Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

📈 CartOrange experienced its best year ever in 2025 with an 11% growth and a 26% increase in tour operator activities. 70% of their travel consultants improved performance. Japan saw a 19% rise in interest, while Oman, Morocco, Mauritius, and the Maldives showed strong growth. The U.S. saw a 10% decline, but the Red Sea and Egypt had a significant rebound. Plans for 2026 focus on technology, digital assistant Lysa, training, sustainability, and human capital.

🏕 Lombardia redefines its tourism strategy with "Lombardia Style," focusing on elegance, identity, and innovation, according to Paola Negroni, General Director of Tourism. This initiative highlights art, culture, and gastronomy to attract high-spending international visitors. The region prioritizes economic impact over visitor numbers and emphasizes digitalized "4.0" craftsmanship, combining lifestyle, tourism, and creative industries for a global audience.

📍 Leonardo Hotels has achieved the Green Key certification, showcasing its commitment to sustainability. In Milan, Leonardo Hotel Milan City Center and NYX Hotel Milan have started a pilot project with Pikyrent, a startup focused on eco-friendly smart mobility since 2019. Additionally, Leonardo Royal Hotel Venice Mestre has adopted a corporate beehive with Beeing to support biodiversity. These initiatives are part of Leonardo Hotels' structured ESG strategy across Europe.

📈 Latteria Sociale Merano plans a 3-story building at its Merano site within 2 years to support growth and improve employee conditions. Founded in 1954, it relocated in 1987 to Via della Cava. The cooperative has over 530 members, 180 employees, and annual revenue over €100 million. CEO Florian Baumgartner highlights the investment's role in maintaining competitiveness and creating jobs. President Thomas Egger emphasizes sustainable growth and support for local farming families.

💸 Acqua Amata is named in "Leader della Crescita 2026" for exceptional revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. The company's revenue jumped 43%, reaching €50 million in 2024 with €2.5 million profit. In 2021, MGA Group took ownership, enabling diversified growth. A €20 million investment will enhance the Casamassima facility by 2027. In 2024, the company became a Società Benefit, emphasizing sustainable practices. Originating from a pure source in Alta Murgia, the water undergoes 1,500 daily quality checks.

📈 Leonardo Hotels enhances its ESG strategy in Europe, gaining Green Key certification for Italian properties and the Leonardo Boutique Hotel Paris Opera. Key initiatives include partnerships for electric mobility with Pikyrent and biodiversity protection with Beeing. In Milan, a pilot with Pikyrent introduces keyless electric vehicles, saving over 90 tonnes of CO₂. The group supports the Associazione CAF in Milan with a Christmas event on December 12. Leonardo Hotels Central Europe manages 114 hotels in 49 destinations, part of the Fattal Hotel Group.

🍦 Champions of the gelato world unite at Club Italia di Gelateria, led by Eugenio Morrone. Rome's Aromacademy hosted a technical seminar on modern cakes, presenting the Italian team for Sigep d'Oro in Rimini, coached by Domenico Di Clemente. The team includes Gabriele Fiumara, Fabio Mellace, and Angelo Cardella. The club focuses on sustainable, high-quality Italian artisanal gelato, offering seminars, international events, and R&D projects. Founded by Davide Malizia in 2015.

🍳 Domenica 30 novembre 2025, alle 12:30, presso l'Istituto Alberghiero "Pellegrino Artusi" di Recoaro Terme (VI), si tiene "Back to School – Edizione JRE". Quattro chef JRE-Italia, tra cui Alberto Basso, cucinano per 140 ospiti. Parte dei fondi raccolti supporta le attività didattiche dell'Istituto. Il pranzo con vini costa 130 euro a persona. Per prenotazioni: 044575111 / 044575215 o 331 296 6631.

🎄 Twenty-six students from ITS Academy Angelo Rizzoli redesigned packaging for the 2025 Panettone COVA, supporting the Comunità Oklahoma's fundraising. This Milan-based initiative, ongoing since 1982, aids adolescents facing social and economic challenges. With a minimum donation of €35, contributors receive the panettone, funding medical care and education. The packaging, designed by Elisabetta Presotto with illustrations by Blasco Pisapia, transforms a simple gift into a lasting symbol of community and generosity.

🌳 Sanpellegrino plans to plant 1,400 trees in early 2026 in Carmignano di Brenta for the "Laghi di Bosco Limite" project. This initiative, involving local citizens, aims to protect water resources and support local agriculture amid climate challenges. Two artificial basins, recharging 750,000 cubic meters of water annually, feature in this effort. Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) principles guide the project with contributions from the Brenta Basin Council and Etifor, promoting sustainable water management and biodiversity.