Giuridico e Amministrativo

🚀 Volo AZ806 di Ita Airways atterrato in sicurezza a Tel Aviv alle 13:50, dopo aver deviato la rotta per missili dallo Yemen. Partito da Roma Fiumicino, senza conseguenze per passeggeri ed equipaggio, la compagnia monitora la situazione geopolitica mediorientale.

🚢 In Ferrara, an association was fined for illegally selling travel packages to non-members, as revealed by the local police investigations following a report by the National Association of Travel Agents. Offering mountain and Croatia trips to both members and non-members, with prices ranging from €99 to €129, the association violated regional laws prohibiting unlicensed travel organization. Ferrara Today reports a cessation order and a €1,000 fine against the association.

🟢 Myanmar and Thailand were hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake, with an epicenter 16 km northwest of Saigang, Myanmar. A subsequent 6.4 magnitude aftershock was also felt. The quake caused a skyscraper under construction to collapse in Bangkok, and dozens are missing. No casualties have been reported yet, but thousands are estimated to be under the rubble. Airports in Naypyitaw, Mandalay, and Yangon are closed, while Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok remains operational. Italian nationals are not reported to be involved, but checks are ongoing, and emergency contact numbers are provided.

✈ American Airlines reconnects Italy and the United States, resuming daily flights to Dallas since March 6 and reintroducing daily connections to New York, Chicago, and Charlotte from March 31. A historic milestone will be reached on June 6 with the inauguration of daily flights between Leonardo da Vinci Airport and Miami International Airport, bringing the total to six U.S. hubs linked to Fiumicino. Vice President José Freig expresses enthusiasm for the record-setting connections to Rome, a highly demanded destination in their global network. Adr's Ivan Bassato anticipates new records in transatlantic traffic for summer 2025, highlighting the significance of the Rome-Miami direct flight and Rome's Leonardo da Vinci Airport as a major hub for North American flights.

🛑 Italian trade, artisan, and SME associations recently protested, prompting the government's council today to consider extending the deadline for mandatory natural disaster insurance policies to June 30. Initially, an amendment for a seven-month postponement was deemed inadmissible. Without clear criteria and benchmarks for policy definition, companies cannot make informed choices. This obligation affects over 90% of Italy's 4.5 million businesses, including bars, restaurants, and small hotels. Non-compliance risks exclusion from investment incentives. Confcommercio calls for a longer extension, noting the regulation was only issued on February 27 and the Ivass portal for insurance comparison is not yet active.

💍 Jeff Bezos booked five hotels in Venice from June 24 to 26 to celebrate his wedding with Lauren Sánchez. Around 250 guests are expected daily. The couple's arrival will be on a $500 million yacht, and they've reserved the entire local taxi fleet for the day. Lanza & Baucina, a renowned London agency, is managing the event, which Venice's mayor anticipates will have significant economic impact. San Giorgio's Fondazione Cini may be the venue, providing security and privacy.

🍪 Nonno Nanni, a Venetian company and leader in fresh cheese production in Italy for over 75 years, is catering to modern consumer needs by introducing two new products: 150g Ciliegine di mozzarella and a new 3x125g mozzarella tris format. These additions aim to enhance the dining experience of more than 1.5 million Italian families and respond to high-consuming families requiring larger product sizes. The new Ciliegine comes in an innovative cookie packaging, emphasizing quality, freshness, protein content, and natural ingredients without preservatives. The updated mozzarella tris format replaces the previous 3x100g version, reflecting market demands for greater quantity without compromising on the artisanal process and cheese-making tradition Nonno Nanni is known for. President Silvia Lazzarin highlights the company's commitment to quality and innovation, ensuring a range of fresh, high-quality products that combine tradition and modernity.

🍷 The Consorzio Morellino di Scansano has introduced a new "Superiore" designation to its DOCG, featuring stricter production criteria, at least 85% Sangiovese grapes, and a minimum 13% alcohol content. The "Superiore" can be sold from January 1st of the second year after harvest. Other updates include a 90% minimum Sangiovese for "Riserva" and reduced yields for both "Superiore" and "Riserva". These modifications are pending approval and aim to enhance the quality and reputation of Morellino di Scansano wines. The wines will be showcased at Vinitaly in Verona, April 6-9, 2025, Hall 9 Stand B17.

🏠 Armani Hotel Milano joined the Legend Collection of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, a collaboration between Giorgio Armani S.p.A. and Emaar Properties, located in Milan's fashion district within the historic Manzoni 31 building. The hotel features 95 rooms, Lifestyle Managers, access to Armani/Ristorante, Armani/SPA with panoramic views, six treatment rooms, couple’s suite, and a relaxation pool. Guests can join the I Prefer Hotel Rewards loyalty program with over 5 million global members.

📅 Before Easter, the Viminale will admit additional systems for recognizing short-term rental customers, supplementing in-person identification. The meeting with Minister Piantedosi, category representatives Aigo, Aigab, and platforms Airbnb, Booking and Expedia, led to the announcement by Aigab President Marco Celani of a new directive to integrate the one from November 18, detailing various technological tools. Biometric readers and OTP codes are considered for self check-in. The sector's struggle with the Viminale began after the November decision requiring in-person recognition. Short-term rentals in Italy have a market value of €66 billion, with a €10 billion increase from 2023, although listings dropped by 11% to 66,660 in March from 75,000 in January. Florence saw a 20% decrease. The Cin introduction affected listings; out of 612,758 registered properties, only 85% (520,848) were compliant, mirroring the decrease in listings.