Giuridico e Amministrativo

🏠 In Italy, opening a B&B involves administrative, legal, and tax requirements. B&Bs can be occasional, with no VAT required, or professional, necessitating VAT registration, commercial licenses, and Chamber of Commerce membership. Administrative steps include filing a SCIA with the municipality, registering on Alloggiati Web, complying with ISTAT regulations, and obtaining a CIR. Structural requirements limit B&Bs to six rooms within two units in a building. Professional B&Bs must open a VAT number with a 15% or 5% flat tax rate, register with INPS and INAIL, while occasional ones may opt for a 21% flat tax on short-term rentals. Support includes microcredit, "Resto al Sud" grants, and funds for sustainable tourism and digital transformation. Chekin's digital tools can reduce guest management time by 87%.

📌 Hörmann, a European leader in closures for 90 years, launches new swing doors for hotels, restaurants, and various locales, offering a qualified image and rapid service. Made from materials such as PE, stainless steel, wood, and HPL panels, these doors are technologically advanced, reliable, and durable. They withstand temperatures as low as -30 °C, suitable even for cold storage. With options for single or double doors, PE versions feature 15 mm thick PE 500 pressed panels with a 10-year warranty, available in multiple colors, with over ten standard and three special shades, and custom RAL colors upon request. The stainless steel models have a 40 mm thick foam core, while wood versions use over 40 mm thick full chipboard panels, and the scratch-resistant HPL compact panel doors are also 15 mm thick with wood-effect finishes. Doors come with stainless steel hinges for 180° or 360° opening, minimal maintenance, and robust performance.

📦 Natura Nuova, an agri-food company from Romagna, is set to partake in three international trade fairs in May 2025: TuttoFood in Milan (5-8 May), Macfrut in Rimini (6-8 May), and PLMA in Amsterdam (20-21 May). The company's Frullà Fruit Energy is a top-three finalist for the "Product Innovation" category in the Better Future Award. At TuttoFood, they will reveal a premium bi-pack of Frullà, a new range of Almaverde Bio plant proteins in the vegetable gastronomy category, and an innovative line of lactose-free organic single-serve portions - squacquerone, robiola, and stracchino. Natura Nuova's presence at Macfrut will be at Padiglione D3 - Stand 044, and in Amsterdam, they will exhibit at the PLMA with the support of ICE – the Italian Trade Agency, showcasing their expertise as a strategic partner for fruit pulp and vegetable gastronomy.

💰 Italian tax authorities clarified short-term rental taxation from 2024: contracts of 30 days or less by private individuals for residential units (excluding category A10), possibly with additional services. Tax rates are 21% for one unit and 26% for up to four units – more is considered a business. Intermediaries must withhold 21%, pay it to Italy's revenue agency, issue certificates by March 16, and report annually by June 30. Noncompliance fines range from €250 to €2,000 per contract. Chekin simplifies guest management and compliance, reducing time spent by up to 87%.

🏝 Italian travel habits are shifting as Airbnb reports over 1.2 million off-season nights booked in mountain destinations in 2024, marking a third consecutive year of growth. Veneto's high-altitude locations saw a 17% increase in overnight stays, while Trentino Alto Adige surpassed 650,000 nights booked. Lombardy followed the trend with an 11% growth, with Piedmont and Valle d'Aosta also on the rise. The move towards destagionalizzazione benefits local communities economically and promotes sustainable tourism. Travelers are now more often individuals or small families, with a 17% rise in such bookings in Trentino Alto Adige compared to the previous year. Italian mountain locales attracted international visitors from countries including Germany, the USA, France, the UK, the Netherlands, and Switzerland, as well as domestic travelers from major cities and regions like Lombardy, Veneto, and Emilia Romagna.

🏝 Holidu's ranking reveals Rome as Italians' favorite destination for the May 1st holiday, followed by Barcelona and Naples, with Paris and Bari completing the top five. Italy dominates with 20 out of the top 30 locations, showcasing a trend from Barcelona leading in 2024 to Rome in 2025. Tuscany is the top region with 4 spots in the top 30, while France and Spain are prominent among international destinations.

🚩 During Donald Trump's first 100 days of his second presidency, the travel industry experienced a marked decline in U.S. incoming bookings. A TTG Media survey in the UK showed 67% of respondents observed a drop in bookings. The U.S. International Trade Administration noted a 10.3% decrease in visitors from 20 major countries in March compared to the previous year. This contrasts with earlier predictions by the National Travel and Tourism Office of a 6.5% increase in international arrivals by 2025, reaching 77.1 million. The U.S. is set to host the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympics. Marketing for alternative destinations is suggested to mitigate potential business losses.

✈ Over 1.2 million seats lost in one year due to the closure of airspace over Belarus, Russia, and Ukraine affecting Scandinavia in 2024. Instability in the Middle East and Asia also contributed, extending flight routes like Copenhagen-Shanghai by up to two hours. This increased fuel consumption and operational costs, with European carriers reducing flight frequency. Chinese airlines increased capacity on the same routes. Sas confirmed no direct flights to China in 2025 but plans a new route to Seoul in September 2025.

🏖️ Italian tourism, organized through agencies and specialized tour operators, fosters employment and adds value to the local economy. Challenges include inadequate air connections, particularly to islands and less high-speed train accessible areas, with high fares during peak times. Low-cost airlines often bypass travel agencies, limiting destination access, while a shortage of qualified personnel like guides and drivers affects service quality and costs. Unfair competition from unauthorized operators disrupts the market, lowering standards. Stable, coordinated regulations from the Ministries of Transport and Culture are needed, as well as collaborative efforts between regions and municipalities under government guidance to address these issues and prevent the negative impacts of mismanaged tourism flows experienced by other countries. Investing in training, digitalization, and business growth is crucial for strengthening the sector and maintaining tourism as a vital part of the economy and communities. Opinion from TTG Italy's April issue.

🚀 Turkish carrier Mavvi Gok Airlines arrives in the European continent, specifically the United Kingdom, with three weekly flights from Gatwick to Antalya starting mid-June. Certified in July 2022, the flights depart Gatwick on Mondays and Thursdays at 21:40, arriving in Antalya at 3:40, and Sundays at 21:00, arriving at 15:05. The route faces high competition from Tui, easyJet, British Airways, SunExpress, Corendon Airlines, and Wizz Air.