimum guaranteed services, especially between 7-10 AM and 6-9 PM, as mandated by the Strikes Guarantor. This regulation extends to holidays and aligns with long-distance train protocols, addressing unfair disparities among rail passengers, as acknowledged by consumer association Assoutenti.

🏝 The Colosseum was the most visited monument in Italy on May Day, with 31,520 tickets sold. Nationwide, 235,000 entries were recorded for museums, archaeological sites, and historical landmarks. The Roman Forum and Palatine Hill followed with 22,639 visits, and the Pantheon with 16,593. Pompeii, the Uffizi Museum, and the Reggia di Caserta each surpassed the 10,000 ticket mark. The Ministry of Culture highlighted the strong public interest in cultural sites as central tourism attractions.

🍺 At TUTTOFOOD Milano (May 5-8, 2025), Birra Menabrea, Formaggi Botalla, and Prosciuttificio Capanna showcase "Gusto al Cubo – Le 3 dimensioni del gusto". The exhibit at Padiglione 3, Stand G01, Fiera Milano, Rho, offers a sensory journey combining beer, cheese, and prosciutto. Menabrea, founded in 1846, is Italy's oldest active brewery. They introduce Birra&Gazeuse alla Genziana, a yellow, slightly alcoholic (2.5% vol) beverage, ideal for summer and catering to the low-alcohol beer trend.

🌏 Guiness Travel offers a summer program with stress-free travel by anticipating bookings, directly managing services, and meticulous planning. This approach ensures fixed rates without last-minute surcharges, confirmed flight seats, and high-quality itineraries even in August. A specialized companion from Italy accompanies each tour, ensuring dedicated assistance from check-in. Destinations include Japan, China, USA, India, Uzbekistan, Portugal (and its islands Madeira and Azores), Spain, France, Netherlands, Turkey, Norway, Scotland, Ireland, Poland, and the Baltic countries. The new 'Highlights' format is introduced for essential experiences and iconic places with optimized travel time.

🌊 Circa 1,800 tourists were evacuated from Petra archaeological site due to a sudden flood caused by heavy rains. The rains rapidly turned the ancient city's canyon gorges into muddy waterfalls and dangerous streams, a phenomenon becoming more frequent. The Jordanian public broadcaster Al-Mamlaka reported that local authorities promptly secured the visitors, closing the entire area to the public. There are currently no injuries among tourists.

🚩 Ita Airways suspended all flights to and from Tel Aviv until May 6, including AZ809 and AZ815 originally scheduled for May 7, due to a missile launched by Houthi forces targeting the airport. Other carriers like Lufthansa and Air India also halted flights until May 6, while British Airways and Air France have paused departures until May 7, following Houthi threats of more possible attacks. Passengers are advised to check flight statuses online.

🍚 Brazzale spa attends Tuttofood 2025 in Milan, May 5-8, booth 1-L25, showcasing its low-sodium butter, "Burro delle Alpi Pro with Levosod-Pro®," developed by the Brazzale Science Center. On May 6, an event at Arena Better Future features speakers like Roberto Brazzale and Professors Fernando Tateo and Luigi Mariani discussing politics and care for the planet. Brazzale, founded in 1784, has a workforce of 900, processes 250 million liters of milk yearly, and exports to over 60 countries.

💸 In Italy, property owners renting out as Bed & Breakfasts, vacation homes, or guest rooms must sign a tourism lease agreement as per Articles 1571 et seq. of the Civil Code. Short-term guest stays are capped at 30 days, with longer stays involving different tax implications and registration with the Revenue Agency. The lease contract must include both parties' details, property information, rental duration, payment, and any deposit or security amount. The contract also clarifies the rental's intended use (e.g., leisure, work). Landlords are required to declare rental income for taxation and report guest information to local authorities within 48 hours of check-in to comply with security regulations. Chekin offers an app solution for compliant guest check-ins.