Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🏨 Hilton plans to open the DoubleTree by Hilton Marrakech La Palmeraie in 2028. This luxury resort in Marrakech's Palmeraie area will feature 228 rooms and suites, with dining, spa, and event spaces. The development aligns with the rise in demand for premium hospitality in Marrakech, a key international destination. The project emphasizes sustainable development, energy efficiency, and digital solutions, aiming to boost local economic impact and enhance Morocco's competitiveness in the luxury segment.

📝 Caseificio Torre Pallavicina, the first Grana Padano DOP cheese factory, received authorization to use the "Made Green in Italy" logo, a scheme by Italy's Ministry of Environment. This achievement, supported by Politecnico di Milano, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, and Enersem, uses the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology. The recognition bolsters Grana Padano's environmental commitment and market competitiveness, aligning with UNESCO's recognition of Italian cuisine as a cultural heritage.

💧 Acqua Sant'Anna's Alubottles won the "Premio Innovazione dell'Anno 2025" in the water category for their aluminum, reusable, and recyclable design. Evaluated by experts and public votes from September 1-30, 2025, they offer 0.33 L, 0.5 L, and 0.75 L sizes. The water source is Pédourès, Haute-Ariège, at 1332m, with low mineralization (66 mg/l). The product launch follows the Eau Neuve brand acquisition, enhancing sustainable packaging offerings like aluminum, paper, glass, R-PET, and PLA.

🌍 Tre viaggiatori su quattro sono disposti a scelte di viaggio più sostenibili già dalle prossime vacanze di Natale, secondo Up2You. L'83% dei turisti cerca di ridurre l'impatto ambientale, il 71% vuole lasciare i luoghi visitati in condizioni migliori, e il 57% intende ridurre i consumi energetici. Il 54% sceglierà trasporti a basso impatto. Il 45% preferisce strutture certificate, mentre il 67% desidera standard di certificazione uniformi.

🌾 Romagnoli Fratelli in 2025: Sustainability and varietal innovation are strategic pillars. They achieved their fifth Sustainability Report and ESG Rating, receiving the Alta Onorificenza ESG. Over 70 experimental fields across Italy support projects like Next Generation Variety and P.A.T.A.T.A., focusing on biodiversity and reduced pesticide use. Their èVita Armonia Gourmet line features Monique and Melrose varieties. The goal is to strengthen Italy's supply chain, ensuring fair remuneration and transparency. Plans continue for 2026.

🌱 RAI launches a 6-episode series, "Il Paese della biodiversità," showcasing Italy's rich biodiversity. It features researchers Marco Faimali and Massimo Labra, exploring ecosystems across six regions, starting from Sicily. The program aims to engage environmentally conscious travelers, reflecting rising eco-tourism trends. Italy targets producing 5 million tons of biofuel by 2030, currently at 400,000 tons annually, to support aviation decarbonization as highlighted by ENAC's Pierluigi Di Palma.

📅 Manageritalia and Federalberghi renewed the National Collective Labor Agreement for hotel managers, effective January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2028, covering approximately 219 managers. This agreement includes a gross monthly pay increase of €690, phased in three €230 increments annually from 2026 to 2028, and a €110 increase in board and lodging value. It introduces a €1,500 annual welfare credit, enhances the Mario Negri fund, and focuses on active aging, gender equality, and transparency.

🗺️ Firenze, 2024: Urbano Brini of Arno Travel highlights a dip in luxury travel, with Asia not yet matching pre-COVID levels, America declining, and Russia absent. Europe's interest is last-minute. Compared to Milan and emerging destinations like Taormina, Firenze struggles to attract high-end tourists. The focus is on enhancing global interest through technology and unique experiences. Exclusive tours at Forte di Belvedere and Tenuta di Tignanello aim to maintain Firenze's cultural appeal and counteract mass tourism.

🍷 Cantine di Verona's 2024/2025 fiscal year ended with €58.27 million in revenue, showing a 1.57% growth. Domestic sales were €41.21 million, and international sales reached €17.06 million. The company achieved a €420,000 profit and presented its first Sustainability Report. The harvest totaled 177,090 quintals, down 17% due to adverse weather. Investments included a new solar plant reducing lighting consumption by 43%, and CO₂ emissions per bottle were 1.84 kg, below the national average.

🏢 Molino Rachello completed a €7 million renovation in 2025 at its Treviso site, updating 70% of cleaning and storage systems, enhancing energy efficiency with a 3% reduction in electricity use. Solar panels now provide 300 KW. The facility features a new training area for 20 participants and improved logistics, cutting waiting times for transporters by half. Established in 1901, the company is noted for sustainable farming and achieved organic certification in 1999.