Iniziativa eco-responsabile e CSR

🏡 Italian Minister of Tourism Daniela Santanchè inaugurated the "Campus Enrico Mattei" in Hurghada, Egypt, on October 24, within the framework of the Mattei Plan for Africa initiated by the Italian government and in collaboration with various Italian and Egyptian public and private entities. The project aims to enhance the local and international tourism sector by training highly skilled professionals, with 100 students enrolled for over 600 hours of theoretical/practical training. The initiative focuses on managerial skills, operational excellence, innovation, sustainability, and regulatory compliance, with specializations in Food & Beverage and guest experience management. The school symbolizes Italy's commitment to exporting successful training models and fostering sustainable development and international cooperation.

🏠 In Italy, 43,757 historical homes have been cataloged, with 44% being palaces, nearly 30% villas, and 11% castles. A notable 82% of these are family-owned, and 68% are partially or fully inhabited. Commercial use accounts for 44%, including 50% as accommodations and 4% as restaurants or retail. Events take up 17%, with private celebrations making up 58%, corporate events 33%, and school activities 15%. One in four events relates to cinema, and 10% of the homes are tied to agri-food sectors, with 34% of wineries linked to a historic dwelling.

💡 Ok Home offers advanced technological solutions to reduce energy waste and optimize resource use in short-term rentals and hotels. Their system allows remote monitoring and management of air conditioning and heating systems, synced with the reservation calendar, to limit energy waste. The presence and motion sensors automatically deactivate appliances when rooms are empty, while the Card System controls energy consumption intelligently. These measures aim for sustainable management and energy savings, enhancing guest experience with maintained comfort standards.

🌟 The 2024 Hotel trade fair in Bolzano, held from October 21-24, showcased sustainable innovation in food, design, technology, and hospitality. Seventy entries vied for awards in categories like Sustainable Food & Drink, won by Pasticceria Giotto's Panettone involving 38 inmates in its production. Circular Product Design's top prize went to Steva Hemp's 100% hemp bed linen, while Gastrofresh's reusable, collapsible crates for produce won Sustainable Technology. The Cyprianerhof Dolomit Resort topped the Sustainable Tourism Pioneers 360°, recognized for its energy self-sufficiency and commitment to regional products.

🏭 Sea Prime managed around 27,000 movements in the first nine months of the year, consistent with 2023 levels. Traffic to and from North America grew by 4% due to events like the Milan Fashion Week and the Formula 1 Grand Prix. Linate Prime is expanding by 10,000 sqm for aircraft parking and the terminal by approximately 2,400 sqm to improve customer experience. Sustainability is a focus, with the reuse of existing structures, advanced technology, photovoltaic panels, and new heating and cooling systems to enhance energy efficiency. Chiara Dorigotti, CEO of Sea Prime, aims for high service and sustainability standards ahead of the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.

🏡 Airzone, specializing in climate control for over 25 years, provides solutions that enhance guest experience and reduce environmental impact in hospitality. Chub Cay Resort in the Bahamas, focused on energy efficiency, uses Airzone to cut diesel generator use by adapting room temperatures to occupancy. The Clock House in Malaga offers guests personalized temperature control via an app. Cuber Suites in the Netherlands integrates Airzone with advanced Building Management Systems (BMS) for autonomous guest temperature regulation, optimizing energy use and reducing staff needs. These cases highlight Airzone's ability to meet the increasing demands for comfort and sustainability in modern hospitality.

🏖️ Quality Group and Mistral Tour celebrate their 25th and 50th anniversaries, respectively. Quality Group, started in October 1999, has grown from 35 people, 5 brands, and 21 destinations to 270 employees, 9 brands, and over 200 global destinations. Mistral Tour was founded in 1975 during Italy's years of protest and China's opening to the outside world. Both companies have adapted to changing demands for authentic, sustainable experiences. Marco Peci, Quality Group's Commercial Director, emphasizes product quality and sustainable growth, while Michele Serra, President of Quality Group, focuses on human capital in an increasingly virtual and interconnected world. A new image for their catalogs will be unveiled in January 2025.

🍀 In Lignano Sabbiadoro, Emilio De Risi reflects on tourism and life balance topics at the informal event 'Aspettando TTG' hosted by Hotel President Lignano. The advertorial 'ski big with a smaller footprint' in The Guardian, featuring Austria's sustainable ski resorts with renewable energy and limited artificial snow use, is highlighted for its sober tone. Accor CEO Sébastien Bazin plans to expand beyond the current 47 brands. Disney hikes park prices by 6% and annual pass rates by 6-20%, marking its 22nd increase in 35 years. Open-air accommodations in Italy will be excluded from property tax calculations starting January 2025. LVMH eyes a 30% stake in French Bloom, a non-alcoholic champagne producer. Pizza Hut's unique CV delivery campaign through pizza box resumes in New York captures attention.

🏨 Fiera Hotel in Bolzano is focusing on sustainability from October 21 to 24, introducing three special tours exploring themes like guest-resident connections and 360-degree sustainability. Tours start on October 22 with visits to projects by architects Stefan Marx, Elke Ladurner, Zeno Bampi, and Biquadra. On October 23, Tours 2 and 3 feature visits to Casa al Sole and Hotel Adler, with stories of maintaining building originality. The event will attract over 400 exhibitors and 18,000 visitors, alongside thematic talks and the Hotel Sustainability Award in four categories.

🏖 At TTG 2024, Italy's premier international tourism fair, the new edition of the travel book "Borghi del Regionale" was revealed, highlighting its collaboration with "I Borghi più belli d’Italia". The project promotes sustainable tourism and the appreciation of Italy's small historic and cultural villages, with seven new additions accessible through Treno+Link solutions: Deiva Marina, Diano Castello, Borgo Valsugana, Palmanova, Cisternino, Tropea, Gerace, and Militello in Val di Catania. This intermodal transport integration facilitates eco-friendly travel and is available digitally on Trenitalia.com.