Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🌱 Delphina hotels & resorts achieved Green Key certification for all its properties, awarded by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). This certification requires compliance with over 130 sustainability criteria. Properties include Hotel Capo d'Orso Thalasso & SPA and others. Delphina's environmental commitment began before 2014, marked by the "We are Green" initiative. It was the first Italian hotel chain to use 100% renewable energy. CEO Libero Muntoni emphasizes sustainability as a strategic priority.

🏠 Lefay Resort & SPA Dolomiti in Pinzolo offers a luxurious escape amidst the Val Rendena woods. The resort features a 5,000 m² spa, modern architecture, and a focus on sustainability. It boasts 88 suites and 21 apartments, complete with spa facilities, swimming pools, fine dining, and meeting spaces. Ideal for both leisure and business travelers, this resort combines nature with modern luxury.

🌴 In Spagna, Paradores de Turismo invests €250 million, funded by Turespaña and EU (PRTR), to modernize half its establishments by 2028, marking its centenary. Goals include a 30% carbon footprint reduction by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2043, emphasizing equity, innovation, and accessibility. Achievements include a 20% carbon footprint reduction, renewable energy adoption, and sustainable restorations, contributing to record revenue and occupancy rates in 2024.

🌎 Valtur collaborates with the World Sustainability Foundation to launch Valtur Discovery, a program focusing on sustainability and environmental awareness. The initiative involves educational experiences at select Valtur resorts, including astronomy sessions and ecosystem exploration. Guests receive two guides: the Manifesto del Turista Sostenibile and Pillole di Sostenibilità. Giuseppe Pagliara and Roberto Pagliara emphasize responsible tourism, aligning with ESG principles to foster awareness, education, and wonder.

🍹 2025, Baja Sardinia: The Ritual Club, near Costa Smeralda, sees a rise in bookings, surpassing 2024's record. Francesca Fiore announces a dual shift at Le Terrazze restaurant to meet demand. The club, established in 1970 by Andres Fiore, boasts a unique granite setting. Recent investments include a new private area and terrace. Managed by Francesca since 2004, the club emphasizes sustainable entertainment and luxury hospitality. The venue is a renowned international destination.

🍕 Cristian Santomauro, originario di Piano Vetrale, ha trasformato un casale del XVI secolo in L’Ammaccata, un laboratorio culturale, agricolo e gastronomico a Cilento. Con un menu che varia stagionalmente, utilizza ingredienti locali come 10,000 piante di pomodoro Quarantino e grani antichi. L'Ammaccata è registrata come PAT e offre percorsi degustativi. Cristian, ambasciatore della Dieta Mediterranea, si concentra sulla filiera corta e la qualità artigianale, collaborando con 16 produttori locali.

🍅 Italian Food S.p.A., a leader in tomato canning, launches its 2025 campaign in Tuscany. Venturina Terme plant will process 100,000 tons of fresh tomatoes, employing 250 temporary workers alongside 110 permanent staff. The initiative supports regional agriculture and sustainability, focusing on climate-resistant tomato varieties and water resource optimization. Pasquale Petti, General Manager, highlights a reward system for top agricultural contributors with the "PETTIROSSO 2025" award. The campaign boosts Tuscany's economy.

💻 Federturismo Confindustria and AITGL Ente Nazionale turismo LGBTQ+ are offering a Google AI Essentials course to help tourism operators enhance offerings for the LGBTQ+ community. This accessible course focuses on using AI to understand client preferences, optimize marketing, and improve customer experiences. Priority registration is given to the first 30 participants. Sign up now to stay ahead in inclusive tourism with tailored, innovative services. Registration link: [here](https://lnkd.in/dNhEn_rH).

📅 2024 saw the banqueting and catering sector grow by 5.8%, reaching over €2.2 billion in revenue and employing over 100,000 people, with 14,000 on permanent contracts. ANBC-FIPE's national board meeting in Villa Lo Zerbino, Genoa, emphasized innovation, legality, youth, and quality. Upcoming initiatives include communication campaigns and educational projects, with the "Manifesto della Responsabilità delle Scelte" expanding to Naples and Florence, promoting ethical business practices.

🏠 2025: "Teatro Luxury Apartments Firenze" by Starhotels will officially open in fall, following a summer soft launch. Located in the historic core of Florence, near Santa Maria Novella, the complex offers 156 diverse apartments. Developed since 2020 by Hines and Blue Noble, it is part of a larger urban regeneration project. Notable features include the preserved Teatro facade, a new Piazza Maria Callas, and high sustainability standards, aiming for LEED GOLD certification.