Innovazione

🚪 Domia Stilo, by AGB, is an electronic handle offering advanced, non-invasive access solutions for hotels. Battery-operated and cable-free, it fits new or existing doors, retaining the original lock. Integrated with Accexi, a real-time management cloud platform, it enhances access and environment control, optimizing resources for hotel staff and guest satisfaction. Domia devices like Mini and Opera Bit streamline operations, providing intuitive, secure access via physical credentials, smartphones, or remote links.

📅 In London, from November 4-6, the 45th World Travel Market will highlight global travel trends. The Ministers' Summit kicks off on November 4. With 115 exhibitors, technology takes center stage, especially during the Technology Summit on November 5. AI discussions, including the "Artificial Intelligence is Travel’s Enemy" panel, will explore AI's role in travel. Challenges include aircraft production slowdowns affecting long-haul travel and the recovery of Chinese and Indian tourism. ENIT will showcase Italy's travel offerings.

📅 Mistral Tour, led by Michele Serra, doubled its visitor numbers to China in 2025, reaching 7.2 million foreign visitors in the third quarter, per the NIA. Innovative management and infrastructure in China drove growth. Popular tours include "Panda e Avatar" (13 days) and "Il Triangolo Imperiale" (9 days), with a shift towards digital promotion and individual travel. Mistral Tour offers Italian-speaking guides and concierge services, planning a promotional campaign for winter tours focusing on urban lifestyle.

🍹 Fratelli Branca Distillerie, a historic Milanese company, will debut at the Golosaria fair from November 1-3, 2025, at Fiera Milano Rho. Celebrating 180 years, their mobile mixology bar at Stand 138 will offer a sensory experience with iconic drinks like Fernet-Branca. The event spans 17,000 m², featuring over 400 producers. This participation is a blend of heritage and innovation, marking a significant step in their hospitality presence.

☕ Host 2025: David Draghi, Commercial Manager of Caffè Borbone, unveiled innovations at the event in Italy. The company introduced a new 16x4 format for Dolce Gusto-compatible capsules and revamped its Nespresso-compatible line with premium 100% Arabica blends. New Lavazza Blu-compatible capsules, including the Oro and Rossa blends, were also showcased. The Blue Moon coffee machine now features a white design. Single-dose jar format cold creams were highlighted, addressing practical vending solutions amid the raw material crisis.

🌱 500 million vegans globally showcase a booming trend in the culinary world. Marco Iozzolino from RATIONAL Italy sees vegan cooking as a chance for creativity, with tools like iCombi Pro facilitating the process. Around 20% of dining groups prefer plant-based meals. World Vegan Day on November 1st encourages restaurants to embrace these options, enhancing menus with sustainable choices, benefiting not just vegans, but also those seeking ethical and health-conscious dining.

🧀 Esmach, a Vicenza-based company, expands its offerings for the baking and professional culinary sector with three new solutions: NANO SPI, SPI CORE AI, and BAKE UP. NANO SPI features a compact design under 800 mm tall, with a 5" touch panel and cloud connectivity. SPI CORE AI optimizes dough processing with AI-driven adjustments, enhancing energy efficiency. BAKE UP combines proofing and baking in one modular system, ideal for hotels and retail points, ensuring fresh products with reduced waste.

🍹 NUDE Glass collaborates with Giorgio Bargiani to launch the Bar/Giani Double Pour Mixing Glass, featuring three precision spouts, including a dual-exit side for pouring two cocktails simultaneously. Available in the UK and Europe in October 2025, and in the US in January 2026. Three exclusive cocktails by Bargiani celebrate the launch: Champagne Supernova, Noël Negroni, and Cosmic Berry. Each concoction delivers unique flavors and show-stopping presentations for special occasions.

💻 Chekin e Ross1000 Abruzzo hanno integrato un sistema per automatizzare i flussi ISTAT, minimizzando errori e risparmiando tempo per le strutture ricettive in Abruzzo. La piattaforma permette una gestione digitale efficiente dei dati turistici, riducendo il tempo di gestione da 30-40 minuti a meno di 5 minuti al giorno, con una riduzione del 90% nel tempo di compilazione manuale per alcuni. Questa automazione migliora la precisione dei dati e assicura conformità alle normative.

💳 Italia, 2025: 47% delle transazioni digitali avviene in caffè, bar e ristoranti. I pagamenti cashless crescono del 27,5% nei primi nove mesi. Trento, cinema e concerti (10%); Trieste, taxi (13%); Potenza, parrucchieri (9,9%). Incrementi più marcati a Campobasso (+157,3%), Ancona (+105%) e Catanzaro (+70,7%). Scontrino medio: 31,8 euro, in calo del 6,9%. Gioiellerie, bar e intrattenimento guidano la crescita delle transazioni cashless. SumUp Terminal ottimizza operazioni nei locali.